Kim Richey is an American singer‑songwriter renowned in the Americana and contemporary country scenes. Born in Zanesville, Ohio in 1956, she moved to Nashville in 1988 and began writing with major artists. She signed her first record deal at age 37 and has since released ten studio albums across labels like Mercury Nashville and Yep Roc �. en.wikipedia.org +12 Vocal and songwriting style: Her music blends country, folk, pop, rock, and roots influences, spotlighting earth‑centered lyrics and melodic richness with emotional depth . Songwriting for others: Her compositions have been recorded by artists like Trisha Yearwood, Radney Foster, Brooks & Dunn, Suzy Bogguss, Patty Loveless, Mary Chapin Carpenter, and the Dixie Chicks �. en.wikipedia.org +3