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 set. It will be airing on CMT this summer.

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.

ARTISTS RECORDED WITH:
PERFORMED WITH LIVE, TV & FILM:
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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