Carly Ann Taylor: From uncertainty to breakthrough with “Why Should I Worry (Remind Me Version)”

With her powerful debut under Curb Records, Carly Ann Taylor is stepping confidently into a new chapter with “Why Should I Worry (Remind Me Version).”

What began as a deeply personal reflection during a season of uncertainty has transformed into a full-circle milestone - especially after landing her record deal the very night the original version was released. From overcoming a difficult upbringing to carving out her own lane in the music industry, Carly Ann Taylor’s journey is one of great resilience and redemption.

In this conversation, she opens up about the experiences that shaped her sound and the breakthrough moments defining what comes next…

Since signing with Curb Records, you’re making a powerful label debut with "Why Should I Worry (Remind Me Version)." What inspired you to write this track?
Thank you so much! It has been an amazing first year with Curb Records!

Why Should I Worry was born from a place of heavy worry, anxiety, and fear of my future. I was really struggling to understand where God was leading me in a specific season of my life.
The fear I had was so numbing that I cried out to God to show me a way out.

At that time, my mom encouraged me with scripture from Matthew 6. If God takes care of the lilies and the birds in the air, why wouldn’t He take even better care of me? He holds the whole world in His hands, yet cares for me and holds my life and my future. So if this is the truth, then Why Should I worry?

Having originally released the song a few years ago, how has this new rendition brought it to life, and how does its message resonate with you now?
The Remind Me Version has added production elements that took the delivery of the song to another level! This song was truly a heart cry for me when I first wrote it, and the lyrics were me processing that in real time.

What’s wild is that I met the Curb team the very day the original version was released in 2024. After signing and revisiting the song, it felt like God was gently reminding me of His faithfulness. Releasing this new version felt almost full circle, and I felt like He was saying, “See? Why should you worry? I’ve been taking care of you the whole time.”
I wrote the song wanting to believe it, and now it is a testimony. Whether I’m in a season of anxiety or gratitude, the truth of it remains the same. His provision hasn’t changed, and neither has the promise behind the song.
Why did you decide to call this version "Remind Me?" How does that relate to its meaning?
I wrote this song in a time when I had a paralyzing fear of my future. I kept this song very close to me because it came from a hard place. I had graduated from college, and was filled with fear of what was ahead. I knew what God was calling me to, but the road seemed very uncertain. I graduated with a degree in Commercial Music Production, and I knew I wanted to pursue a career in music. Then for my graduation gift, my parents gifted me the production of a song with a dream producer of mine, Splash Of Soda. I brought in 3 songs to show him and he loved Why Should I Worry. We finished writing it with my dad and worked on finalizing production over the summer of 2024. The song was set to be released in November of 2024 when my dad asked me to open for his band, Hopeful, at a show in Sacramento, California scheduled for the night of my release. It was my first time ever doing my music live outside of college and my senior capstone performances, and I performed ‘Why Should I Worry’ as part of my set, celebrating its release.

That night, there happened to be two A&R reps from Curb Records at the show. Long story short, I was offered a deal with them shortly after. It felt like God said, “See? Why should you worry? I told you I’m taking care of your future.”

After my signing, we decided to re-release it as a shorter version with some additional production elements. We debated what the new release should be called, and I chose to name it the “Remind Me Version” because the Lord was SO faithful to remind me of His goodness through this huge faith-building moment for me. I wrote the song about being afraid of my future, and God had a plan the whole time.

You’ve had a challenging journey to success, from a difficult childhood to pursuing a music career. Was there a turning point in your life that led you in this direction?
When I was 15, my biological half-brother, whom I did not grow up with, invited me to visit him and his wife during the summer in California. During my visit, I began to open up about some of the things I was going through at home in Hawaii. As they started to learn about a lot of the things that were happening in my life at that time, they knew they couldn’t send me back.

I never returned to Hawaii. They ended up taking me in and finished raising me as their own daughter. They are now who I call my mom and my dad. They took me to church the very first Sunday I was visiting, and I accepted the Lord into my life immediately.

As time went on, I knew I had to make certain decisions in my life in order to break the cycles in my family history. Simply changing environments without changing habits and behaviors wouldn’t bring me any new results in life. Moving away from the dysfunction gave me the opportunity to reshape my mindset and behaviors.

The Lord gave me another chance at life. A chance to change the trajectory of my life and my family line. My new family loved me back to life, and from that point on, I understood the assignment and the gift that was given to me.

What do you love most about writing and performing music? Does it feel like a form of escape, or is it a space where you feel most at home without judgment?
I have fallen absolutely in love with writing music! I started writing songs in 2020 during the Covid pandemic, and it really blossomed into something beautiful. Songwriting is the best way to express myself and what the Lord speaks to me. Before I accepted Jesus, music definitely used to be an escape from the reality around me. Now, music has turned into a beautiful way to share my heart and share what the Lord has done and what He has redeemed in my life. I hope to encourage and inspire people that might be experiencing similar things.



The track is instantly mood-lifting. How do you hope "Why Should I Worry" will make people feel overall?
My hope for “Why Should I Worry” is that it becomes an anthem for those who feel like they don’t have the strength to push through their anxieties and worries. I hope it communicates to the listener that the Lord is in every detail of their life and has a beautiful plan.

When we surrender our futures and our plans at the feet of Jesus, He is so good and so faithful to remind us that He holds it all, and that He is ready to do exceedingly and abundantly more than we could ever think or imagine.

Your music is incredibly soulful. Do you hope that your music - and your journey to redemption - can resonate with those facing their own struggles?
Thank you so much!!! I do like some spice, not only in the composition but in production. I hope that my music resonates with hearts, and that people find true hope in Jesus in every lyric I sing.

Having moved to Southern California in your teens - a place home to many great musicians - how did that setting and climate influence your music?
I absolutely love San Diego! Moving here from Hawaii was pretty natural because the climate and coastal energy are so similar. People are creative, open, and laid-back in the best way. Southern California has such a diverse music scene, from indie rock to worship to pop, and I think being surrounded by that variety has stretched me creatively.
Living outside of Nashville has also helped me develop a sound that feels fresh. There’s something about the beach culture and the sunshine here that definitely influences me. I want my music to be anthemic and make people feel the words in a very unique way.

Was there a recent moment or career milestone that you’re particularly proud of?
Most definitely being signed by Curb Records! I love my team, and can’t believe I get to partner with such incredible people to make some amazing music. They have been working really hard, and we have already done some really cool things together, and I can’t wait to share the music we have been working on. Recently, “Why Should I Worry” has been charting in Australia, reaching #4 on the Christian music charts!! The song also started to play on K-LOVE, one of the biggest Christian radio networks in the United States. This is so huge and such an incredible way to start off my career!!! When I accepted Jesus, I began listening to K-LOVE and have found so many artists and so many worship songs that have impacted my faith journey and my relationship with the Lord. Now I get to be a part of the Lord‘s work in that, too. I have the privilege and the honor of my song being on this platform that reaches so many people, and it’s just another piece of evidence of the Lord‘s hand in my life.

"Why Should I Worry" feels like just the beginning for you. Can we expect more music or other surprises on the horizon?
“Why Should I Worry” really is just the beginning!! There’s a lot of new music coming, and I’m so excited about it. This next chapter goes into different parts of my story… different seasons, different sounds, and it stretches across a few genres in a way that feels really authentic to me. I’ve also been working on some really special collaborations that I can’t wait to share!! Stay tuned!!!!

Listen To ‘Why Should I Worry (Remind Me Version)’ here.