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United States Kelly Hogan is a vocalist known for her versatile voice and extensive collaborations across indie rock, country, and jazz genres, celebrated by artists and audiences alike.
Kelly Hogan released two solo albums, "Beneath the Country Underdog" (2000) and "Because It Feel Good" (2001), with Bloodshot Records, and later released "It's a World of Love and Hope" (2016) and a single with The Flat Five on the same label. She also worked in publicity for Bloodshot Records.
Kelly Hogan released her album "I Like To Keep Myself in Pain" with ANTI- Records in 2012. The album is described as an ambitious and moving labor of love, blending classic pop, country, and soul.
Kelly Hogan recorded a cover song a week for an entire year for airplay on WXRT radio station. She also became one of three DJs for their popular show 'The Eclectic Company.'
Kelly Hogan has toured singing back-up for Mavis Staples and also appears on her 2010 album "You Are Not Alone" and her 2019 album "We Get By," collaborating with artists who penned songs for the project.
Kelly Hogan has been a long-running backup singer and collaborator for Neko Case since 1998, recording and touring with her band extensively, including the song "These Aren't the Droids" and the "Bad Luck" video for the 2018 album 'Hell-On'.
Kelly Hogan provided backing vocals on The Decemberists' 2015 album "What a Terrible World, What a Beautiful World" and their 2018 album "I'll Be Your Girl," also joining their respective supporting tours.
Kelly Hogan performed with the Rick Holmstrom Band alongside Saundra Williams, showcasing her versatility across indie rock, traditional country, and jazz.
Kelly Hogan, born on January 11, 1965, in Atlanta, Georgia, established herself in the music industry with a distinctive vocal style that blends various genres. Her early life in Atlanta saw her engaging with music from a young age, starting to sing in bars while still in high school, despite being characteristically shy. She gained initial recognition as the singer and guitarist for The Jody Grind in the early 1990s. The band released two albums, “One Man’s Trash Is Another Man’s Treasure” in 1990 and “Lefty’s Deceiver” in 1992, showcasing her versatile voice before the group disbanded following a tragic car accident that claimed two members.
Following The Jody Grind, Hogan joined The Rock*A*Teens, contributing to their 1996 self-titled debut EP and the 1997 full-length album “Cry.” After leaving the band in the mid-1990s, she embarked on a solo career, releasing her debut album, “The Whistle Only Dogs Can Hear,” in 1996. Her solo work continued with “Beneath the Country Underdog” in 2000 and “Because It Feel Good” in 2001, both released on Bloodshot Records. These albums featured collaborations with notable musicians like Jon Langford and Andrew Bird, and demonstrated her interpretive skills with covers of songs by various artists.
Hogan’s career progressed with significant collaborations and a role as a backing vocalist for numerous artists, most notably joining Neko Case’s band in 1998, a position she maintained for many years, including touring with Case for over a decade. Her 2012 album, “I Like to Keep Myself in Pain,” released on ANTI-, was a collection of songs written for her by esteemed songwriters such as Vic Chesnutt, Stephin Merritt, and Andrew Bird, featuring an all-star band including Booker T. Jones and James Gadson. Beyond her solo work and extensive collaborations, Hogan has also been a member of ‘song interpreters’ band The Flat Five and children’s music group Wee Hairy Beasties, further diversifying her musical impact.
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