Kayla King
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Kayla Marie King is an American country music & Christian singer. She is most known for her 2006 single “Good Place To Turn Around” which has been played on many Christian radio stations across the nation. Country/Christan group Point of Grace
covered the song on their 2010 album "No Changin' Us."
, King showed vocal talent at an early age and began voice lessons at age 8. By 13, Kayla began to make a name for herself, singing the national anthems at local and national games. She holds the record for the youngest singer to ever perform the national anthem for Tennessee Titans
and Atlanta Braves
games.
, New York
and Nashville areas. She was offered her first recording contract in 2005 with pop music label Casablanca Records
. Even though a full album was recorded over the year, it remains unreleased due to Casablanca going bankrupt.
In the spring of 2007, King was signed another contract with EMI’s Firm Music. After unsuccessful outcomes, Kayla then switched to EMI’s other label to pursue country music.
In 2009, Kayla released the single "Wildfire" to country radio.
On March 8, 2011, Wildfire was released exclusively by Reverbnation.com
Point of Grace
Point of Grace is an all-female Contemporary Christian music group. The trio consists of Shelley Breen, Denise Jones, and Leigh Cappillino. The group started out as a quartet in 1991, with original members Breen and Jones, as well as Terry Jones and Heather Payne...
covered the song on their 2010 album "No Changin' Us."
Early life
Kayla King was born to Michael and Sarah Beth King on May 25, 1988. Growing up in Franklin, TennesseeFranklin, Tennessee
Franklin is a city within and the county seat of Williamson County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 62,487 as of the 2010 census Franklin is located approximately south of downtown Nashville.-History:...
, King showed vocal talent at an early age and began voice lessons at age 8. By 13, Kayla began to make a name for herself, singing the national anthems at local and national games. She holds the record for the youngest singer to ever perform the national anthem for Tennessee Titans
Tennessee Titans
The Tennessee Titans are a professional American football team based in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. They are members of the South Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League . Previously known as the Houston Oilers, the team began play in 1960 as a charter...
and Atlanta Braves
Atlanta Braves
The Atlanta Braves are a professional baseball club based in Atlanta, Georgia. The Braves are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League. The Braves have played in Turner Field since 1997....
games.
Career
King began her recording career with help from her uncle, entertainment lawyer David Hill. Hill set up numerous showcases around the Los AngelesLos Ángeles
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, New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
and Nashville areas. She was offered her first recording contract in 2005 with pop music label Casablanca Records
Casablanca Records
Casablanca Records was an American record label started by Neil Bogart, who partnered with Cecil Holmes, Larry Harris, and Buck Reingold in 1973, and based in Los Angeles. The label was formed after all of them had left Buddah Records and secured financing by Warner Bros. Records to start the venture...
. Even though a full album was recorded over the year, it remains unreleased due to Casablanca going bankrupt.
In the spring of 2007, King was signed another contract with EMI’s Firm Music. After unsuccessful outcomes, Kayla then switched to EMI’s other label to pursue country music.
In 2009, Kayla released the single "Wildfire" to country radio.
On March 8, 2011, Wildfire was released exclusively by Reverbnation.com
Other projects
Kayla is working on a perfume and clothing line to be associated with her brand “The Kayla King Collection.”Hiatus
As of June 2010, Kayla has been on a hiatus from music while focusing on other business ventures.Albums
| Year | Album | Chart Positions | RIAA | Label | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Country | US Billboard 200 The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists... |
US Heat Top Heatseekers Top Heatseekers refers to either of two separate "Breaking and Entering" music charts issued weekly by Billboard Magazine: the Heatseekers Albums chart or the Heatseekers Songs chart. They were introduced by Billboard in 1993 with the purpose of highlighting the sales by new and developing musical... |
CAN Country | ||||
| 2011 | Wildfire | — | — | — | — | — | W Nashville |
Singles
| Year | Single | Chart Positions | RIAA | Album | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Country | US Billboard 200 The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists... |
US Heat Top Heatseekers Top Heatseekers refers to either of two separate "Breaking and Entering" music charts issued weekly by Billboard Magazine: the Heatseekers Albums chart or the Heatseekers Songs chart. They were introduced by Billboard in 1993 with the purpose of highlighting the sales by new and developing musical... |
CAN Country | ||||
| 2008 | Who is She to You | — | — | — | — | — | Wildfire |
| 2009 | I'm Sorry | — | — | — | — | — | |