Katie Thompson is a versatile and prolific alt-country artist hailing from the West Coast.
Her third studio album Bittersweet saw her named a finalist for Best Country Song and Best Country Artist at the 2020 NZ Country Music Awards, cementing her place as a standout voice in the New Zealand country scene.
A seasoned live performer, Katie has built a reputation for her captivating stage presence, opening for legendary artists including Sir Elton John in 2011 and more recently for Don McLean at the Christchurch Town Hall in May 2023. She has also performed at some of the country’s leading festivals, including the Great Kiwi Beer Fest, Nostalgia Festival, and the South Island Wine & Food Festival.
Following a recent songwriting trip to Nashville, Katie returns with fresh inspiration and a renewed creative direction. The experience has left a clear imprint on her writing, with new material already in development. She is currently preparing to head into the studio, with plans to release new music later this year.
The ever endearing, sweet and straight-talking Katie Thompson has released her 3rd studio album ‘Bittersweet’.
Katie Thompson is a versatile and prolific alt-country artist hailing from the West Coast of New Zealand. Channelling the timeless fragility of folk, while embodying the visceral energy of genres the likes of Americana, country, rock and blues.
While feeling comfortably at home within the walls of the recording studio, Katie is a stunning live performer who really brings her music to life in a personal and dynamic way, as portrayed within the many live sessions available online and as experienced by the audience of her frequent live showcases.
On a stage, Katie is able to bridge the typical divide between the artist and the audience, embracing the crowd with the intimacy of her storytelling, as well as with her elegant, understated arrangements that can be tastefully bare, or richly uplifting, depending on the mood of the song.
Katie now has 3 full-length studio albums under her bet with the release of her 3rd album ‘Bittersweet’, recorded with award winning producer Ben Edwards at The Sitting Room, Lyttelton.
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