Kimberly Kelly on Texas Roots, Country Music, Motherhood & Becoming a Modern Day Woman Ep135
Podcast:Happy Hour with Deb Published On: Sat Oct 03 2026 Description: A Texas-born country artist, Opry performer, CMT Next Women of Country alum, and Thirty Tigers artist, Kimberly Kelly has built her career around sharp songwriting, classic country charm, humor, and plenty of honky-tonk soul.In this conversation, Kimberly opens up about how her country music journey began, growing up in Texas, finding her place in the country music world, and what it means to balance life as an artist with being a wife and mother.We also talk about her music, her 2025 hit “Modern Day Woman,” her upcoming 2026 full-length album, her hilarious new release “Stripper for a Week,” upcoming shows, and what’s ahead for her career.Kimberly has collaborated with country legends and powerhouse writers, including Steve Wariner and Kix Brooks, while her husband, hit songwriter and producer Brett Tyler, brings his own impressive songwriting history to their country music power-couple story. Brett’s credits include “Dandelion” by Ella Langley, “Man Made a Bar” by Morgan Wallen & Eric Church, “I Know a Guy” by Chris Young, and many more.From Texas honky-tonks to the Grand Ole Opry and beyond, Kimberly Kelly is proving that being a “Modern Day Woman” can still come with plenty of country heart, humor, and tradition. Support the showHappy Hour with DebReal Talk. Big Feelings. Country Soul. New episodes weekly — available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube 🔗 Follow us everywhere: @happyhourwithdeb 📬 For guest inquiries or collaborations: happyhourwithdeb@gmail.com