Biography

Kathy Stommel is an authentic country bluegrass and country blues singer/songwriter whose music flows from the depths of her soul with a deep emotional connection that resonates with audiences. With a passion for storytelling and a voice that touches hearts, Kathy’s journey has been shaped by love, loss, and resilience. After raising her three boys following the passing of her late husband to cancer, acquiring a professional license in counseling, and remarrying, she is making a powerful return to music with a highly anticipated CD featuring 12 deeply personal soul-stirring songs.

Kathy’s musical journey began when a professor at Lesley College, where she earned her degree in expressive therapies, recognized the unique way her voice moved people. He told her, “Something came out of your soul and touched people when you sang,” and with his encouragement, she pursued her passion at the prestigious Berklee College of Music. Initially studying voice, she later shifted to songwriting, where she found her true community and honed her craft.

Now, after years away from the studio, Kathy’s music resonates more deeply than ever, blending the raw emotion of her personal experiences with the rich traditions of country and blues. Her new collection of songs invites listeners into a world of heartache, healing, and hope, reflecting the journey of a life well-lived and a spirit rekindled. Her highly anticipated CD, featuring 12 deeply personal songs, reflects the depth of her journey and the strength found in vulnerability.

The recent loss of her father, Paul Greier, a country western singer, deeply moved her and inspired her first release, Singing Cowboys Don’t Talk. Dedicated to her father, the song—and the entire collection—reflects the generational gift of music and how Kathy has come to realize that music communicates life, connection, and love more profoundly than words ever could.

Not long before he passed away, Paul encouraged Kathy to attend a songwriting workshop led by one of his favorite bluegrass singers, Donna Ulisse, believing Donna’s style reflected Kathy's own. Following his advice, Kathy co-wrote Where the Good News Rings Out with Donna and Jan Springer. Paul was thrilled with the song, but tragically passed away the day before he was to visit Nashville to hear it live. The song was played for him while on life support, and afterward, his family discovered the song’s lyrics on his computer as he had been learning it.

This poignant experience helped Kathy understand that the connection she had with her father was through music. His ability to light up a room and communicate through song inspired the title track, Singing Cowboys Don’t Talk. To bring this project to life, Kathy teamed up with Donna Ulisse, who produced the album. Kathy is deeply grateful to Donna, as well as to the talented musicians who contributed their gifts, including Chris Latham, Jake Stargel, Harry Clark, Jeff Partin, Jason Carter, Nate Burie, and Dreama Stephenson for her creative photography.

Kathy's journey has come full circle, and with her 12-track CD, she blends personal stories with the rich traditions of country and blues. She is forever thankful for the love and support of her husband Gary and her three sons—Miles, Allen, and Isaiah—as she embarks on this new chapter.