A self-professed small town country girl from Prescott, Arkansas, Rachel quickly gained national recognition after winning the title of Pre-Teen America. In 2013 she became a Top 20 finalist in American Idol season 12, and Billboard ranked her performance of Grace Potter’s “Nothing But the Water” as one of the top moments of the season.
Rachel joined multiple Grammy Award winner Cece Winan’s Nashville Life Church in 2012 where she led worship, as well as writing and performing on the Church’s debut album, Shine On Us. She co-wrote the hit song “Firm Foundation,” which became the title track for the album recorded by gospel trio Selah that went on to win Inspirational Album Of The Year at the 51st Dove Awards.
Rachel has shared the stage with music legends Peter Frampton, Ricky Skaggs, and CeCe Winans and opened for stars including Tracy Byrd, Joe Nichols, Joe Diffie, and Chris Cagle.
Daystar Television featured Rachel on Ministry Now, Joni Table Talk, and The Green Room. Daystar Television reaches 200 nations and 680 million homes globally.
The music video for Rachel’s newest single “Rainbow” is currently being streamed on GOD TV reaching 262 million homes worldwide.
Rachel debuted her single “A Man” on Huckabee. On New Year’s Eve, Rachel performed the national anthem for the NFL’s Washington Commanders at FedExField. She kicked off NFL season at Lucas Stadium, performing “The Star-Spangled Banner” at the Indianapolis Colts’ home opener.
Rachel debuted her latest single “Louder” at the NCAA StaffDNA Cure Bowl, airing on ESPN on December 20th. Proceeds from “Louder” will benefit the Cure Bowl, a platform that has raised $3.88 million for cancer research since its inception.
In July 2026, Hale was selected to perform as part of Salute to America in Washington, D.C.
When severe weather ultimately canceled the outdoor production, Hale joined Laura Osnes and
Carrie Manolakos for an impromptu performance of “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy” honoring World
War II veterans. The patriotic moment was captured by FOX News and shared with audiences
nationwide.
Hale currently resides in Nashville, Tennessee, where she also hosts her paleo-friendly cooking show “Hale’s Kitchen,” which airs live on Instagram and features industry-leading talent.