Who is Kirby Lyle?
Kirby Lyle is a Nashville based multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter. He infuses musical passions with a blend of acoustic folk, alternative, and Americana. His work is rich in harmony, original melodies, and lyrics that are both poetic and relevant.
His solo debut EP, Down in Nashville- Songs from the Rounds, is a heartfelt acoustic album that traverses themes of love, joy, hope, addiction and mental health. This collection showcases Lyle’s mastery over solo guitar, banjo, and ukulele complimented by the lush vocal harmonies familiar to anyone who has seen him perform at Nashville’s esteemed songwriters’ rounds .
Having embraced sobriety since 2021, Lyle credits music with not only saving his life, but for perpetual inspiration and healing along his journey. (Read his addiction story.) His art evokes the genres of 60s folk, 70s rock, 80s metal, 90s pop, and he is also a classically trained cellist, operatic tenor and show choir enthusiast.
Lyle’s career has spanned over thirty years. His music has been heard on the radio and MTV. He’s performed around the country and in hallowed spaces like Carnegie Hall in NYC and in Europe- the Cathedral of Notre Dame. He was a mainstay in the Chicago folk scene for over a decade, and even gained some notoriety in midwestern talent searches in the 90s...
Locally in Nashville Lyle has performed in songwriters’ rounds for Pindrop Songwriter Series, Bolos & Booze by Studio Rats, Stomping Grounds, Songwritin’ Kats, Donelson Pub, and performed a set at the Tennessee Motorcycles and Music Revival. He has played numerous hotels and bars in Midtown, Downtown, West End, the Gulch, Opryland, Mt. Juliet and elsewhere.
Press
“Kirby Lyle's music spreads joy. You can feel the love he has for life and music through the speakers!”
— Emily Fletcher, Operations Manager, 88.3 FM WDSO
“Kirby Lyle brings a refreshing mix of inspired lyrics, musical chops and good energy to every stage he plays. From lighthearted, playful country-folk to sincere singer-songwriter, he is as equally talented as he is amazing to work with.”
— Alex Amato, Sound Production, Pindrop Songwriter Series
“Kirby Lyle is a folk and Americana original artist whose music is a creative masterpiece. With his mastery of guitar, banjo and ukulele- he weaves musical magic that’s both brilliant and fun.”
— Jacob Merlin, Founder/Owner, Stomping Grounds Writers’ Rounds
Accomplishments
Lyle’s career has spanned more than 30 years. His music has been heard on the radio and MTV. He’s performed around the country and in hallowed spaces like Carnegie Hall in NYC and in Europe- the Cathedral of Notre Dame. He was a mainstay in the Chicago folk scene for over a decade, and even gained some notoriety in midwestern talent searches in the 90s...
Locally in Nashville Lyle has performed in songwriters’ rounds for Pindrop Songwriter Series, Bolos & Booze by Studio Rats, Stomping Grounds, Songwritin’ Kats, Donelson Pub, and performed a set at the Tennessee Motorcycles and Music Revival. He has played numerous hotels and bars in Midtown, Downtown, West End, the Gulch, Opryland, Mt. Juliet and elsewhere.
