Kari Kimmel

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A (artist/ vocals), W (writer), P (producer)
Kari has had many of her songs placed in various film and television shows.
UPCOMING PROJECTS:
- Wall*E- Kari’s song “Didn’t You See The Movie” will be on the upcoming soundtrack “Songs Inspired By The Movie Wall*E”- Pixar/ Disney
- High School Musical 3 and Sara Lee Commercials- Kari is the voice on these upcoming commercials! - The “L” Word- Kari’s song “Taking a Ride” will be featured on an upcoming episode
FILM:
- Shall We Dance- (A/ W)
- Ella Enchanted- Kari performed the movie’s theme song “It’s Not Just Make Believe” and co-produced the “You Make Me Feel Like Dancing” cover sung by actress Anne Hathaway (A/ P)
- White Chicks- (A/ W)
- Chestnut: Hero of Central Park- (A/ W)
- The Cutting Edge II- (A/W)
- Dreamgirls- (A)
TELEVISION:
- 8 Simple Rules for Dating my Teenage Daughter- ABC hit series (W/A)
- The Gilmore Girls- CW hit series (W/A)
- The Young and the Restless- CBS soap opera (W/A)
- The Bold and the Beautiful- CBS soap opera (W/A)
- Girl, Positive-Lifetime Original Movie (W/A)
- Laguna Beach- MTV reality show (W/A)
- Cheerleader Nation- Lifetime reality avail., on itunes (W/A)
- The Hills- MTV reality show (W/A)
- Camp Jim- MTV reality show (W/ A)
- Miss Teen USA – NBC beauty pageant (W)
- Victoria Beckham: Coming to America- NBC reality show (W/A)
- Pepper Dennis- WB show (W/ A)
- Tyra Banks Show- WB talk show (W)
- Custody- Lifetime Original Movie (W/ A)
- Decision House- My Network TV- theme song (W)
- The Haunting of Sorority Row- LMN Movie (W/A)
- My Friends Tigger and Pooh- Disney (A)
- Holiday In Handcuffs- ABC Family Movie (W/ A)
- PGA Late Night-Gold Channel (W)
- ABC Sports: World Gold Championship- (W)
- Cribs- MTV show (W)
- American Idol- Fox hit tv show (W)
- Regis and Kelly- buena vista entertainment (W)
- Good Day NY- FOX network (W)
- Insider- CBS celebrity news (W) - ReNew Orleans- Reality show hosted by Loius Gossett Jr. (W) - Kim Possible (Graduation, Pt. 2)-Disney show (A) season finale duet with Drew Seeley
ARTIST CUTS:
Kari’s songs have also been recorded by other artists…
- Kimberley Locke- Kari wrote American Idol runner up’s hit single “I Could”. It charted in the top 10 on the Hot AC charts for 8 weeks!
- Joy Williams- Kari wrote this Christian music artist’s second single “No Less”
- Gloria Gaynor- The Disco Diva recorded Kari’s song “Stronger” for her One Love album
- MAX- Kari wrote this Japanese, girl group’s first single “Moonilight” which was also a theme song for a Japanese Television show!
- Robin Beck- Kari wrote the song "Taking A Ride" was featured on Robin's Do You Miss Me album
- Backstreet Boys- Kari co-wrote the BSB's hit song "Incomplete"
- Jessica Ridley- this country/ bluegrass singer signed to Universal recorded "Velvet Sky" co-written by Kari.
PERFORMANCES/ T.V. and RADIO APPEARANCES:
- Adam Carolla & Danny Bonaduce Radio Show on 97.1 FREE FM (July 2007)
- Conway & Whitman Radio Show on 97.1 FREE FM (June 2007)
- “Ella Enchanted” Red Carpet Premier-Kari co-hosted the Red Carpet Interviews with singer Jesse McCartney. The special was aired on ABC family, Oxygen and Discovery Kids, and is also featured on the Ella Enchanted DVD. (2005)
- “Ella Enchanted” Music Video- Kari’s music video for “It’s Not Just Make Believe” can be seen on the Ella Enachanted DVD and has also been aired on RadioDisney! (2005)
- Prince Edward Prince of Whales Benefit- Kari was the entertainment for a private benefit dinner hosted by Prince Edward. Guests included actors and producers such as: Sylvester Stallone, Larry King, Aaron Spelling, David Foster, Sydney Poitier to name a few (2002)
- 4th of July show- Every year, Kari and her band perform a 4th of July show in Orlando for 30,000+ people
- Other venues include: The Key Club (LA), The Whisky (LA), The Knitting Factory (LA), The Bitter End (NY), The Bluebird Café (Nash.), The Exit In (Nash.)
MAGAZINE/ ONLINE REVIEWS:
- ASCAP’s Playback Magazine- amazing album review! (Spring 2007) …“A Life in the Day” is a scrapbook diary of journeys that showcase a mature, searching and passionate soul living on the edge of great expectations in everything from love, life and the pursuit of something more.”…
- Discmakers- Kari’s album was the cover of the mag! (April 2007)
- Music Connection – great live show review! (1/29/07-2/11/07) …“Kimmel is a dream artist, possessing an amazing voice, good looks and diverse musical skills. Add to that her songwriting chops and Kimmel presents the perfect package, with unlimited potential for success”…
- DemoDiaries- great artist review! (2006)
- VH1.com- named Kari Kimmel one of the top 50 artists (2005)
COMMERCIALS:
- Bratz Dolls- funky fashion makeover (vocalist)
- Bratz Dolls- RC cruisers (vocalist)
- Bratz Dolls- movie studio (vocalist)
- Bratz Dolls- Stars singer dolls:Starz rehearsal (vocalist)
- Brandsource- (vocalist)
- Bottles n’ Cans campaign- (vocalist)
- National JELLO commercial- (vocalist)
ALBUMS:
- “A Life In The Day”, Kari’s first independent solo album was completed in the winter of 06. Her record is available on itunes, cd baby, amazon.com and her website www.karikimmel.com
- Ella Enchanted Soundtrack- Kari’s performed the title track “It’s Not Just Make Believe”
OTHER INFORMATION:
- Atlantic Records Recording Artist (2000-2002)
- Virgin Records Recording Artist (2005-2006)
- Chrysalis Music Publishing (2004-2007)