Australian Country Music Artist - Kimber Sparks
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Kimber Sparks is a dynamic performer breaking barriers in the country music industry. She was discovered after moving to Australia by the most renowned country music artist in Australia - Lee Kernaghan. Having sang in church from the time she was a little girl, Kimber Sparks knows firsthand how music can change a person's life. "When growing up, my family had very little material possessions. Music was something that I could listen to that made me feel that I wasn't the only person in the world feeling the way I did, or wanting the things I wanted in my life." After moving to Australia in 2001, Kimber soon found her way to Rockhampton, a unique town in Central Queensland known for it's country way of life. She worked at a country pub called, 'The Great Western Hotel'. During her four years at the hotel, Kimber worked as a DJ, a bull-riding commentator, and in marketing/promotions. Needless to say, this surely helped condition Kimber for what was about to happen in her life. Just over a year after beginning her employment, the hotel was sold to Lee Kernaghan. Shortly after, while singing one Tuesday night to an empty bar, "other than four men talking in the back of the room", Kimber ended her set with 'Amazing Grace'. When the song ended, a gentleman walked up to the bar and asked that she sing the song once again, as he had enjoyed it so much the first time. The man was none other than Lee Kernaghan - and the rest is history. Lee saw something special in Kimber, and he invited her to open his concert during the Tamworth CM Festival. During her first visit to Tamworth, Kimber also performed on the Kernaghan Country Spectacular, alongside artists such as Ray & Tania Kernaghan, The Howie Brothers & Smoky Dawson. The following year was a busy one. Along with working full-time and being a full-time university student, Kimber also attended the Country Music Association of Australia's 'College of Country Music' in Tamworth, New South Wales - a renowned college that selects only 21 students throughout Australia, from thousands of interested applicants, to attend each year. "It was a great experience and I formed some wonderful friendships, as well as gaining knowledge that I am certain will assist me throughout my career in the music industry", Kimber states. Kimber recorded her debut EP with Brendan Radford of Brisbane, Australia. Shortly after, her first single & title track, "Go Get 'Em Girl", was released to radio, where it made its way to #1 on several countdowns throughout the world, as well as making the Top 30 on Australia's CMC (www.Country Music Channel.com.au) video chart. In June of 2006, 'Taking The You Out Of Us' was released, and soared into the Top 30 on Australia's 'Country Music Radio', as well as The Music Network's Top 20. The video clip was a great success, as well - reaching #18 on the CMC video charts. In the midst of her soaring music career, Kimber graduated from university with a Degree in Business & Marketing in October 2006, and begins studying for her MBA in early 2007. In April, Kimber will release her third single from the 'Go Get 'em Girl' EP, titled 'Somewhere Between'. The video clip to 'Somewhere Between' was filmed in Australia's beautiful 'Gold Coast', and will also be released in April to CMC. Another great achievement came recently when Kimber was awarded the 'Most Supportive Entertainer of the Year' from 'The Alabama Country & Gospel Music Association' (ACGMA). Kimber will be making the trip to Pigeon Forge, Tennessee on March 11 to accept this prestige award. Kimber has been featured in numerous publications throughout the world, including America's 'Country Weekly' magazine (July 2006), and Australia's 'Capital News' (May 2006). As Lee Kernaghan himself states, "I could listen to Kimber sing all night long. She is a hot new singer/songwriter on a mission. This girl rocks!" There is no doubt that the future is definately going to be a bright one for Kimber Sparks! Anyone who has ever met her will agree that she is a force to be reckoned with - and one that will leave a smile on your face - and a great country song in your heart! To Contact: Email: Management@KimberSparks.net.
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