In an era of grandstanding artistry and pop celebrities who change with each new trend, Kathy Mattea has remained grounded in who she is: a folk-based roots performer and a well-written song’s best friend. She’s let her own instincts be her guide rather than taking cues from what other artists are doing.
There is greatness in how Mattea interprets a song, whether it’s as touching as “Where’ve You Been” and “They Are The Roses” or as rousing as “Come From The Heart” and “Walking Away A Winner.”
Kathy has long been one of country music’s most distinctive and critically acclaimed artists. She has won two Grammy awards, two Country Music Association Female Vocalist of the Year awards and her song “Eighteen Wheels And A Dozen Roses” was named CMA Single of the Year.
 Her albums have always owned an adventuresome quality, from the rollicking acoustic sounds of “Untasted Honey” and “Lonesome Standard Time,” to the Celtic influences of “Time Passes By” and “Love Travels” to the rockin’ sound of “Walking Away A Winner.”
Kathy became the first country music star to make a public statement about AIDS when she addressed the issue on the 1992 network telecast of the CMA Awards. She later organized “Red Hot & Country,” an album that raised funds for AIDS research and education.
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