Kat Edmonson

Kat Edmonson is an award-winning songwriter and singer recognized for her blend of jazz, cabaret, and vintage cosmopolitan pop, with her work featured on platforms like Austin City Limits and NPR’s Tiny Desk Concerts. After advancing to the Top 48 contestants on the second season of American Idol in 2002, Kat Edmonson went on to release her self-produced debut album, Take to the Sky, in March 2009, which impressively reached the Top 20 on the Billboard Jazz chart. Following critical acclaim and a successful Kickstarter campaign, Edmonson released her second album, Way Down Low, in 2012. This album garnered praise from The New York Times and NPR, and achieved the No.

1 position on the Billboard Heatseekers chart. She continued this success with her third album, The Big Picture, released through Sony Masterworks on September 30, 2014, which also topped the Billboard Heatseekers chart, solidifying her presence as a prominent voice in contemporary jazz and pop. Edmonson’s career further diversified through notable collaborations and extensive touring. In 2010, she performed with Lyle Lovett on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and opened for his U.S.

This performance underscored her enduring presence and respect within the music industry, building on a career marked by critical acclaim, measurable chart success, and a unique blend of jazz, cabaret, and vintage cosmopolitan pop. Her versatile talent and established track record position her as a compelling and sought-after artist across diverse artistic and commercial platforms.