Caroline Bergan is a singer, songwriter, performer, and educator who grew up in Northern NY, just 30 minutes from the Canadian border. Caroline’s musical journey is one of passion, perseverance, and inspiration.
Blending genres with ease, Caroline’s music draws from country, rock, jazz, and pop. After graduating from high school in Potsdam, she pursued both her undergraduate and master’s degrees in Music Education at Syracuse University. While deeply involved in the university’s music scene, Caroline also became an active member of the greater Central New York music community.
She joined the popular party band the Mere Mortals, performing regularly and developing her stage presence. “The Mortals really expedited my performing ability and helped me gain a variety of connections,” she shared. At the same time, she continued writing and performing original music with her college band—made up of fellow Syracuse University students—and released an album during her senior year.
Following five years in Syracuse, Caroline made the bold move to Nashville, Tennessee, to dive into its legendary music scene. She now sings every weekend in a band at the HonkyTonks on Broadway, one of the most vibrant live music areas in the country. She’s also expanded her songwriting career, collaborating with various artists and producers, and works remotely with The SongTuner, a music industry company.
Her performance résumé is impressive, including appearances at iconic venues like Carnegie Hall in New York City and Tootsie's Orchid Lounge in Nashville. She has opened for several country radio artists such as Parmalee, Runaway June, Breland, and Dillon Carmichael. One of her proudest moments came in June 2024, when she sang the National Anthem at a sold-out Fenway Park for a Savannah Bananas game.
Caroline continues to value the heart of music in her everyday life, saying "every single day is different in it's own beautiful way. I'm either making music with my best friends, or meeting with new people, or sharing my voice for people who come to visit Nashville. It's a fun, chaotic, fulfilling time and I wouldn't have it any other way!"
