Pinning Kim Dawson into a genre or sound has been a life-long battle for the powerhouse singer. Her versatile experience and education mean that she’s had decades to hone a unique range of experiences and incorporate them all into a truly genre-crossing style. Her commanding voice demands attention and can change the mood of a whole room. Drawing from a broad range of influences including jazz, soul, R&B, pop, and gospel, Dawson is proud to have a truly non-conforming sound in a world full of labels.

From a young age singing in church choirs to completing her degree in opera performance, whether leading band or performing solo, she is guaranteed to deliver a masterful act. Having recently brought her wide range and years of professional experience to a national audience as a finalist on NBC’s a capella competition, The Sing-Off, Dawson draws from a large pool of training and first-hand knowledge to bring success to everything she is part of. Dawson boasts live-stage experience with legends like Bernard Purdie, George Porter, Jr., Karl Denson, and Stanton Moore in addition to touring with the all-star groups Pimps of Joytime, Matador! Soul Sounds, Euforquestra, The Motet, New Mastersounds, Groove Society, and Urban Method.

Kim Dawson’s highly anticipated solo debut album expected spring 2021 is her opportunity to express an authentic and finely-tuned sound and an articulate and direct point of view. As she’ll tell you, “I don’t write songs about nothing” and it’s the real truth. Every song Kim composes makes a statement you’ll carry with you long after the show is over. You’ll hear a beautiful meld of her range of experience and influences and background

While she may cross genres, you will walk away from a Kim Dawson show knowing exactly who she is. And you won’t be able to label it, either.