Karyn Rochelle (born in Wilmington, North Carolina) is an American country music songwriter and vocalist. She began writing songs at the early age of 10 years. At 19, she packed up her car and moved to Nashville, Tennessee. Within one year, she garnered her first publishing deal, signing with . Prior to becoming a professional songwriter, Rochelle was a highly sought-after demo singer, which led to her stint as a background vocalist with Martina McBride, where she honed her writing chops and built a catalog. Her credits include penning songs recorded by major artists George Jones, LeAnn Rimes, Ronnie Milsap, Reba McEntire, LeeAnn Womack, Terri Clark, Sara Evans, and newcomer Sunny Sweeney, including several hit singles, such as "I Wonder", "Red High Heels", and "Don't You Know You're Beaut