Kimmie Rhodes

Singer-songwriter Kimmie Rhodes is a native Texan who calls Austin home. A creative and prolific artist, she has recorded and released a total of sixteen solo CDs to critical acclaim in publications worldwide, including Vogue, MOJO and Oxford American Magazine. USA Today included her album "West Texas Heaven" in their Top Ten of the Year. She has written and produced three musical plays and a catalogue of hundreds of songs, many of which have appeared in major motion picture soundtracks. Kimmie's multi-platinum selling songs have been recorded by such stellar acts as Willie Nelson, Wynonna Judd, Trisha Yearwood, Amy Grant, CeCe Winans, Joe Ely, Waylon Jennings, Peter Frampton, Mark Knopfler and Emmylou Harris. She attributes much of that success to her affiliation with Rondor Publishing International. Together with Willie Nelson she recorded two of her originals for his album "Just One Love" and they co-produced their duet album, "Picture in a Frame."

Kimmie is currently serving as an associate producer for a documentary, "They Called Us Outlaws" to be presented by the Country Music Hall Of Fame In Nashville, TN. She is also starring with Jaston Williams and Joe Ely in a theatrical production, "Is There Life After Lubbock" and completing a book of memoirs, "Radio Dreams." Kimmie's promotional tours created a solid fan base in the UK, Ireland and Europe. She has headlined with her band at festivals all over the world and has appeared on many European and American TV and radio broadcasts including Late Night with David Letterman, Austin City Limits, BBC Documentary "Back To Beth's" and "Bob Harris Country Sessions" on BBC Radio 2. Kimmie has just completed recording a new album "Cowgirl Boudoir", dedicated to her mentor Cowboy Jack Clement , which will be released spring 2015 with a tour to follow.