Kathy Mattea

Kathy Mattea is a Grammy Award-winning country and bluegrass singer known for her distinctive style and storytelling, achieving multiple number-one hits and significant industry accolades. After securing a contract with Mercury Records in 1983 and releasing her self-titled debut album in 1984, Kathy Mattea achieved a significant breakthrough with her third album, Walk the Way the Wind Blows, in 1986. This acclaimed project, which integrated folk and acoustic sounds, yielded her first Top 10 country hit, ‘Love at the Five and Dime.’ Mattea’s distinctive style and storytelling quickly established her as a prominent voice in country and bluegrass music. Her commercial success escalated with Untasted Honey in 1987, featuring her first number-one single, ‘Goin’ Gone,’ followed by the two-week chart-topper ‘Eighteen Wheels and a Dozen Roses’ in 1988.

Her remarkable career will be celebrated with her induction into the Grand Ole Opry in 2025. With a career marked by critical acclaim, multiple Grammy and CMA awards, and a consistent commitment to her artistic vision and community engagement, Mattea continues to be a compelling and influential figure.