Though Better Than You Left Me had modest chart success, industry observers noted that some radio programmers were hesitant to play multiple slow songs by female artists simultaneously. Nonetheless, Guyton's performance and storytelling stood out. Her 2015 self-titled EP further demonstrated her range, receiving a four-star review from Queens of Country for its vocal strength and stylistic variety. That summer, she joined Brad Paisley’s Crushin’ It World Tour, gaining valuable exposure on the national country music stage.
Guyton’s breakthrough moment came in 2020 with Black Like Me, where her personal history and professional resilience coalesced. The song’s success opened doors for her to speak more openly about racial equity in country music and pushed the genre forward in terms of representation. It earned her a Grammy nomination, symbolizing both a personal milestone and a landmark achievement in the industry.
Guyton began dating lawyer Grant Savoy in 2010. The couple became engaged in November 2016 and were married in June 2017 in Kauai, Hawaii, in a small ceremony attended by 23 guests. In August 2020, she announced that they were expecting their first child. Their son, Grayson, was born in January 2021.
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