‘The Voice’ Contestant Says ‘Goodbye’ To Nashville After 13 Years
“…so long, Music City.”
Jay Allen; Photo Courtesy of Facebook
The Voice contestant, Jay Allen has announced that after over a decade of living in Nashville, he is leaving the hustle and bustle of Music City behind.
In a new post, Allen penned a “goodbye” message addressed to the city that he has called home for 13 years. The singer revealed that he will be moving to Phoenix, AZ. This seems to be an obvious choice for him to continue building a future with his fiancée, Renee Lynn, whose Instagram bio shows she’s from Gilbert, AZ
He reflects on his time in Nashville, noting how the city shaped his musical journey, tested his resilience, and ultimately gave him the realization that true success comes from within, not from a particular place.
“Goodbye Nashville. After 13 years, today we officially packed up my condo and hit the road to Phoenix, AZ. I’ll be forever grateful to the town that gave me a career, broke my heart in more ways than one, and taught me that dreams are not accomplished in a place, but within one’s self,” Allen wrote.
The Iowa native also shared that on the same day he finished packing up the U-Haul and was ready to head out of town, he also celebrated being 21 months “free of alcohol and addiction.” He also promised that this goodbye was not permanent as he planned to return at some point to continue building his career in music.
“I’ll be back for work, but for now — so long, Music City,” the message concluded.
This news follows a major life update for Allen. On December 25, he shared with the world that he had proposed to Lynn while spending the holidays in Arizona. The images captured Allen down on one knee as he popped the question to his other half. Both donning their festive, all-black ensembles, they celebrated the exciting moment among family members.
His caption read, “SHE SAID YES!!!!! Merry Christmas to my beautiful @renee_lynn_r. With a sober mind, I can confidently say that I’m in love with you and want a family with you. God only knows what we’ve both been through to get here. Thank you for waiting for me. My gift is you 🖤”
The excitement doesn’t end there for Jay Allen, because just a few days ago, he delivered yet another update to fans regarding his music career.
“I signed a deal!!!!!,” he wrote. “I’ve known @randallfoster for over 10 years, and it finally made sense for us to partner. I’m proud to announce that I’ll be releasing all of my new solo and forthcoming rock music exclusively through @symphonicdistro. Believing in a positive future with good people.”
Between the new music on the way and a wedding to plan, it sounds like Jay Allen has plenty on his plate right now. Fans can catch him performing live throughout 2026 on his Living Gracefully Tour, with dates through April.
A full list of upcoming performances can be found on his official website.
Madeleine O’Connell graduated from North Central College with a bachelors degree in Journalism and Broadcast Communications before deciding to pursue her studies further at DePaul University. There, she earned her masters degree in Digital Communication & Media Arts. O’Connell served as a freelance writer for over two years while also interning with the Academy of Country Music, SiriusXM and Circle Media and assisting with Amazon Music’s Country Heat Weekly podcast. In addition to Country Now, she has been published in American Songwriter, Music Mayhem, and Holler.Country. Madeleine O’Connell is a member of the Country Music Association and the Academy of Country Music.
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