Payton Joy Rock artist bringing cathartic healing through music.
Writing songs for all the unpretty people like me.
Meet Payton Joy.
Who I Am.
Local, live, performer.
Local, live, performer.
Short answer, I’m a rock singer.
Long answer, I’m the girl who found music after spending her whole life feeling like an outsider. I’m the girl who started writing songs because it was cheaper than therapy. I want every person who comes to one of my shows or listens to one of my songs to be happier afterward- not because I shied away from
Short answer, I’m a rock singer.
Long answer, I’m the girl who found music after spending her whole life feeling like an outsider. I’m the girl who started writing songs because it was cheaper than therapy. I want every person who comes to one of my shows or listens to one of my songs to be happier afterward- not because I shied away from reality, but because I leaned into it. I strongly believe in the cathartic power of music, and it’s why I do what I do.
Local, live, performer.
Local, live, performer.
Local, live, performer.
It's an honor to be able to perform live. There's nothing like the vibration of music, so come join me. I perform solo acoustic shows, and I also have best backing band to light the stage up with. All my gigs are on the FB events calendar, and I try to add them below.
Some of my originals include "The Youngest Woman (Who Ever Lived)", "ho
It's an honor to be able to perform live. There's nothing like the vibration of music, so come join me. I perform solo acoustic shows, and I also have best backing band to light the stage up with. All my gigs are on the FB events calendar, and I try to add them below.
Some of my originals include "The Youngest Woman (Who Ever Lived)", "hope ur happy", "Good Riddance", "Annabelle", "shut me out", "Not Lonely (Just Alone)" and "Wallstreet Wolf".
#joyride
Local, live, performer.
#joyride
I'm real. I'm imperfect. I'm unpretty.
Playing live I will bring the energy, probably hit a note wrong, not be pitch perfect... but I will be a connectable genuine force that invites you in. My community calls this the "joy ride".
My fans have created a drinking game for my live shows. Every time I drop a guitar pic, y'all take a drink. So
I'm real. I'm imperfect. I'm unpretty.
Playing live I will bring the energy, probably hit a note wrong, not be pitch perfect... but I will be a connectable genuine force that invites you in. My community calls this the "joy ride".
My fans have created a drinking game for my live shows. Every time I drop a guitar pic, y'all take a drink. So if you hear someone yell "Cheers" and start toasting, jump in on the action.
All Social Media sites are @paytonjoyofficial.
Available now everywhere!
My single, "Good Riddance" is now available on all streaming platforms! Help me out as an independent artist by:
1) Playing my song all the way through
2) Like it
3) Follow me
4) Create playlists with my song in with your favorite music and 5) SHARE with anyone and everyone!
This song is explicit. There is also a clean radio edit for those who would prefer, so make sure you're clicking on the song you want.
Official Music Video
It's here... I am the youngest woman, who ever lived.
Thanks to everyone who came out to Downtown Bentonville and the Bentonville Taproom to film this gem. And thank you to Colin Sanders for nailing my vision!
Official Music Video
"hope ur happy" is layered with so many emotions and videographer Colin Sanders helped me nail it once again.
This one was filmed Downtown Fayetteville and at the legendary George's Majestic Lounge. Special thanks to my actors Jayden G. and Sam Calden.
My people.
Meet my backing band, introducing...
shredding on lead guitar: Bob Breazeal
slappin' da bass: Philip Denton
backup vocals & acoustic guitar: Chloe Larabee
and the one & only drummer: Tony Castaldi
They are going to rock your world.
It's an honor to be on the #joyride and jam with them.
Special Edition Merch.
Bring a couple extra bucks to a gig to grab some merch.
These limited edition "Good Riddance" cotton tote bags are $20 at a show.
Lighters: $3.00 Drink Coozie: $5.00
Personal Fan: $3.00 T-shirts : $25.00
And as always - stickers are free.
So grab your favorite and spread the joy.
Tote bags, T-Shirts, Fans, and Coozies can all be shipped. Simply add another $5 to your order and add your shipping address in the notes on your Venmo payment.
I have a limited release of t-shirts "Cry It Out, then burn it down"! They are Comfort Colors shirt in the color pepper. I still have sizes S, M, L, and XL. We can all be the Phoenix rising from the ashes!
Nashville's Music Scene Magazine July 2025 Edition
Nashville’s Music Scene Magazine showcases the hottest rising artists, industry stories, and behind-the-scenes access to Nashville’s booming music scene, and I'm honored to be in their July 2025 edition! The magazine is available for purchase online at Amazon.
Arkansas Music Award 2025 Finalist, twice nominated!
So humbled to have been nominated in two different categories! Best Country/Folk Artist NWA, and Best Rock Artist NWA! It's an honor to even have my name in the same category as these other incredibly talented artists! Super cool to be top 3 NWA Country and best 6 for NWA Rock! #letsgo
I host a monthly Open Mic Night!
Join me Downtown Bentonville, on the square, at Bentonville Taproom, now on the first Wednesday of every month from 7pm-9pm as I host the Open Mic night. All artists are welcome! Musicians, come play 3 songs. Comedians/Poets, do a12 minute set. A big thanks to Charles and Bentonville Taproom for their continued support of local live music!
