Kimmie Rhodes

The Austin Chronicle calls Kimmie Rhodes is a “prolific figure in Texas Music.” The Austin-based singer-songwriter has released 19 solo albums; written and produced three musical plays; published a novella/cookbook a memoir and a songbook. She blends these unique skills and captivates audiences on stages around the world, and in intimate group settings.

A native Texan, she was raised in Lubbock, where she cultivated the spirited mix of talent and determination that still fuels her success. Kimmie was inducted into The West Texas Walk of Fame for her "outstanding contributions in the field of art music and entertainment" on September 28, 2023.

Kimmie’s 1996 album, West Texas Heaven, released to critical acclaim, featured twelve of her original songs and included duets with Waylon Jennings, Townes Van Zandt, and Willie Nelson.

“This is a voice you can listen to all day.” - British Vogue Magazine

A “songwriter’s songwriter” truly describes Kimmie, as is evidenced by people who have sought her out to co-write with her and recorded her songs. She has written many multi-platinum songs, recorded by such stellar artists as Willie Nelson, Wynonna Judd, Trisha Yearwood, Amy Grant, CeCe Winans, Joe Ely, Waylon Jennings, Peter Frampton, Mark Knopfler, Emmylou Harris, and others.

Kimmie’s most recent album Hypnotized of all original songs, recorded at her own Sunbird Studios was released on March 29, 2024, and was followed by US and UK theatre dates.

Today, Kimmie continues to make her home in the Texas hill country outside of Austin and is currently working on another book, “Eat or Die,” which, in her signature humorous style, offers gourmet reminiscences and recipes gleaned from her intrepid life as a touring artist and all around “foodie.”

“The soul of a poet and the voice of an angel.” – Rodney Crowell

For more details, please read the Kimmie Rhodes Full Length Bio.