Kimberly Schlapman's Bio

Kimberly Schlapman is a singer in the band Little Big Town and the host of Great American Country’s Kimberly’s Simply Southern. In 1998, Kimberly helped found Little Big Town with Jimi Westbrook, Phillip Sweet and her college friend Karen Fairchild.

 

Born in Cornelia, Georgia, Kimberly moved to Birmingham, Alabama, to attend college at Samford University. Kimberly began singing in church, but competed in many junior high talent shows. Kimberly moved to Nashville with Little Big Town’s Karen Fairchild to pursue careers in country music. Little Big Town became well known for the Top 10 single, “Boondocks,” and has since sold over 1.5 million records and received several ACM, CMA and Grammy nominations. The country duo won the 2015 ACM Award for Vocal Group of the Year.

 

Kimberly’s passion for making simple, home cooked recipes with her family and country singing friends back home keeps Kimberly hunting for culinary treasures on the road. Kimberly’s Simply Southern follows Kimberly on tour as she explores the best food across America, and back to her Nashville kitchen whereshe uses the inspiration to create traditional family recipes.

Most Popular Recipes

All Recipes by Kimberly Schlapman

Smashed Potatoes

Broccoli-Cheese Casserole

Jerk Chicken

Honey Punch

Peas and Rice

Shoestring Potatoes with Garlic Mayo

Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Rosemary

Cheesy Pepper Jelly

Beet Juice

Pear Salad with Honey Vinaigrette

Grilled Flank Steak with Parsley Sauce

Low Country Boil

Hot Dogs with Okra Giardiniera

Apples and Leeks

Stovetop Baked Beans

Berry Salad

Lasagna with Squash and Cheese Sauce

Apple Cider Cake with Caramel Sauce

Watermelon Spritzer

Nappa Slaw

Blueberry Half and Half

Cool Cucumber Salad

Biscuit Crumble with Chocolate and Raspberries

Red Onion, Tomato and Herb Salad

Hot-Dipped Chicken

Biscuit-Topped Beef Stew

Cranberry Spinach Salad with Fig Balsamic Vinaigrette