Electronic Press Kit for Kim Robins
“Kim Robins deserves to be taken seriously as a vocalist, songwriter, and bandleader in bluegrass music.” - John Lawless
ACHIEVEMENTS
2024 - Feature Story in the January issue of Bluegrass Unlimited
2023 - Top 200 Roots Music Report Top Albums of the Year for Leave the Porch Light On
2022 - Top 100 Roots Music Report Top Albums of the Year for Leave the Porch Light On
2021 - Album Release Leave the Porch Light On - Pinecastle Records
2019 - IBMA Leadership Bluegrass Graduate
2018 - IBMA Official Showcase Band
2018 - Top 100 Roots Music Report Top Albums of the Year for Raining in Baltimore
2018 - Debuted at No. 11 on the Bluegrass Today charts for the single, "Raining in Baltimore" (Feb 2018)
2017 - IBMA Official Songwriting Showcase Artist
2017 - Album Release Raining in Baltimore - Pinecastle Records
2017 - IBMA Momentum Vocalist Award Nomination
2015 - IBMA Momentum Vocalist Award Nomination
2014 - Named 1 of 9 bands everyone was talking about at Merlefest
2013 - Album Release 40 Years Late
Continued Airplay on radio stations across the globe
QUOTES
“With her abundant talent and grow-up outlook, hers gives every indication of being a careeer bluegrass fans will want to follow.” - Jerome Clark
— Rambles.net
“It appears that Kim has spent her time not only honing her craft, but also finding her voice and knowing exactly who she is as a singer.”
— Prescription Bluegrass
“Kim is a real-life songwriter, singer, and seasoned artist. He band is enthusiastic and the crowd was entertained by their professional sound. ”
— Ron McCance-McCance Cabin Series
“I loved Kim Robins' new project, Raining in Baltimore, from the moment it started. I was mesmerized the entire time it was playing. I just love her voice and the emotion she put into each song. I played it numerous stimes and found something new and exciting each time I heard it."” - Al Shusterman
— KUBU Radio
“Since Merlefest has often served as a launching pad for rising talent, fans spread the word about new [buzz bands] like Kim Robins and 40 Years Late”
— Merlefest 2014 Wrap Up Newsletter