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Kim Parent
has backed up many of today’s biggest country stars with
her strong sure vocals, being one of the most sought
after vocalists in Nashville for some years now. She has
received the coveted "all star vocalist award" from
Nashville's own Music Row publication. Her career
singing with the stars actually began in the studio,
working with award winning producer Byron Gallimore, on
many of his artists over the years (Faith Hill, Tim
McGraw, JoDee Messina and Jessica Andrews, to name a
few).
When she is not taken out of town by other work, you can
find her "in the trenches" on music row (famous area in
Nashville where there is a high concentration of studios
and music related businesses) singing for songwriters
and producers. For a more comprehensive look at her
album credits, please
CLICK HERE.
Kim crossed another
milestone in her career early this summer when she was
chosen from hundreds of applicants to be part of a house
band for the new game show "The Singing Bee". This new
game show is a fresh, fast moving romp, and fun for the
whole family. The house band and singers present short
snippets of popular songs, and at a given point in the
song the contestant has to take over and finish the
lyric. The show is truly entertaining because of the
very gifted and witty host , Melissa Peterman. Her zany
antics with the contestants will keep you glued to the
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Meanwhile Kim
continues to tour with legendary country act
Brooks and Dunn, they have taken her all over the
United States, Canada, and Australia. In addition,
the band has performed on many live television
award shows, sheds, festivals, and in larger
stadiums. Rumor has it the dynamic duo is gearing
up for a big 20 year anniversary celebration in
2010.
One of the first live tours she ever did was with the
legendary band The Scorpions, who had put together a set
with an orchestra and wanted to add a few girls to their
line up. It was a brief tour, but it was an amazing
start for her in the live circuit.
Kim’s love for music
began at a very young age, writing songs under the
willow tree in her backyard (in New Jersey) with her
acoustic guitar on her knee.
She performed in bars and
coffee houses all thru college and put her first band
together after college. After showcasing in New York
City for a season, her dream of landing a
publishing/recording deal materialized in the nineties
when she signed with Zomba Music and RCA records, and
that was her reason to relocate to Nashville Tennessee,
where she and her husband (Wayne Baird) permanently
reside. Wayne Baird is a songwriter/producer on Music
Row, currently writing for Full Circle Music. Please
enjoy listening to some of his songs and his production
work on
MySpace.
Kim has also written and recorded jingles for radio and
television. She was responsible for several of the
Wendy’s late night spots, and is currently on a
Whirlpool/Habitat For Humanity national jingle. |
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PERFORMED
WITH LIVE, TV & FILM: |
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Brooks and Dunn
Sherrie Austin
Daryl Worley
Aaron Tippin
Jamie O'Neill
Joe Diffie
Reba McIntire
Leo Kotke
Faith Hill
JoDee Messina
Josh Turner
Jessica Andrews
Tim McGraw
Paul Overstreet
Kenny Rogers
Steve Wariner
Billy Dean
Don Williams
Phil Vasser
John Berry
….and many others
(CLICK HERE
for complete list) |
Brooks and Dunn
Michael McDonald
Keri Underwood
Rascal Flatts
Sugarland
Trisha Yearwood
Martina McBride
Tanya Tucker
Tammy Cochran
Rodney Crowell
Dolly Parton
Taylor Swift
….and many others |
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