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It's finally here! 6 years to create the new album Kimberley Dawn” Built that Way” A star studded line up of writers have come together to create what Kimberley Dawn calls" her best work ever!" All grown up is how you describe the new project Kimberley Dawns new album is a little a little rock n roll. How does this happen? Great writers. A star studded line up in writers for this album. Legendary Ray St Germain contributes with a song originally written for Elvis Presley Canadian Sensation Doc Walker contributes to the album with some very rocky tunes. You know the saying a little country and a little rock and roll! That’s where Legendary Chris Burke Gaffney comes into the picture. Producing and writing on this album with Nothing to lose. We must not forget a Manitoba Gem by the name of Billy Simard. Billy wrote on Kimberley Dawns first album Kimberley Dawn I’m Going Home which garnered The CBC Galaxy Rising Star and Country album of the year at the 2005 Indian Summer Music awards in the USA.
Together they have put together an album that will stun audiences. All you’ll want to do is Dance!
Under new Management and with publicist Nanci Malek and a new label Awsome Music/ EMI . Kimberley Dawn” Built that way” will be in Cd Plus stores watch for it.!
Kimberley is so proud to be the voice to Amazing Canadian Song writers. Kimberley Dawn's soulful voice and engaging lyrics garnered a faithful following with the release of her first album "Lily" in 2000, inspired by her late Grandma.
Kimberley's infectious personality allows her to uniquely connect with each individual audience member when she performs, touching teens, adults, women and men alike...of all ages. Her uplifting, pop-country style and love for performing comes across at diverse engagements, from community events, festivals, healing conferences to Sky dome-size spectacles.
"This vivacious voluptuous versatile vixen has one of the most heart rending vocalizations in the music industry today", said the Thunder Voice News of this rising talent.
Based in Winnipeg and the eldest of three from a Métis family, Kimberly's passion for singing has been evident since childhood. (She first graced the stage at age four at the Winnipeg Folk Festival.) The success of "Lily" reinforced her gift, and she proceeded to record "I'm Going Home", her second album, written by Billy Simard and produced by Craig Fotheringham. "I'm Going Home" was honored with the prestigious CBC Galaxy Rising Star Award at the 2003 Aboriginal Music Awards. The Winnipeg Sun said of "I'm Going Home," "Home is where the heart break is for singer Kimberley Dawn. With a big voice equally capable of belting out gritty blues or selling melancholy melodies Dawn delivers 10 slices of twangy roots rockers last call balladry and heartfelt passion in the vein of early Jan Arden."
"Healing Jane" her third album, produced with dear friend Jane Chartrand won "Best Produced Album" at the 2004 Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards and was selected as a finalist for "Best Aboriginal Album" at the 2005 Indian Summer Music Awards which takes place in Milwaukee. She also won Song Single of the Year at the 2005 Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards. In addition, "Healing Jane" was selected as a Finalist for Best Aboriginal Album at the 2005 Western Canadian Music Awards. In 2006, "I'm Going Home" was chosen as a finalist for Best Country Album at the Indian Summer Music Awards, and her unforgettable Video "One by One" was honoured with a Best Video nomination at the Aboriginal Peoples' Choice Music Awards in November 2006.
Kimberley's singles have ranked as 1 Hits on the Country 100 Charts, including "My Spirit Flies", "Saying Good Bye to the Blues", "Sorry Won't Do" and "Return to Madawaska".
She has headlined performances along with Super Stars and music legends, Randy Bachman, Ray St. Germain (she joined him on the Métis Express, one of her career highlights to date), Doc Walker, The Waking Eyes, C-Weed, and Wayne Lavalee.
Beyond her impressive recording and performing career, Kimberley has provided the voice for the character "Turtle" since 2004 (a 400 year-old turtle who represents truth) on the hit children's television show "Tipi Tales" broadcast nationally on APTN and YTV. Kimberley can also be heard around the world on the airwaves of QX 104 FM. Monday to Friday 10-3 weekdays with the best in today's Country. Tune in to www.qx104fm.com and listen live .
Kimberley is an approachable yet seasoned performer, who has honed her skills alongside some of Canada's best and is destined to hit it big in the International spotlight.
Member of: MARIA and CCMA
Ancestry: Metis
Language: English
Genre: Country
Albums
Awards, Nominations & Submissions
| 2010 | Best Country CD | Built That Way | Nominee |
