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Our
Story
It all starts in our Hometowne
Beginning as close friends in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, we connected over our shared passion for music. We reunited years later in Music City and realized that even apart, we had grown similarly, still pursuing careers in music and prioritizing family values. In 2023, Hometowne Music Group was born out of a desire to reintroduce wholesome, tasteful messages and sounds to the landscape of contemporary music. And now we're just flying down freedom way!
Meet the Team
Kyle is a songwriter/producer/engineer and owns a music studio in Franklin. He has a bachelor's in music production and a master's in entertainment business from Full Sail University. He plays violin, guitar, mandolin, and sings. Kyle is also passionate about cooking (homemade pizza, anyone?). He is even more passionate about Buc-ee's Beaver Nuggets.
Izze is a singer/songwriter based in New York City who graduated with a B.F.A. in Musical Theatre from the University of Michigan. She recently completed her first international tour where she appeared on multiple morning news TV shows and sang the National Anthem at the A's vs. Braves MLB game. To Izze, there was life before walking into Buc-ee's and after; thanks to the Chopped Brisket Sandwich, she now identifies as a Beaver Believer.
John is a singer, songwriter, and pianist. He graduated from Yale with a B.A. in Music & Psychology, and is currently pursuing a master's degree in music at Belmont. In addition to recording and releasing three albums of original songs, John music directed and toured across six continents with the Whiffenpoofs, Yale's premier a cappella group. Since moving to Nashville, he's been gigging, teaching voice, and taking weekend road trips to Buc-ee's. He's a great musician...but just wait until you see him dance.
Brett is a professional bassist, music director, educator, and entrepreneur in Franklin, Tennessee. He received his bachelor's degree at Berklee College of Music in 2015, his master's degree at Northwestern University in 2017 and his Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the University of Southern California in 2019. In 2020, Brett opened his first business, a commercial music school in Franklin called the Westhaven Conservatory, and in 2023 he started the Brett Frey Music City Band, a client based contracting service that provides custom live music experiences in middle Tennessee. Just be ready for when he gets the mic cause that's when the dad jokes come out.
Merrick is a writer, rapper, and singer. He graduated from the University of Miami (FL) where he received a B.S. in Communication. Merrick has worked for Live Nation, has collaborated with artists such as Dizzy Wright and International Jones, and recently published his first book, The Fly Observer. Merrick loves to wear sunglasses 24/7, even indoors and at nighttime.
Meet Our Founder
Carole Frey's career began in accounting and finance at companies including Booz, Allen & Hamilton, and Chubb Insurance. As different career paths presented themselves, Carole moved into music performance and education with an emphasis on Christian music. She especially focused her efforts on working with children.
Carole's passion for mentoring has evolved into collaborating with some of the brightest students who have crossed her path over the years. This is how Hometowne Music Group came about - a truly inspired and blessed endeavor!
