Kaci Deanne Brown (born July 7, 1988)[1] is an American singer and songwriter. Born in Sulphur Springs, Texas, she began performing at an early age, performing across Texas and winning the title of "Little Miss Texas Overall Grand Talent" at ten years old.[2] At age 11, she moved with her family to Nashville, Tennessee in 2001,[3] where she quickly established herself in the country scene.[4] She soon signed a music publishing deal as a staff songwriter with Roy and Barbara Orbison's Still Working Music, initially with the intention of developing a career in country music.[2][5] She eventually chose to pursue a pop career and toured with the Backstreet Boys.[6] At age 17, she released her debut album Instigator via Interscope Records in 2005.[7][8] She co-wrote all but one of the album's songs with producer Toby Gad.[9]
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Kaci Deanne Brown |
| Born | July 7, 1988 Sulphur Springs, Texas, U.S. |
| Genres | Pop, R&B, country |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, piano, guitar |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Labels | Interscope (2005–08) NHMM (2016–present) |
In 2016, Brown was signed to NHMM, Notting Hill Music's label.[10] On June 23, 2017, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony released their album New Waves which features Brown on the album's fifth track, "That Girl".[11] Brown is currently writing and performing as one half of country duo Brown & Gray, with Sam Gray.[12] On June 30, 2017, the duo released a new single called "Top Down".[13] She has also worked on collaborations with Brad Crisler[14] and Leslie Satcher.
Brown has written for and contributed to numerous artists and albums, including Greyson Chance (Hold on 'Til The Night),[15] and Pixie Lott (Turn It Up).[16]
Discography
editAlbums
edit- Instigator (2005)
Singles
edit| Year | Single | Peak chart positions |
Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| US Dance[17] | |||
| 2006 | "Unbelievable" | 27 | |
| "Instigator" | 9 | ||
| 2017 | "That Girl"* | N/A | Released by Bone Thugs-N-Harmony. *Featured vocalist. |
| "Top Down" | N/A | As "Brown and Gray". | |
| "It's Not Christmas ('Til You Come Around)" | N/A | As "Brown and Gray". |
References
edit- ^ "Kaci Brown". discogs.com. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
- ^ a b "KACI BROWN - MUSICAL INSTIGATOR". Retrieved 2017-09-26.
- ^ "Kaci Brown - Biography | Billboard". www.billboard.com. Retrieved 2017-09-26.
- ^ "Broadcasters Honor Sonny James, Induct New Hall of Famers". CMT News. Archived from the original on September 27, 2017. Retrieved 2017-09-26.
- ^ "Kaci Brown". rareandobscuremusic. 2015-02-21. Retrieved 2017-09-26.
- ^ "Aaron Carter Finds Love with Singer Kaci Brown". PEOPLE.com. 2006-12-18. Retrieved 2017-08-31.
- ^ Kellman, Andy. "Kaci Brown biography". Allmusic. Retrieved 19 September 2011.
- ^ Ohtake, Miyoko (August 5, 2005). "Boys rock on: There's still the dance moves, stage effects and screaming fans", The Buffalo News, p. G27.
- ^ Keiper, Nicole (October 2, 2005). "Life is sweet for Nashville popster", The Tennessean, p. D13.
- ^ "Notting Hill Music Launches NHMM Label and Management Division". Billboard. Retrieved 2017-09-26.
- ^ Giorgi Lomadze (2017-06-22), Bone Thugs Feat. Kaci Brown - That Girl, retrieved 2017-08-31[dead YouTube link]
- ^ "Notting Hill Music Launches NHMM Label and Management Division". Billboard. Retrieved 2018-01-25.
- ^ NHMM, LLC (2017-09-07), BROWN & GRAY - Top Down (Official Video), archived from the original on 2021-12-21, retrieved 2017-09-11
- ^ "Kaci Brown". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2017-09-26.
- ^ "Greyson Chance - Hold On 'Til The Night". Discogs. 2 August 2011. Retrieved 2017-09-26.
- ^ "Pixie Lott - Turn It Up". Discogs. Retrieved 2017-09-26.
- ^ "Kaci Brown chart history". Billboard. Retrieved 19 September 2011.
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