KIMBERLY MORGAN YORK (Athens, GA)
https://kimberlymorganyork.com/
If experience is the birthplace for inspiration, and life provides the touchstones for creativity, then Kimberly Morgan York has a wealth of resources from which she can draw. The roads she’s travelled, both personally and professionally, have nurtured her passion and purpose, as well as the ability to convey the lessons she’s learned into music that resonates with honesty and conviction. Indeed, all three elements have made Kimberly the artist and individual she is. Her songs are emotive and expressive, underscoring an easy, affable presence that draws her listeners with comfort and a caress.
Kimberly’s first album, Found Yourself a Lady, was recorded under the aegis of The Everlovin’ Band. Engineered by David Barbe — best known for his role in the bands Sugar and Mercyland — the album was indefinitely delayed, but was finally released in January 2022. The year 2022 also say the release of “Keep On Going” featuring Kimberly (vocals, guitar), Scott Baxendale (guitar), David Barbe (bass, engineering) Carlton Owens of Cracker (drums), Jay Gonzales from the Drive-by Truckers (piano), Matt Stoessel of Cracker (pedal steel), and Adam Poulin (violin).
Kimberly released an EP “Devil Songs and Other Such Nonsense” in fall 2023, and her forthcoming album “Fun” was recorded in Los Angeles in summer 2024, again produced by David Barbe, and featuring members of the Pink Stones for her backing band. The album is slated for early 2025 release.
Not surprisingly, Kimberly claims a wealth of influences. While Dolly Parton, Tammy Wynette, and Loretta Lynn figure prominently in the list of artists she most admires, so do Eartha Kitt, John Prine, Dr. Hook, Ricky Skaggs, and the Drive-by Truckers, the latter being no surprise given that she was married to the band’s drummer, Brad Morgan.
“In addition to being a fine singer and songwriter, Kimberly Morgan (York) has that natural gift of personality that shines from the stage in a way that interacts with the people in the room. It’s a rare gift indeed.” — Patterson Hood (Drive-By Truckers)
AMERICAN SONGWRITER – Review: Kimberly Morgan York Goes Full Steam Ahead
https://americansongwriter.com/review-kimberly-morgan-york-goes-full-steam-ahead/
“If you’ve followed the narrative so far, then you’re sure to realize that York has plenty of turbulence and trauma to draw from, and indeed, with her exemplary new album, Keep on Going, she takes full advantage. ”
FLAGPOLE – Kimberly Morgan York: Classic Country Capturing That Keep On Goin’ Mentality
https://flagpole.com/topstory/2022/07/20/kimberly-morgan-york-classic-country-capturing-that-keep-on-goin-mentality/
“Self-expression through music is a lifelong journey, often propelled rather than deterred by the fluctuations of life. Through a sincere love for the craft and a life well lived, country singer-songwriter Kimberly Morgan York has cultivated a refined approach to honest storytelling that resonates with love and loss. ”