Kathy Taylor (musician)

Kathy Yvonne Taylor (born May 6, 1961) is an American gospel musician and artist. She started her music career, in 1999 as Kathy Taylor-Brown, with the release of Taylormade by Aleho International. This album was her breathrough on the Billboard magazine charts, which it placed on the Gospel Albums chart. Her second album, Live: The Worship Experience as Kathy Taylor, was released by Tyscot Records in 2009. The album placed on the Gospel Albums along with chartings on The Billboard 200 and Independent Albums charts.

Not to be confused with Cathie Taylor.
Kathy Taylor
Background information
Birth nameKathy Yvonne Taylor
Also known asKathy Taylor-Brown
Born (1961-05-06) May 6, 1961
Houston, Texas
GenresGospel, traditional black gospel
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter
InstrumentsVocals, singer-songwriter
Years active1999–present
LabelsAleho International, Tyscot
Associated actsFavor
Websitekathytaylorlive.com

Early life

Taylor was born on May 6,[1] 1961,[2] in Houston, Texas as Kathy Yvonne Taylor,[3] and her mother is Doris, of whom she was the fourth child.[4]

Music career

Her music career started in 1999, with the release of Taylormade under the name Kathy Taylor-Brown, on November 16, 1999 by Aleho International Music.[5] This album was her breakthrough release on the Billboard magazine charts, placing on the Gospel Albums at No. 22.[6] She released her second album with Tyscot Records on January 27, 2009, Live: The Worship Experience,[7] and this charted on the aforementioned chart at No. 6, along with chartings on The Billboard 200 at No. 190 and Independent Albums chart at No. 22.[8]

Personal life

Taylor was married to Kenneth LaRue Brown, until his death in 2010.[9]

Discography

Studio albums
List of studio albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions[6][8]
US US
Gos		 US
Indie
Taylormade
  • Released: November 16, 1999
  • Label: Aleho International
  • CD, digital download
 – 22 –
Live: The Worship Experience
  • Released: January 27, 2009
  • Label: Tyscot
  • CD, digital download
 190 6 22

References
  1. Taylor, Kathy (May 6, 2014). "Hey FB family...today is Kathy Taylor's birthday! Help us celebrate her! Like this post, make a separate post..." Twitter. Retrieved March 30, 2015.
  2. Intelius
  3. "Songwriter/Composer: TAYLOR KATHY YVONNE". Broadcast Music, Inc. Retrieved March 30, 2015.
  4. Morris, Mike (November 11, 2010). "Kathy Taylor, Windsor Village church to record live gospel CD". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved March 30, 2015.
  5. AllMusic. "Kathy Taylor-Brown : Discography". AllMusic. Retrieved March 30, 2015.
  6. Billboard. "Kathy Taylor-Brown : Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved March 30, 2015.
  7. AllMusic. "Kathy Taylor : Discography". AllMusic. Retrieved March 30, 2015.
  8. Billboard. "Kathy Taylor : Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved March 30, 2015.
  9. Family. "Kenneth Brown Obituary – Austin, TX". Austin American-Statesman. Retrieved March 30, 2015.
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