Bio
Jeannie Caryn
Jeannie Caryn (pronounced “Geenie Karen”) is a Georgia-based singer-songwriter
Jeannie has been performing throughout North Georgia and the surrounding region since 2010. A three-time 2026 International Singer-Songwriters Association (ISSA) finalist, Caryn is nominated for Entertainer of the Year, Female Rising Star, and Female Songwriter of the Year.
Her debut album of original music, MOTHER'S SELF-RISING, was released in 2021, and produced by Grammy Award-winning producer and guitarist Larry Mitchell. Mitchell also produced Caryn’s 2026 single “Farm Girl,” which received Atlanta radio airplay on New Country 101-FIVE during the station’s Sunday-night Local Georgia Artist feature. Caryn reunites with Mitchell yet again for her latest single, “Dirty Little Secret.”
Blending story-driven country, pop-rock energy, and a little bit of sass, Caryn writes songs built around memorable characters, conversational lyrics, and hooks that don’t take themselves too seriously. Her sound lands somewhere between the sharp storytelling of Miranda Lambert, the personality and wit of Shania Twain, the pop-rock edge of Sheryl Crow, and a sound that lands somewhere between Jewel and Joplin — with a voice and perspective distinctly her own.
Beyond music, Caryn is the author and illustrator of the pet-lover’s book series The Adventures of Hugo the Round Pug and creator of Music Speaks, a platform for live music events, songwriter showcases, and community connection through music.
Jeannie Caryn, driven by her passion to capture and celebrate the human experience through story and song, has several projects that allow her to share her creative endeavors:
Jeannie released her first album of original music, MOTHER’S SELF-RISING in February 2021. The album was produced by Grammy Award Winning Producer/Guitarist-Texturalist, Larry Mitchell, in his Chocolate Room Studio in Opelika, Alabama.
She also self-produced a Christmas album entitled MERRY CHRISTMAS in December 2023, and she released another self-produced album of love songs, entitled, LOVE IN AN RV, and another EP, THE NEST, in 2024!
Her most recent singles, "Farm Girl" received radio play on Georgia's NEW COUNTRY 101-FIVE, and she is set to release another single "Dirty Little Secret" this fall, which will be part of her next full album, THE DAILY CONFESSION, which she will release in 2027.
All music can be streamed or downloaded from this site!
Additionally, Jeannie performs solo acoustic shows two to three nights a week at venues all around North Georgia, playing both cover and original songs! At every show, Jeannie invites the patrons to request songs from her lengthy cover song list!
Author- THE ADVENUTURES OF HUGO THE ROUGHD PUG: HTRP
Inspired when her own dog, Hugo, almost died from Xylitol poisoning after ALMOST eating a piece of gum, Jeannie wrote, illustrated, and self- published her first work of fiction - an animal lover’s rhyming verse' chapter book project, THE ADVENTURES OF HUGO THE ROUND PUG, focusing on the adventures of her very round pug, Hugo, and the rest of her fur-kids. The project includes story, songs, and art, all composed, illustrated, and created by Jeannie, and the story explores important life lessons and pet issues. The plot also explores pet diet safety! Book One: Hugo’s Journey is available on Amazon now and Book Two: Regrets will be available Summer 2024! Also there is a nursery picture book version available for downloading on her website, www.jeanniecaryn.com! Join the HTRP CLUB Newsletter for updates!
Jeannie created MUSIC SPEAKS community to showcase si nger songwriters and musicians in Georgia-- these once were open mics but are now more focused on special events and house concerts. Visit the MUSIC SPEAKS page for more information.
Jeannie is also a Real Estate Agent, since 2013, so contact Jeannie if you need to buy or sell your home! Helping individuals solve real estate problems is one of her favorite things to do!
WRITING INSTRUCTOR
Finally, Jeannie is a Professional Writing Instructor, with an upcoming online writing program called MONEY WRITING (coming soon). Currently, she teaches Technical Writing courses at both Kennesaw State University and The University of North Texas.
Jeannie lives in Marietta, Georgia, and spends her spare time enjoying her six animals (all now characters in her story) – three pugs, one Blue Heeler, and two cats – as well as her two children , both now college graduates! Go Dawgs! Go Owls!
Please visit Jeannie’s LinkTree for all things Jeannie Caryn: story, song, art, online store, music streaming, YouTube, etc: https://linktr.ee/Jeanniecaryn