She started 2026 playing the Grand Ole Opry at The Ryman.
Mae Estes is from Hope, Arkansas. She’s been in Nashville for 10 years, sometimes working 3 jobs at a time. She got her first publishing (songwriting) deal in 2020, and was named one of CMT’s Next Women Of Country, Class of 2024. In 2025 she got to tour with Brad Paisley, and then Luke Bryan.
Vince Gill has also been a big supporter of Mae, writing songs and performing with her.
In 2025 she also released her self-titled EP.