"Hearing Kelli Johnson for the first time was like finding a diamond in my own backyard. Her
voice is pure, believable, and most importantly memorable." - Deanna Lee , WZZK Birmingham ,Al
rd.
You did a great job on the air for us! You are a great talent with a bright future. Please come back and
"jam" with us again. We are very proud of you. Keep up the good work! - Bill "Bubba" Bussey from Rick
and Bubba
Kelli has been compared to Allison Krauss, Sheryl Crow, and Rhonda Vincent, but she
has created a blended bluegrass, country and rock to create a sound that is all her own
and like no other!
"Some people are just born with it,or at least sing like they are, and Kelli Johnson is one of those
people! - Erica Long, The Anniston Star
Johnson draws inspiration from a range of genres, and appeals to fans of various styles of
music! - Cyndi Nelson, The Gadsden Times
Kelli Johnson
Kelli Johnson is best known as the Lead Singer for the Dynamic bluegrass group, The Distant
Cousins, and was a recent studio guest on the Award-winning Rick and Bubba show!
She has been performing at festivals and various other venues in the Southeast for almost a
decade! Her recent CD Release party , held at the Mary G. Hardin Center for Cultural Arts,
was a huge success! Host Deanna Lee of WZZK Birmingham had this to say: