Kata Rhe Gillispie was born into country. With rhinestone-encrusted maternity stage clothes, Kata’s mother performed a s lead singer while her father played bass in a local country –western band out of Georgetown, Kentucky. They played in a variety of venues that ranged from Roadhouse-style pool halls to Sunday night socials. As an only child, being brought into the world by musicians meant that she spent her earliest years on the road getting spoiled by the band as she traveled with her parents.
At the age of five, Kata has memories of being mesmerized by Louise Mandrell as she sang and played the fiddle on the Mandrell Sister’s variety show. At that moment Kata decided she too, wanted to play the fiddle the way Louise could. By the age of sixteen, Kata had fiddled and clogged her way into the spotlight. She and her parents decided to form their own band and Kata’s father assumed bass position while her mother took a backseat as a manager, and let Kata sing lead.
At the age of nineteen, Kata approached the Charlie Daniels’ tour bus at a concert and bravely entered for the sole purpose of asking Charlie himself if she could perform with him on stage. Followed by some some witty banter between the two, the conversation ended with, “Do you know the ‘South’s Gonna Do It Again’?” That night, Charlie reluctantly invited Kata on stage with the best introduction he could give to a young girl he had just met before the show.
Charlie was taken with her talent and the rest is history; She’s been playing off and on with him ever since, only driving her harder to pursue her dream for a career in music. She’s a tomboyish southern soul with a rock n roll spirit that everyone can appreciate, but passionate enough that her heart is often worn on her sleeve, making her edgy and sugary sweet.
Her love for music and passion of performing is best summed up when asked if she’s ready for the roller-coaster ride that the country music industry can be. Her response every time is “I was born with my bags packed.”
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Um, help, I have a Kata Rhe and Rebel Yell CD stuck in my player in the Scion!.........NAH, TURN IT UP AND TEAR OFF THE KNOB! Girl, again.........KICKS SERIOUS ASS!
You rocked that house lastnight girl and I'm so proud to be on the stage with you. I've had the best time singing with you and being a part of your project too. Thank you for that, and most of all for your friendship...in the end that's REALLY what matters most.
Can I please just say for all the world to see...........YOU ROCKED MY FACE OFF! KICKED ASS, TOOK NAMES, AND LOOKED AH-MAZE-ING, as always! So, so, so, proud of your girl! It was truly fantastic!
Hey sweetie... just wanted to let you know I'll be here in July when you play at the city! :D Can't wait to hang out with you. Already told mom you were going to be in town so I think she's planning to watch Madison that weekend. Can't wait to see you! :D
hey Kata..how are ya!? don't see Steel Bridge on your sched this year..:(..too bad...would have been good to see ya again.. anyway, hope you are well! give a shout if/when you're passing through NY..see ya..-c
Thanks for the friendship! I am glad that I found you on myspace. Hey if you are around Nashville, we are playing for a great benefit on June 6th at Centennial Park in Nashville and we would love for you to join us. It is for a great cause! Either way, we will let you know when we get music posted so you can let us know what you think. Talk to you soon! Here is more information on the event if you want to participate...... On June 6, 2009, the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America will host its yearly Take Steps event at Centennial Park in Nashville. The event starts at 4:00 pm and registration is at the Band Shell. A lot of different businesses and groups participate and I would be honored if you would join my team or if you prefer you can create your own. I am flying out with my Los Angeles based band, Svedish Fish, in support of this event and we would love to see you there representing the music community in Nashville. To join our team go to http://online.ccfa.org/site/TR/Walk/Chapter-Tennessee?pg=entry&fr_id=1240 and enter Team Savannah & Svedish Fish.
