Kim Ruff

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Kim Ruff
BornVidalia, Georgia, U.S.
GenresGospel
Instrument(s)Vocals

Kimberly Sha Green Ruff is an American singer.

Early years[edit]

A native of Vidalia, Georgia, Ruff is the fourth child born into the Lane-Green family. She has 4 sisters and two brothers.[citation needed]

Musical career[edit]

Ruff is a mezzo-soprano often[how often?] compared[by whom?] to Whitney Houston.[1] On June 26, 2009, Ruff released her debut solo album, Ready to Live. The album was nominated for New Artist of the Year and Contemporary Female Artist at the Stellar Awards,[2] and won the Fan Favorite award for New Artist of the Year.[3] Ruff wrote and co-produced the entire album. Ruff has been compared[by whom?] to songwriter Diane Warren for creating music with simple lyrics and melodies.[1]

Pageants[edit]

Ruff was crowned Miss Black Teen of Vidalia, Georgia in 1988.[citation needed]

Personal life[edit]

She married Mack Ruff in May 1994 and gave birth to a son Spencer Carrington on November 3, 2001.[citation needed] Spencer is featured on her album singing a duet titled "Child of A King".[citation needed]

Discography[edit]

Albums[edit]

Year Album Label Awards
2009 Ready to Live Mackim Records Stellar Award

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b Marovich, Bob (16 December 2009). "Kim Ruff - Ready to Live". Journalofgospelmusic.com. Retrieved 21 February 2019.
  2. ^ "The Official 25th Annual Stellar Award Results (2010)". GOSPELflava.com. Retrieved 2024-03-11.
  3. ^ "The Stellar Awards". Gospelflava.com. Retrieved 21 February 2019.