Thankful and happy are the most descriptive adjectives representing the heart, soul and spirit of a woman known to the world as Kimberley Locke. Once a small town girl with big time dreams, the Gallatin, Tennessee native has evolved into a talented singer, songwriter and business woman exemplifying confidence, passion and determination to persevere through any obstacle placed in her path. The former American Idol, season two contestant showcases all of her raw emotions, character and journey to now on her sophomore Curb Records release, Based On A True Story.
 

Based On A True Story took a year and a half for Kimberley to complete and she could not feel more proud of her accomplishment. Wearing her heart on her sleeve, Kimberley knows her fans will be able to relate to her album because, “we all go through the same things we just go thru them at different times. That’s what makes music the universal language because everybody falls in love, out of love, gets hurt and hurts somebody. That’s just life.”

The co-owner of Croton Creek Steak House & Wine Bar in Croton Falls, NY recognizes that the sky is the limit and the goal to all of this is longevity because this journey is a marathon, not a sprint. “I want to continue to work in this industry and have opportunities come my way. A lot of people shoot up to the top and they are a flash in the pan. I don’t want to be a flash in the pan, I want people to remember my name,” just as they do her idols Tina Turner, Patti Labelle and Whitney Houston.

There’s a quiet humility to Kimberley Locke which is part southern girl charm, but the other part, is truly based on a true story. “Nobody knows what I’ve been through except me and God. I know what it has taken me to get here and I know I didn’t get here by myself. I’m always thankful for people who have helped me to get to where I am. I try to stay focused and remind myself that you get out of it what you put into it.”