ARTIST PRESS KIT Kristie Kirk
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Dallas, TX Urban Gospel “Shine” “Promised”
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Gospel Music is who I am. It satisfies my spirit.
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BIO Kristie Kirk, a shy southern beauty raised in the Church of God in Christ, began her freshman year of high school, she had dreams of becoming a dancer. However, her older brother Ralph had different plans for his little sister. Kristie had been singing in local churches since the age of four when her uncle Robert taught her to sing her first song; but she saw singing, as more of a personal joy - not something to be showcased. Singing was just a way to make her day better. At her brother's insistence, she joined the DeSoto High School Gospel Choir (DeSoto, Texas) and entered her first competition. She led the choir in a rendition of I Told the Storm, by Greg O'Quinn. The choir won the competition and Kristie was named best lead vocalist. Since that time, Kristie has traveled all over the state of Texas dazzling audiences with her range and spirit; and she has succeeded in building a solid regional fan base. Now, all grown up and a lot less shy, this young Texan is ready to take the gospel industry by storm. (Continued)
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BIO Unique, electrifying, and inspiring are all words that can be used to describe Kristie's vocal ability. She comes across strong and clear with a voice that far surpasses her years. With musical influences like Kim Burrell, Mary Mary, Karen and Dorinda Clark, Tonèx, Faith Evans, Ella Fitzgerald, India Arie, Jill Scott, Bilal, and Angie Stone, Kristie easily mixes the old with new creating a sound that is all her own. On her highly anticipated 2009 Living Waters Entertainment release, Shine, Kristie worked with the hottest producers Dallas has to offer, including Robert “Sput” Searight, Deonis Cook, Candy West, Tavares Gardner, Kermit Wells, G. Craig Lewis (EX Sound), and Tight Eyes Productions. With additional tracks produced by Chicago’s own Montage Pheloan, lyrics written by Kayla Parker and the support of family and friends, Kristie is poised to take her place among the stars. When asked about her choice to pursue Gospel Music, Kristie replied, “Gospel Music is who I am; it satisfies my spirit.” Your spirit will be satisfied too with just one listen to her voice.
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Question & Answer Q: How were you raised and how has that impacted your career? Kristie: I grew up in the church and with a family full of singers and musicians. To see the kind of impact music has on people’s lives is what inspires me. What sound can we expect from the album? The sound you can expect from this album is more of a contemporary/urban style. Which songs on the album are your favorite? I would say my favorite songs on the album are Get Through, Lovin’ Me
and Shine. It would still be a hard decision considering I like them all. What music artists inspire you? The artists that inspire me are Kim Burrell, Clark Sisters, Ella Fitzgerald, Brandy, Chaka Khan.... etc. This list goes on. Tell us something interesting/funny about you that we would never guess? I’m goofy and sarcastic in a funny way. That's all I can say about me that most don't know.
This is why God placed me here and in this position, to inspire others though my singing and music. No matter how my day begins, singing and writing is what turns it around for the good. Do you have a favorite quote? “Keep steadily before you the fact that all true success depends at last upon yourself.” –Theodore T. Hunger.
Why pursue a singing career? I can’t imagine doing anything else.
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CONTACT CD available online at CD Baby
Check out the single “Shine” on YouTube Living Waters Entertainment www.livingwatersentertainment.com info@livingwatersentertainment.com 877-489-7862
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