NEWS Visit the Official Kathy Yolanda Rice website at http://kathyyolandarice.com for current news, photos, exclusive interviews, music, art, and more! Kathy Yolanda Rice Live Performance at Casa Montego September 6, 2009 from 7:30pm to 10:30pm The Devere Pride Trio and Friends, featuring vocalist Kathy Yolanda Rice will perform a variety of classic jazz standards. Rice's CD, "After All These Years" will also be featured. Come out for a relaxing evening of great music, atmosphere and fun Statement from Kathy Yolanda Rice on passing of Michael Jackson: My heart is deeply saddened by the passing of Michael Jackson. I would like to dedicate my song, "Isn't It a Pity" to the family, friends, and fans of Michael Jackson, in hopes that it will provide a healing embrace during their time of bereavement. We will all miss Michael Jackson and admire his great talent forever!" Listen to "Isn't It a Pity" (full version) for Michael Jackson at http://www.myspace.com/kathyyolandarice Book Kathy Yolanda Rice for you next special event! Review Kathy's Electronic Press Kit (EPK): www.sonicbids.com/kathyyolandarice 2009 - Kathy Yolanda Rice - Music available for licensing for TV, Radio, and Film! http://www.youlicense.com/UserDetails.aspx?User=kyrice KATHY YOLANDA RICE – NOMINATED FOR A 2008 MUSCLE SHOALS MUSIC AWARD IN THE “BEST R&B BAND/ARTIST” CATEGORY The winner was "Shawna P & The Earth Funk Tribe." "The Art of Kathy Yolanda Rice" is Now Available at www.kathyyolandarice.ecrater.com Paintbrush Records and Publishing Announces the opening of Kathy Yolanda Rice's Online Art Gallery and store, featuring "Kards by Kathy" and Rice's Original Paintings and Prints! Kathy's exquisite card line features African Art images, suitable for framing. 2007 Appearances * January 27, 2007 - 6:30 p.m. Kathy Yolanda Rice attends the World Premier of the movie "Constellation," which was filmed in Huntsville, Alabama. The movie opens in theaters everywhere on February 2, 2007. Her cameo appearances in the movie included scenes as a mourner and a scene at the Big Spring Park. 2006 Performances * December 14, 2006 - 6:00 p.m. The Rock in Huntsville, AL. Rice performs a selection of Christmas songs from her upcoming Christmas CD (to be released Dec '07, for the "It Takes a Village" charity Christmas Party. For more information, Contact June Bacon at (256) 852-6869. * August 23, 2006 - Role of Paulette in Mahone Productions' Award Winning Play, "When the Past Comes Back," by Mildred Dumas. Performace at First Baptist Church, Blue Springs Road, Huntsville AL. 2005 * Nov 5, 2005 - Rice performs for the Funset Social & Charity Club at Alabama A&M University * Oct 2005 - Kathy joins the rocking Moms of Mamapalooza! Find out more at www.mamapalooza.com *The Tennesee Valley Jazz Society presents Kathy Yolanda Rice, Live-In-Concert with the Kelvin Wooten Band for the JAZZ~N~JUNE Music Festival at the Huntsville Museum of Art park grounds. Sunday - June 12, 2005 at 5:00PM. * Kathy appears in the March 2005 issue of Sister 2 Sister Magazine, along with Vicki Winans, in Janet Shields Scott's Beauty Column! * Kathy has toured with Mahone Productions' Award Winning Play, "When the Past Comes Back," by Mildred Dumas. She plays the part of Paulette, the Mayor of Atlanta's wife, whose guilt associated with a thirty year old hazing event, propelled her into a life of alcoholism. For more info call (256) 237-8131. BIO Kathy Yolanda Rice was born and raised in the cosmopolitan city of Huntsville, Alabama, where her passion for music and art was recognized at an early age. She studied piano at age 6 and began formal voice training at age 12. After graduating from Alabama A & M University in Music, she began a parallel career in the federal government, which led to her living and singing in New York, Texas, Arizona and California. After returning home to Huntsville, Kathy embarked on a recording project with Record Producer, Kelvin Wooten, formerly of Toni! Tony! Tone! Kelvin brings a fresh sound to Kathy's original music, as he has for other singers that he's produced, such as Jill Scott, Erykah Badu and Kelly Price. Kathy is a gifted vocalist with a unique style of her own. Fast becoming a sought after singer/songwriter, Kathy is capturing the hearts of many with her precious voice and original compositions. Her music tells real-life stories of love, faith and hope. Her debut CD, entitled, "After All These Years" is seasoned with a flavor of jazz and consists of 10 Contemporary tunes. The CD was released under the label of Paintbrush Records & Publishing. An avid traveler, Kathy finds creative renewal while visiting Europe and during vacations at her home in Tunisia, Africa, on the Mediterranean. "The Taxi" phone, one of the tracks on the CD, describes Kathy's unusual experiences while using the public phones in Tunisia. The powerful ballad, "Isn't It a Pity" describes the pain and anxiety associated with being separated from a loved one, and "Your Life" and "I've Gotta Find a Love" are sure to make you want to get up and move your feet to the beat! Some of Kathy's musical influences are Al Jarreau, Michael Franks, Steeley Dan, Quincy Jones, and Angela Bofill. Kathy has toured with her church choir throughout the Tennessee Valley, and received many standing ovations for her solo performance of Order My Steps. She honors God for the multiple talents given to her and feels blessed to be able to share them with others. Her praise is given to Him on the song entitled, He's My Friend on Track 10 of the "After All These Years" CD. Registered with BMI