KK Bodiford
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| Background information | |
| Born | July 13, 1980 Topeka, KS |
| Genres | Country |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, Songwriter |
| Instruments | Vocals, Guitar, Mandolin, Piano, Violin |
| Years active | 2003-present |
| Labels | Unsigned |
| Website | http://www.kkbodiford.com |
Kristen Kissling Bodiford (Born July 13, 1980) is an American country music singer from Topeka, Kansas. She began her career as a finalist on the first season of Nashville Star alongside of Miranda Lambert.[1] KK is a children's author and creator of the “Bully-Proof-Dream” series designed to teach children about the realities of bullying and how to combat it. Her book is called “Anything About You”.[2]
Early life
KK Bodiford grew up in Topeka, Kansas. She became a songwriter, pianist and singer at a very young age. After graduating from Kansas State University, Bodiford moved to Austin, Texas to pursue her musical career full-time.
Music career
KK Bodiford auditioned for USA Network's television show, Nashville Star, and was 1 of 12 finalists alongside of Miranda Lambert. When the show ended, KK moved back to Austin and pursued her career as a singer/songwriter playing nightly gigs and recording at Wonderland Studios.[1]
In 2016, KK Bodiford released her single, “Dance Right Through the Storm,” along with a music video dedicated to her friend's daughter who recently lost her battle to brain cancer.
In 2017, KK Bodiford and Amelia Presley formed a Country Music duo called Highway Sisters. Highway Sisters and performed in Nashville, Tennessee at Grand Ole Opry in October 2017, just two months after forming.[3]
Personal life
KK Bodiford is a mother to one daughter, and one son. During Highway Sisters’s 2nd year as a duo (2018), Bodiford announced her pregnancy with her son soon after arrived back from touring in California. She continued to tour with Highway Sisters until a month before her due date. After three months of maternity leave, Bodiford continued to tour in March of 2019.
Discography
- Studio Albums
- Heartbreak Hotel (single) (2003)
- Dance Right Through The Storm (single) (2016)
- Deep Waters (single) (2016)
- Highwayman (single) (2016)
- Smoke and Mirrors (Highway Sisters EP) (2018)
Tours
- Headlining
- '"Highway Sisters Tour'" (2017)
- Grand Ole Opry with Dierks Bentley, Buddy Jewell, Darryl Worley, and Highway Sisters[4]
- Opening
- Mystic Theater with Jim Avett (2017)
- CavernFest with Restless Heart (2017)
References
- ^ a b http://www.kkbodiford.com/home2.html. Retrieved 19 August 2017.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ http://highwaysisters.com/about. Retrieved 19 August 2017.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ http://highwaysisters.com/news/blog/highway-sisters-at-the-grand-ole-opry. Retrieved 19 August 2017.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ http://highwaysisters.com/home/blog/highway-sisters-at-the-grand-ole-opry. Retrieved 19 August 2017.
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