Kimberly Murray - ProfilesArchive

About Me

Kimberly began singing in church with her mother at the tender age of four years old. She grew up in central Texas listening to the sounds of the greats like Ray Price, Buck Owens, Tammy Wynette and Connie Smith. These artist's styles are evident in Kimberly's performances. She is a regular performer on the Llano Opry in Llano Texas. Kimberly also writes music and is studying fiddle and guitar. She was named as a Female Vocalist nominee from the Cross Timbers Opry Association in 2005 and was chosen as the week 5 winner in the KTFW Crowman's Acoustic Jam and Songwriters contest. She was asked to perform the National Anthem at the Texas Sheriff's Association annual dedication ceremony and as a result received a Certificate of Appreciation from the Association for her "exemplary service" during the ceremony. She enjoys songwriting and has been writing with good friend Justin Trevino. These songs will be on her upcoming album titled "Once Upon A Time In A Honky Tonk". It will also include songs she wrote herself as well as some traditional country songs originally recorded by Wanda Jackson, Connie Smith, Melba Montgomery and Mel Tillis. Aside from her performances at Opry houses across Texas you can occasionally catch her sharing the stage with Texas Greats such as Jake Hooker's Outsiders, Justin Trevino, CB Sutton's Outcast Band, the Bobby Flores Band and Landon Dodd and the Dancehall Drifters. It's an exciting time for Kimberly and her career in the Texas Honky Tonk Music scene! Her debut album is now available for purchase online here and on Her website!To Purchase Kimberly's Album "Once Upon A Time In A Honky Tonk" Click on the Buy Now Button. Thanks!

The slide show above consists of photos I raided from my Mom's collection. My Mom Liz and her two sisters Loys and Noma Lee spent their early years performing in the west Texas area as the group The Berry Sisters. It is from them that I inherited my love of real traditional country music. These are just a few of the pics I have. I will be uploading more in a few days time. I hope you enjoy this look at the past with 3 of my heroes!

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 12/6/2006
Band Website: kimberlyshonkytonk.com
Band Members: Studio Musicians are: Jake Hooker Bass (vocals on duet) /Jim Loessberg Drums/ Ronnie Huckaby Piano/ Reggie Rueffer Fiddle/ Justin Trevino Rythm, lead guitar, harmony vocals, duet vocals and producer/ Dicky Overbey Steel Guitar and Amber Digby harmony vocals.
Influences: Connie Smith, Tammy Wynette, Merle Haggard, Leona Williams, Wanda Jackson, Ray Price, Jack Hopper, Justin Trevino, Amber D, Gene Watson, Buck Owens, Bob Wills, Jeannie Sealy, EARLY Reba, Mona McCall, Johnny Bush, Faron Young, George Strait, Johnny Rodriguez, Aaron Watson, Rhonda Vincent & Loretta Lynn. The songwriting of Bill Anderson, Dicky Overbey, Guyanne McCall, Mel Tillis, Chuck Cusimano & Justin Trevino. And don't forget the Berry Sisters and all the other musicians in my family who passed on to me the true love of music.

Sounds Like: 2 stepping your way into a honky tonk circa 1960
Record Label: Heart of Texas Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Listen to Kimberlys Live interview on Radio Scotland on Saturday Nov 1st

BBC Radio Scotland will be doing an interview with Kimberly on Nov 11th. I am not sure of the time but will keep you all posted. If you are close to a computer that day pull it up and take a listen. I...
Posted by Kimberly Murray on Thu, 30 Oct 2008 03:38:00 PST

My Birthday, Leona Williams, Joe Paul Nichols and those darned Connie Smith shoes!

The last two days have been so amazing. Friday I drove to Brady to the Heart of Texas Museum (my record label) for the CD release Party for Leona Williams. I walked into the building and was saying he...
Posted by Kimberly Murray on Sun, 19 Oct 2008 07:50:00 PST

Amber Digby, Kimberly Murray and Ralph Stanley II reported lost in black hole

Now doesn't that title sound a funny... Occasionally I get curious about what could be floating around about me on the interent so I will "google myself". (again...sounds funny) This is what I came u...
Posted by Kimberly Murray on Fri, 26 Sep 2008 10:31:00 PST

My great weekend with great friends

After finishing up my weekend events and heading home today I was thinking back over the last couple of days and the great time I got to spend with some people. You know, I haven't known them forever....
Posted by Kimberly Murray on Mon, 22 Sep 2008 11:34:00 PST

Recent Review by ''Real Country Radio"" Website

Here is a recent review written for the Real Country Radio website. It is part of the "Bus of Real Country Music" live 365 radio program. Stop by their station via the internet and give them a li...
Posted by Kimberly Murray on Wed, 03 Sep 2008 02:20:00 PST

Things that make me say AHHHHH....

I can honestly say that I am spoiled. I am okay with that. I like that. I don't pout about things when I don't get my way but instead I work hard to make sure I get a chance to splurge once in a while...
Posted by Kimberly Murray on Fri, 15 Aug 2008 04:23:00 PST

News Article in DeLeon Free Press and online magazine "Texas Places and Faces"

Thanks Laura for a great article!! ..TR>..TR> ..TR> She Loves Singing and Law Enforcement Kimberly Garmon Murray, a DeLeon, Texas native and currently a jailer at the Erath County Jai...
Posted by Kimberly Murray on Fri, 15 Aug 2008 04:45:00 PST

My "other" family and our broken heart

Many people who are "friends" to this myspace page may not be aware of my "other" life. Most who frequent here simply know me as a musician (or shall I say "attempting to be a musician"). Some of you ...
Posted by Kimberly Murray on Mon, 28 Jul 2008 11:27:00 PST

OUR kinda country music

I recently read Miss Leslie's blog in reference to spreading the word about real country music artist and bucking the system. So many of us pour our heart, soul, and money into our projects. We don't ...
Posted by Kimberly Murray on Tue, 06 May 2008 01:41:00 PST

Purchasing CD...

Okay my myspace page is set up for CD sales. For those interested you can purchase it here through paypal or on my website at www.kimberlyshonkytonk.com thru paypal also. Hope you enjoy!!...
Posted by Kimberly Murray on Thu, 01 May 2008 03:45:00 PST