Carly Pearce joins Shawn Parr this week (3/13-3/17) as cohost on Backstage Country. From leaving her home in Kentucky at 16 and taking a job at Dollywood to becoming a Grammy winner alongside Ashley McBryde for Best Country Duo/Group Performance for “Never Wanted To Be That Girl”, Pearce has certainly come along way. Tune in all week as she shares stories and backstage moments with Shawn Parr and take a look at some highlights of Pearce’s career.

• The 56th Annual CMA Awards – Show

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  NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - NOVEMBER 09: (L-R) Kelly Clarkson, Kelsea Ballerini and Carly Pearce perform onstage at The 56th Annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on November 09, 2022 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)

• 65th GRAMMY Awards – Premiere Ceremony

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  LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 05: Carly Pearce and Ashley McBryde, winners of Best Country Duo/Group Performance award for "Never Wanted to Be That Girl" pose in the press room during the 65th GRAMMY Awards Premiere Ceremony at Microsoft Theater on February 05, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)

• 55th Annual CMA Awards – Show

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  NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - NOVEMBER 10: Carly Pearce speaks on stage during the 55th annual Country Music Association awards at the Bridgestone Arena on November 10, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Terry Wyatt/Getty Images)

• 2021 ACM Party For A Cause

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  NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - AUGUST 24: Lee Brice and Carly Pearce perform onstage at the 2021 ACM Party For A Cause at Ascend Amphitheater on August 24, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Davis/Getty Images)

• 57th Academy Of Country Music Awards – Red Carpet

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  LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 07: Carly Pearce attends the 57th Academy of Country Music Awards at Allegiant Stadium on March 07, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for ACM)

• Carly Pearce Grand Ole Opry Induction

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  NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - AUGUST 03: Singer-songwriter Carly Pearce (R) is joined on stage by Trisha Yearwood during her Induction to the Grand Ole Opry at Grand Ole Opry House on August 03, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Terry Wyatt/Getty Images)

• 57th Academy Of Country Music Awards – Show

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  LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 07: (L-R) Carly Pearce and Ashley McBryde perform onstage during the 57th Academy of Country Music Awards at Allegiant Stadium on March 07, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for ACM)

• 2022 Big Machine Music City Grand Prix

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  NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - AUGUST 07: Carly Pearce performs onstage for the 2022 Big Machine Music City Grand Prix on August 07, 2022 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Danielle Del Valle/Getty Images)

• Russell Dickerson And Carly Pearce In Concert – Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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  BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA - FEBRUARY 21: Carly Pearce performs at the Texas Club as part of the 'The Way Back Tour' on February 21, 2019 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. (Photo by Josh Brasted/Getty Images for Russell Dickerson)

• 55th Annual CMA Awards – Show

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  NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - NOVEMBER 10: Carly Pearce and Ashley McBryde speak on stage during the 55th annual Country Music Association awards at the Bridgestone Arena on November 10, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Terry Wyatt/Getty Images)

• Class of 2021 Medallion Ceremony

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  NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MAY 01: Carly Pearce performs onstage for the class of 2021 medallion ceremony at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on May 01, 2022 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Terry Wyatt/Getty Images for Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum)

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