Learn more about Hayley Renae

Born in Orlando, FL, Hayley always knew the fast-paced Disney mecca was not for her. Her dream was to live in a place surrounded by nature and like-minded people who also enjoyed the arts. In 2021 this dream became a reality - having visited the Smoky Mountains for the past 10 years with family, Hayley decided to finally make the move to Asheville, NC, the arts mecca!

Hayley has been playing music since she was 9, where she learned to play the keyboard by ear at an Orlando day care center. She then picked up the guitar at age 12 and it was love at first strum. She was taught rhythm first and foremost by her father in her early toddler years, and her guitar playing demonstrates this expertise along with whimsical melodies sprinkled in tastefully, all defining her unique style. Her writing is most influenced by her love of nature and animals, and she hopes to spread positivity through her lyrics and melodies wherever she plays.

You can find her on the streets of downtown Asheville busking with battery-run equipment, more likely on a Sunday due to her Full-Time job's Monday through Friday schedule. She is preparing material daily to soon be able to book full sets at local venues, so follow her on Instagram for updates on when and where she will be playing live!