“Kimmie Rhodes: The soul of a poet and the voice of an angel.” – Rodney Crowell
The Austin Chronicle calls Kimmie Rhodes is a “prolific figure in Texas Music.” The Austin-based singer-songwriter has released 16 solo albums; written and produced three musical plays; published a novella/cookbook and a memoir.
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.
While the term is often overused, 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 lengthy discography looks like a who’s who of American musicians and songwriters, featuring duets with Willie Nelson, Emmylou Harris, Joe Ely, Tom Petty, Gillian Welch and David Rawlings among others, and includes co-writes with Willie Nelson, Emmylou Harris, Waylon Jennings. Beth Nielson-Chapman, and more.
Kimmie’s 1996 album, “West Texas Heaven” features twelve of her original songs and includes duets with Waylon Jennings, Townes Van Zandt, and Willie Nelson. USA Today said, “listening to West Texas Heaven is like a sweet unhurried ramble through bluebonnets,” picking the album for their “Best Bets” section. USA Today later picked the album as one of the “TopTen CountryRecords” of that year.
Kimmie’s newest album “Hypnotized” of all original songs, recorded at her own Sunbird Studios was released on March 29, 2024 – preceded by a “waterfall” of releases that began on January 26 with the title track “Hypnotized.” She has dates planned in the US and also UK and Ireland to promote the new album.
