Biography Studying journalism and mass communications at UNC-Chapel Hill, Charly quotes Jay-Z as she advises other singing hopefuls to "…treat your first like your last, and your last like your first," because you never know when it could be your last performance. Hailing from the small town of Pembroke, NC, Charly proudly represents the Lumbee nation. She is Native American, loves fried cornbread, and thinks Mariah Carey's voice is unmatched by any other artist in the market.