Kimberly Locke
| Kimberley Locke | |
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Locke in May 2011
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Kimberley Dawn Locke |
| Also known as | Kim Locke |
| Born |
January 3, 1978 Hartsville, Tennessee |
| Origin | Nashville, Tennessee, United States |
| Genres | R&B, pop, dance |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, model |
| Years active | 2003–present (singing) 2005–present (modeling) |
| Labels | Curb, Dream Merchant 21, I AM Entertainment |
| Associated acts | Randy Jackson |
| Website | www |
Kimberley Dawn Locke (born January 3, 1978) is an American singer, songwriter and model. She has recorded in the dance and pop genres, and has targeted the adult contemporary radio format.
Locke gained fame with her participation in the 2003 American Idol television series in which she placed third. In 2007 she garnered media attention for her participation in Celebrity Fit Club.
Locke was born in Hartsville, Tennessee, to Donald and Christine Locke, and is the second of two children, with an older brother named Ashley. She and her brother spent most of their life in Gallatin. At age five, Locke began singing in church. Her parents divorced when she was eight years old.
Locke grew up admiring such singers as Janet Jackson, Whitney Houston, Patti LaBelle and Diana Ross. She and childhood friends Chandra Boone, Selina Robb, and Nacole Rice formed a quartet as teens named Shadz of U, which performed at many local churches. The group later appeared on Locke's 2007 Based on a True Story album, singing backup on Everyday Angels.
Locke went to Gallatin High School, where she was one of sixteen members to participate in its performing group. She remained in the group throughout her high school years. She was also selected twice as a member of the All-Middle State Chorus. After graduating, she began to work for a company in Nashville as an administrative assistant.
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