Kimberly Schlapman Age, Wiki and Bio

Kimberly Schlapman

Quick Info

ProfessionCook, Actor, Singer
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth15/10/1969
Age55 years
BirthplaceToccoa, Georgia, United States

Bio/Wiki

Profession(s)
  • Cook
  • Actor
  • Singer

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 7" (170 cm)
Eye ColorLavender Gray
Hair ColorExtra Light Ash Blonde

Educational Qualification(s)

College/UniversitySamford University, Birmingham, Alabama
Educational QualificationMusic Major

Personal Life

HometownCornelia
Zodiac SignLibra
Hobbies
  • Cooking
  • Flea-marketing
  • Running

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Marriage Date28/11/2006
Previous HusbandSteven Roads (Deceased)

Family

Siblings
Brother1
SisterPaula James
SpouseStephen Schlapman
Children
  • Daisy Pearl
  • Dolly Grace

Career

Career Highlights
  • Kimberly began her career in music early, inspired by her upbringing in a musical family.
  • She founded the country music group 'Little Big Town' in 1998, which garnered multiple awards and sold over 1.5 million records.
  • Besides her musical career, she hosted a cooking show titled 'Kimberly's Simply Southern' starting in 2012, showcasing her passion for cooking.
  • Kimberly has authored several cookbooks and children’s books, sharing her culinary talents and personal experiences.
  • She featured in various music videos for Little Big Town songs and appeared in the TV series 'Monarch' in 2022.

Favourites

Film'It's A Wonderful Life' (1946)
Song'Roses In The Snow' (1980) by Emmylou Harris
TV Shows
  • 'I Love Lucy' (1951)
Cartoon CharacterFoghorn Leghorn

Social Media

Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/ohgussie/
Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/LittleBigTownKimberlySchlapman/
YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@KSimplySouthern
Twitterhttps://x.com/ohgussie

Some Lesser Known Facts

Raised in a middle-class household, Kimberly's family emphasized music and creativity.
Moved to Cornelia shortly after birth and started playing piano at the age of 8.
Took charge as the church pianist at 11 years old and entered talent competitions by age 12.
Inspired to pursue music at a young age, she balanced her dreams with a love for cooking.
Dropped out of kindergarten due to fear of fire drills.
Met Karen Fairchild at university, together they sang and formed 'Little Big Town.'
After her first husband's passing, she found love again with her friend Stephen and they married the following year.
Struggled with fertility and experienced multiple failures with IVF before adopting their second daughter.
Enjoys sharing moments with her pet dog on social media, reflecting her love for animals.
The phrase 'Oh, Gussie' became associated with her during childhood for its versatility.