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St. Pete Country Fest
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Kenny Whitmire

Georgia-born MCA crooner Kenny Whitmire is cutting through the noise with a “rich, wine-smooth

vocal… steeped in timeless country sounds reminiscent of Randy Travis and Keith Whitley” (Billboard).

Relocating to Nashville in 2022 from Woodstock, GA after one semester of college, Whitmire fell quickly

into Music City’s songwriting community, sharpening plainspoken-yet-profound story songs and a

quietly confident vocal, and honing in on his authentic take on the throwback sound he grew up on.

The everyman upstart writes, sings, lives, and breathes traditional country music, with a classic bent and

undeniable beer joint appeal, drawing inspiration from predecessors like Merle Haggard and Daryle

Singletary. Fueled by an unexpected combination of a rabid, grassroots fandom and Charlie Puth-fueled

internet magic, Whitmire is ascending to new heights now, releasing his in-demand originals like “I Gave

Her The Moon,” “Me Being Me,” and “You’re Getting Colder.” His seven-track debut EP, Fool In a King

Size Bed, which includes breakout hit “I Gave Her The Moon,” is set for June 12. Catch Kenny on the

road throughout 2026, supporting Tracy Lawrence, Billy Currington, Ian Munsick, and more.

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