Katelyn Tarver

Katelyn Tarver is an American actress and singer-songwriter known for her roles in Nickelodeon’s ‘Big Time Rush’ and HBO’s ‘Ballers,’ alongside a successful independent music career. After reaching the top 10 finalists on the reality television singing competition series ‘American Juniors’ in 2003, Katelyn Tarver went on to establish a multi-faceted career as an accomplished actress and singer-songwriter. Her early musical endeavors included the release of her debut album, ‘Wonderfully Crazy,’ in 2005, followed by her first EP, ‘A Little More Free,’ in 2011, which was produced by Matt Grabe. Simultaneously, Tarver launched her acting career, gaining significant recognition for her recurring role as Jo Taylor in the Nickelodeon series ‘Big Time Rush,’ appearing in 34 episodes from 2010 to 2013.

In 2020, she released multiple singles, including ‘Feel Bad,’ whose music video premiered with Billboard, highlighting continued industry attention. Most recently, Katelyn Tarver was cast as Cydney Walker in the ABC Signature pilot ‘None of the Above’ in 2021, marking her continued presence in major network productions. Looking ahead, it was announced in 2025 that she would join the ‘In Real Life Worldwide Tour’ as a supporting act, confirming her ongoing engagement with live performances and expanding her global reach. Katelyn Tarver maintains a strong trajectory across both music and acting, consistently delivering compelling performances and commercially successful musical releases.