K. Michelle, the powerhouse vocalist known for her soulful R&B ballads, is making a bold leap into country music—a genre she has loved since childhood. Despite her success in R&B, she always felt a pull toward country but was told early in her career that it wasn’t a realistic path for a Black woman1. Now, she’s proving otherwise. Moving to Nashville in 2021, she immersed herself in the country scene, collaborating with artists like Morgan Wallen and ERNEST. Her first official country release, Country Love Song, featuring Justin Champagne, marks the beginning of a new chapter. With her signature storytelling and emotional depth, K. Michelle is bringing her unique voice to a genre that has long been close to her heart.

 Kimberly Michelle Pate (born March 4, 1982) is an American singer and television personality.

Kimberly Michelle Pate (born March 4, 1982) is an American R&B singer and television personality. She was a regular cast member on the VH1 reality television series Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta during its first two seasons, later returning to the show during its fifth season. She subsequently signed with Atlantic Records. Her debut studio album, Rebellious Soul, debuted at number two on the US Billboard 200, and number one on the US Top R&B Albums charts.

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 Kimberly Michelle Pate (born March 4, 1982) is an American singer and television personality. 

 Kimberly Michelle Pate (born March 4, 1982) is an American singer and television personality. 

 Kimberly Michelle Pate, (born in Memphis, Tennessee) or more commonly known by her stage name K. Michelle is a singer of R&B and Soul music as well as a songwriter.

 K. Michelle’s Hurt Shit is a raw, unapologetic anthem that showcases her signature blend of vulnerability and strength. Featured on her album I’m The Problem, the song dives deep into themes of heartbreak, resilience, and self-empowerment. The music video, directed by Des Gray, visually amplifies the song’s emotional intensity with striking imagery and powerful storytelling. K. Michelle’s soulful delivery, combined with the video’s moody aesthetic, makes Hurt Shit a standout piece that resonates with anyone who has faced pain and emerged stronger.

 Kimberly Michelle Pate (born March 4, 1982) is an American singer and television personality. Her debut studio album, Rebellious Soul, debuted at number two on the US Billboard 200, and number one on the US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums charts. The album debuted at eight six in the US and spawned three singles "Love 'Em All", "Maybe I Should Call" and "Hard to Do". The album sold 87,000 copies in its first week in sales.

 Kimberly Michelle Pate (born March 4, 1982) is an American singer and television personality. She is best known for appearing as a regular cast member on the VH1 reality television series Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta during its first two seasons. Michelle subsequently signed with Atlantic Records. Her debut studio album, Rebellious Soul, debuted at number two on the US Billboard 200, and number one on the US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums charts. Her second studio album Anybody Wanna Buy a Heart? was released on December 9, 2014. The album debuted at eight six in the US and spawned three singles "Love 'Em All", "Maybe I Should Call" and "Hard to Do". The album sold 87,000 copies in its first week in sales.

 "Hard to Do" is a song by American singer K. Michelle from her second studio album Anybody Wanna Buy a Heart? (2014). The song was released in 2015 as the fourth single from the album. It was written by K. Michelle, Bianca Atterberry, Maurice Simmonds, Julian Jackson, Brian James, Janice Johnson, and Raphael Saadiq, and was produced by American record producer Soundz. "Hard to Do" is a soul ballad with lyrics revolving around missing a partner following a break-up and the desire to have sex with them. One commentator noted that the single's melody was reminiscent of American girl group Total's single "Kissin' You" from their 1996 self-entitled album.

  King is a website geared toward African American and urban male audiences. It features articles about hip-hop and R&B as well as sports and fashion. The magazine is published by Townsquare Media and was a spinoff from XXL. The magazine was started in 2002. It ceased publication on March 31, 2009, citing failing ad sales as a result of the poor economy and plans to release monthly installments soon. It resumed publication, this time as a quarterly magazine, in late 2009. It was later suspended again, and the website was sold by Harris Publications to Townsquare Media in 2014.