K. Michelle Signs With BMG Nashville
K. Michelle is now a signed country singer. On Monday (July 29), the R&B retiree revealed that she was signed to BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville.
“I have been ready. I am grateful for this moment,” said K. Michelle, also known as Puddin, in a statement. “Rebels and Real Outlawz, it’s time! I am excited and want to thank my BMG Team. I am happy to finally sing the music I grew up on. I am a country girl at heart and can’t wait to share my country music with you.”
Katie Kerkhover, VP, A&R at BMG added, “When we first met K. Michelle, she radiated her passion for country music. It’s the fabric of who she is because the lyrics represent truth. She’s built an incredible fanbase with her unique vocals anchored with storytelling at its heart and that is what transcends genres.”
(L-R): Peter Strickland (BMG), Katie Kerkhover (BMG), JoJamie Hahr (BMG), John T. Rose (Fox Rothschild), Jon Loba (BMG), K. Michelle, Gina Miller (Off The Bench Management), Leron E. Rogers (Fox Rothschild), Quinn Bauducco (BMG)
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The former reality star released her finale R&B album, I’m The Problem, in 2023 and soon after began teasing her debut country LP with the help of her single, “Tennessee,” and alter-ego, Puddin. The moniker stemmed from a childhood nickname.
In her household, she grew up loving Mary J. Blige and Whitney Houston as well as The Judds and Lee Ann Womack. When she began her pivot into country music last year, she performed with Jelly Roll and released a single with Justin Champagne. She also performed at CMA Fest for a second time.
When speaking with VIBE about her duality, K. Michelle explained, “Country is something that I think is a lifestyle and it’s something that I do. So that’s always in me and it’s something that’s going to be presented.”
Following the release of her country album, she will be touring it, but those dates have not yet been finalized.