Kierstyn Alysse Pryor

Once a young, aspiring artist in performance institutions, singer-songwriter Kierstyn Alysse released her first single, “Memories,” on all music platforms at 17. She and a few other great musicians have been recognized by music great Justin Timberlake, who mentored her in an 8-week songwriting workshop in 2021. Inspired by songwriters Nija and The-Dream, she has co-written an R&B jam titled “Got A Vibe '' by artist and friend, Mictech. With an existential love for the arts, she explored the journey of her youth by channeling her talents as a songwriter and creating music for various artists. Despite her musical talents, Kierstyn dreamed of developing and instilling knowledge into the next generation of independent musicians and music lovers worldwide. At the age of 15, the Memphis Tennessee native found a niche in music journalism and public relations, allowing her to become a published journalist covering articles on creatives. Through numerous publications such as her very own, Music Matters, hometown platform, We Are Memphis music, and many others, Kierstyn has interviewed the likes of stars such as Yung Joc, Jacob Latimore, several award-winning songwriters like Jozzy, and the director of TLC’s Waterfall music video, F. Gary Gray. Her musical background led her to pursue a career” in media to help independent artists become the next big musicians of our generation. Using her knowledge and experience with industry professionals, Kierstyn is committed to devoting her time to shining a light on other artists and assisting them in building sustainable careers. Through experiences such as working as a publishing intern, studio intern, music festival director, and tour manager for the UK’s rising star Shae Universe, Kierstyn has become well-versed in the music business industry. In 2026, she continued her tour management career while touring with guitarist, AJ Ghent. She hopes to continue her efforts by helping managers lead artists to success within the music industry.