KK Bodiford

KK Bodiford
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
Associated acts Amelia Presley, Buddy Jewell, Miranda Lambert, Highway Sisters, Clint Black, Wynonna Judd, Trace Adkins, Jim Avett, Restless Heart
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 the “Highway Women” band, KK wrote their only original released to the public, “Deep Waters.” The group was featured on CBS channel's Great Day Houston.

In 2017, KK Bodiford and Amelia Presley formed a Country Music duo called Highway Sisters. Highway Sisters will perform in Nashville, Tennessee at Grand Ole Opry in October 2017.[3]

Personal life

KK Bodiford is a mother to one daughter.

Discography

Studio Albums
  • Heartbreak Hotel (single) (2003)
  • Dance Right Through The Storm (single) (2016)
  • Deep Waters (single) (2016)
  • Highwayman (single) (2016)

Tours

Headlining
Opening

References

  1. 1 2 http://www.kkbodiford.com/home2.html. Retrieved 19 August 2017. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  2. ↑ http://highwaysisters.com/about. Retrieved 19 August 2017. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  3. ↑ http://highwaysisters.com/news/blog/highway-sisters-at-the-grand-ole-opry. Retrieved 19 August 2017. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  4. ↑ http://highwaysisters.com/home/blog/highway-sisters-at-the-grand-ole-opry. Retrieved 19 August 2017. Missing or empty |title= (help)
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