Kelly King

Saturday, November 14th, 9:00pm

 

Price: $25

 

For Reservations Call (215) 862-5225

Harlans ~ The Nevermore
6426 Lower York Road
New Hope, Pennsylvania

Kelly King

“Watch out for hot new artist, Kelly King!” – Ryan Seacrest, E! News
“…it is time to crown the next King!” – Billboard Magazine

Welcome to the world of singer, songwriter and powerhouse performer Kelly King: a world where artists and musicians are learning that they need to take the steering wheel by two hands and drive their way to the top. Kelly King has more than learned this difficult lesson and is controlling her own way to the top of the music industry. Kelly King defines the new independent model of the music business. Ms. King is waiting for no one and proving that a down home Southern girl who always dreamed of making it, has exactly what it takes: talent, passion and fierce determination. These characteristics recently have garnered Kelly two Billboard Hits, a national radio promo tour and performance slots with Michael Bolton and Babyface all just within the last year. This is her story…

Kelly King, born in Atlanta, GA and raised in Nashville, TN, got a jumpstart on her career as a child prodigy at age 10, and has been performing professionally ever since. Kelly's roots are in Nashville where she was exposed to many talented writers, musicians and artists. At an early age, she was singing on children's records and even had her own TV Show on Fox. As a teenager Kelly sang back-up with greats The Reverend Al Green, Rocking Around the Christmas Tree's' Brenda Lee, country greats Vince Gill and Blackhawk, and Christian Artist Carmen. Kelly has also had the privilege of working with many other talents including Amy Grant, Al Green, Dolly Parton, Sylvester Stallone and Van Stevenson. Once Kelly decided to move to New York, during which time she performed in many Off-Broadway Shows and sang with the Duke Ellington Orchestra at the legendary venue Birdland, her career truly started taking shape.

In 2007 Kelly King confirmed her talent, combining her own Southern roots, 5-octave range and R&B/Pop in her debut album “Live The Dream.” The result equaled the core of what Kelly King is — pure soul. The album, released independently and recorded with Grammy Award Winning Producer Charlie Callelo and Emmy Award Winning Team Hitplay (JOJOHO & Sean Petersen) produced a Top 25 Billboard Pop Hit “I Don’t Wanna Sing That Song” on the Adult Contemporary Charts which instantly placed Kelly on the map. Word of mouth and a promo radio tour across 23 states made this possible and led to opportunities as mentioned, opening for legendary artists including Kenny ‘Babyface’ Edmonds and Michael Bolton. There Kelly King, Southern gal and new independent artist, was listed alongside Enrique Iglesias and Faith Hill on the world's most prestigious recording chart. As if this were not enough, Kelly followed up with a special Holiday song called “That Time Of Year” which also through word of mouth and independently reached the Top 30 on the Billboard Charts.

Around this time, Kelly also became a huge hit within the LGBT community through performing at many venues in Chelsea, Hell's Kitchen and the West Village and performing for Pride Events not only in NYC but also at festivals across the country and Europe with well known Award Winning Out Pop star Ari Gold. Kelly credits much of her success by being nurtured by friends and fans within the gay community. Kelly has given back since with her passion for human rights and also performing for the Human Rights Campaign’s Gala in Dallas.

Now is Kelly's time to shine on her own terms and bring her success to a whole new level. Kelly is currently recording her brand new album (yet to be titled). Scheduled to drop in fall of 2009, the album promises to secure Kelly's mark in the music industry without compromise. Prior to the full release, Kelly will tease us with a brand new EP featuring her new single “I'm A Fool” produced by Zach Ziskin (Jon Secada, KC & The Sunshine Band). This EP will contain 3 new tracks from the upcoming album as well as special dance remixes for the clubs.

For further information, please visit www.myspace.com/kellykingsings.