Kimberly Dawn Makes Nostalgia Sound New with ‘Kentucky Kiss’
- iamgigirich
- 9 hours ago
- 2 min read
Have you ever wished you could bottle the thrill of first love, that unforgettable first-time feeling, and turn it into a song? Kimberly Dawn does exactly that with “Kentucky Kiss.”
From the opening note, she drifts into nostalgia:"The summer I turned eighteen, It was you, me and Springsteen, I remember sneaking out at night, You waited for me underneath the porch light, Reminiscing on that August moon, When I lost my innocence to you."
The chorus captures the sweetness and ache of memory:"Touching your lips, strawberry twist, I can’t forget that sweet, sweet bliss, Oh God, I miss that first Kentucky Kiss."
The Springsteen reference layers in pure Americana: late-night drives, young love, and simpler times.
With “Kentucky Kiss,” Dawn offers a raw, deeply vulnerable performance, steeped in the familiar warmth of classic country. Her voice, rich, emotive, and intimately present, draws listeners into every late-night memory. The track feels both timeless and fresh, a perfect bridge between nostalgia and the spark of something entirely new.
Kimberly Dawn is a Canadian-born, Nashville- and Los Angeles–based country singer-songwriter known as The Coastal Cowgirl.
Her music blends perseverance, humility, courage, and resilience, themes she also embodies as an ambassador for NAMI, where she advocates for mental health awareness. Her track “The Bottle” has been widely praised for its unflinching portrayal of addiction and the recovery process.
Dawn has performed at the historic LA House of Blues, the legendary Bluebird Café, and the Key West Songwriters Festival, and continues to write and record with acclaimed Nashville producer Kent Wells. Featured in outlets like All Country News, Guitar Girl Magazine, Cowgirl Magazine, CMA, The Academy of Country Music, and CMT, Dawn is quickly establishing herself as a rising force in country music. With brand partnerships like Planet Cowboy and a growing catalog, Kimberly Dawn is an artist who leads with integrity, honesty, and strength.
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