ABOUT ME | Katie Lang Music

About Katie Lang

Katie Lang is a down-to-earth singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from the cozy town of Poplarville, Mississippi. Raised on a small farm in Varnado, Louisiana, Katie spent her childhood surrounded by animals, music, and the kind of wide-open skies that inspire dreams. Those early days still echo in her songwriting today.

With musical influences ranging from Lainey Wilson and Tyler Childers to Kacey Musgraves and Shania Twain, Katie crafts heartfelt lyrics and captivating melodies that reflect her life’s journey—her roots, the challenges she's faced, the love she's found, and the adventures she's had along the way.

Katie holds a degree in music and is currently furthering her education in business marketing and management. When she’s not writing, recording, or performing, she loves spending time with her husband Dylan and their three cats, Kenobi, Vader, and Jango. Whether watching movies or planning her next adventure, Katie is always looking for ways to soak up life and turn it into song.

Katie's debut single, I Do, is a moving tribute to her husband—written as a wedding gift and released as a symbol of the love and support that fuels her music. Katie is currently working on her first full-length album, with more original songs on the way. You can stream her music on all major platforms.

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Growing Up

Katie Lang grew up on a small farm in Varnado, Louisiana, with her mom, Rachel, and all the animals a little girl could dream of. From a young age, it was clear that music lived deep in Katie’s heart. At just two years old, she pulled herself up onto the bench of her grandmother Beverly’s old piano and began exploring the keys—curious, determined, and completely captivated by the sounds they made.

Recognizing Katie’s fascination, Beverly took it upon herself to begin teaching her granddaughter how to play. When no local piano teachers would accept a student so young, Beverly got creative. With a dry-erase marker and some tape, she labeled each piano key with its corresponding letter. Katie began to pick out the melodies of her favorite children’s songs and, with her grandmother’s help, wrote down the note names so she could play them again and again.

By the age of five, Katie was finally accepted by a piano teacher. With formal lessons, her talent quickly blossomed—she learned to read sheet music, understand music theory, and refine her technique. At seven, she added voice lessons to her weekly routine, further expanding her love for music and performance.

By the time she finished junior high, Katie had outgrown the instruction of her local teachers. Undeterred, she turned to YouTube and began teaching herself more advanced techniques, styles, and instruments. Music wasn’t just a hobby—it was clearly her calling. And her family knew it, too.

High School & College

High school marked a turning point in Katie Lang’s musical journey. For the first time, she had access to a full music program—opening the door to new instruments, ensembles, and performance opportunities. She eagerly jumped in, joining both the band and choir, learning to play the clarinet, and auditioning for every group she could.

Throughout her high school years, Katie was deeply involved in the music scene. She performed as a clarinetist in the marching band, concert band, basketball pep band, district and state honor bands, and was even selected to perform at the Honors Performance Series at Carnegie Hall in New York City. She also served as both pianist and vocalist for her high school jazz band and the district honor jazz band, sang in show choir, and was chosen for multiple district and state honor choirs. She graduated in 2016 with honors and a long list of musical and academic achievements.

After high school, Katie pursued her passion at Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, Louisiana, majoring in music performance with a concentration in voice and clarinet. She participated in a wide range of ensembles, including the marching band, concert band, women’s choir, and chamber choir. However, after a series of major life events during her first year, she made the difficult decision to return home.

Seven years later, in August 2023, Katie reignited her academic journey at Pearl River Community College in Poplarville, Mississippi. There, she joined the PRCC Singers and theater program, fully immersing herself once again in music and performance. She earned her associate’s degree in music with special honors in July 2024.

Katie is now continuing her studies at PRCC with a focus on business marketing and management. Her goal is to better understand the business side of the music industry, so she can not only create music, but also build a lasting career around it.

Influences

Katie Lang’s love for music was shaped early on by the voices that filled her childhood home—icons like Shania Twain, Tim McGraw, Carrie Underwood, George Strait, Faith Hill, and Sara Evans. Today, she continues to draw inspiration from those early influences, along with modern artists like Tyler Childers, Miranda Lambert, Martina McBride, Lainey Wilson, and Kacey Musgraves.

Katie’s songwriting is rooted in vivid memories and real-life experiences. Her lyrics are born from barefoot days spent running through the garden, building enchanted kingdoms in the woods behind her house, weaving flower crowns from wild blooms, and loving with all the heart she had to give. A dreamer at heart, Katie channels those moments into songs that feel honest, nostalgic, and deeply human.

If you listen closely to her music, you’ll hear the story of her life—her childhood wonder, the struggles she’s overcome, the life she’s built, and the love she’s found along the way. Through captivating melodies and heartfelt lyrics, Katie shares her truth in every song she writes. Her greatest passion is turning real life into music—and inviting others to find themselves in the stories she tells.