When Kimberly Schlapman first met Karen Fairchild at Samford University in Alabama, where the two sang together in a renowned Capella group, her passion for music was ignited.
They relocated to Nashville after graduating to pursue their aspirations of becoming vocalists. They put forth a lot of effort every day; Kimberly did jobs like serving tables while going on label auditions.
Little Big Town, comprised primarily of Karen and Kimberly, started to take shape later in the late 1990s.
Later on, Jimi Westbrook and Philip Sweet joined the group. With Mercury Records, the trio entered into their first substantial record deal, although they were unsuccessful.
They didn’t experience any major shift until they agreed to a new contract with Monument Records, a Sony Music label, in 2002.
Chart-topping songs from their album, like “Don’t Waste My Time” and “Everything Changes,” featured Kimberly’s melodic soprano vocal and enhanced the band’s excellent harmonizing technique.
Little Big Town has worked with well-known musicians throughout the years, including Alicia Keys and Taylor Swift, earning them accolades for their album “Pain Killer” and their hit song “Girl Crush,” which they played at the 58th Grammy Awards in 2016.
A profound love of cooking propelled Kimberly Schlapman to host the well-liked show “Kimberly Simply Southern” on Great American Country in 2012.
Her cookbook, “OH GUSSIE! Cooking And Visiting In Kimberly Southern Kitchen,” which garnered notoriety on several national TV shows like The Today Show or Dr. Oz, was inspired by her impressive culinary abilities.
