Nominally a country vocalist -- she sings with an evident rasp and a slight twang -- Karley Scott Collins specializes in an adaptable brand of modern pop: with its sleek, stylish surfaces and sturdy bones, it's ready to slide into either country or pop playlists. Her skills were evident on "Heavenly," the 2022 single that functioned as her debut, and Collins sharpened her craft on a series of singles leading to 2024's "Marlboro Reds."
A native of Lake City, Florida, Karley Scott Collins began her show biz career as a childhood actress, appearing on The Class as Orah Pearl in...