Described as "a combination of Patty Griffin grit and Amy Winehouse graceā by American Songwriter, Karyn Ann is a hidden gem of the Pacific Northwest's thriving music scene. In 2020, she was a finalist in the Grassy Hill Emerging Artist showcase, was fourth runner-up in the Red Lodge Songwriters Contest, and placed in the top 100 in the singer-songwriter category of the Great American Songwriting Contest.