Kim Ruff Moore is an American singer songwriter and Prolific Author
Kim Ruff | |
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| Born | Vidalia, Georgia, U.S. |
| Genres | Gospel Christian |
Early years edit
A native of Vidalia, Georgia, Ruff is the fourth child born into the Lane-Green family. She has 4 sisters and two brothers.Kim was very talented in High School and College at Brewton Parker. She received Most Talented in High School and Her Junior and Senior Year at Brewton Parker College College.
Musical career edit
Ruff is a mezzo-soprano often compared to Whitney Houston.[1] On June 26, 2009, Ruff released her debut solo album, Ready to Live. The album was nominated for New Artist of the Year and Contemporary Female Artist at the Stellar Awards,[2] and won the Fan Favorite award for New Artist of the Year.[3] Ruff wrote and co-produced the entire album. Ruff has been compared to songwriter Diane Warren for creating music with simple lyrics and melodies.[1] Kim won a Stellar Award for fan favorite at the 25th Annual Stellar Awards 2010.
Prolific Author edit
Kim is a prolific author of 20 children's books and 18 self help books all available with the worlds largest book retailers. She created several children's series and is becoming a respected voice in financial self help and relationship advice.
Pageants edit
Ruff was crowned Miss Black Teen of Vidalia, Georgia in 1988.
Personal life edit
Kim was widowed after her husband of 27 year, Mack Ruff died of a pulmonary embolism. She has since married music producer and former Soul Stirrers member- Gospel singer songwriter Jeffery Moore. Together, they are members of the Gospel husband and wife duo Group The New Consolers. Kim's son Spencer Carrington was born on November 3, 2001. Spencer is featured on her album singing a duet titled "Child of A King". Spencer is a very talented singer- songwriter working on his debut album.
Discography edit
Albums edit
| Year | Album | Label | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Ready to Live | Mackim Records | Stellar Award |
References edit
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- ^ a b Marovich, Bob (16 December 2009). "Kim Ruff - Ready to Live". Journalofgospelmusic.com. Retrieved 21 February 2019.
- ^ "The Official 25th Annual Stellar Award Results (2010)". GOSPELflava.com. Retrieved 2024-03-11.
- ^ "The Stellar Awards". Gospelflava.com. Retrieved 21 February 2019.