Kathleen Cartwright, (aka Kate) is a gifted singer-songwriter whose singing versatility has captured the hearts of many listeners. Unlike most artists, Kate's voice has the unique gift of shifting tones and styles enabling her to cross over into many genres. Her songwriting always comes from her heart, which pours out in her captivating lyrics and music that has touched many.
In 2009 Kate released “Singing Angel.’ A song she wrote to bring comfort and healing to people who have lost loved ones. It was also designed to reduce stress producing a mind/body/spirit connection achieving calmness and inner peace. In addition to writing the song and performing it, she also plays the keyboard in the instrumental ending of the song, which pulls listeners in transporting you to a place of peace and tranquility.
In 2010, Kate's " Singing Angel” music video followed winning her the prestigious Aegis Award. Aegis Awards are the video industry's premier competition for peer recognition of outstanding video productions and non-network TV commercials.
Following her music video, Kate was contacted by 'Memorial Music Library,' in which they offered to include her 'Singing Angel' song in their vast library of amazing songs by talented artists.
Kate then went on to write and perform, “A Melody for You," a roadside memorial song. She then created a video for The Florida Department of Transportation in which they use to raise awareness today.
In 2011, Kate wrote "Hand in Mine." This was a song she dedicated to her daughter, but also for any parent that has been blessed with a son or a daughter.
Kate's biggest accomplishment came In September 2015 when her first full-length studio album, “Fusion" was released. Kate decided on this title because the album is a blend or “fusion” of Soft Rock, Country, and elements of Blues and Jazz. Once the title was decided, she and Nick Palmer of Real Feel Recording collaborated to write the song, “Fusion" to correlate with the title. This is a fun and quirky bluesy kind of song that just pops. It was then followed with “I Feel the Rain,” a more introspective tug at your heart tune. Also Included in this album are two songs that Kate performs from songwriters, Sean Ryan with “Our Next Moment and Ben Gorski with “Identity.” She had an amazing backup singer, Mikey Chinchilla for both of these songs that added that special touch. The musicians on the album are Nick Palmer, Will Snyder, Phil Mango & Jacob Aicher from Real Feel Recording in Casselberry Florida where the album was also recorded, produced and engineered. This album is a nice blend of originals and various covers delivered in a very smooth captivating style...each song 'Pops' and pulls you in. Kate’s voice with its many colors has a sincere, sultry and personal quality that resonates throughout her music. The songs Kate wrote, covered and chose for her album have resulted in an amazingly captivating eclectic album that reinforces her emergence as a one-of-a-kind, passionate artist. This album really does have something for just about everyone. Check out all the album songs by clicking on the Store tab here.
Kate has created videos for all of her songs. You can view them under the video tab here or on Youtube under 'Kathleen Cartwright.' She shares, "I just love the whole creation process of making and editing videos...love it as much as singing and writing songs.
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Kate's music also has been a way for her to give back to her community. She volunteerd for many years at Orlando Union Rescue Mission helping the homeless before relocating. Today, she continues to donate to the organization.
As an established songwriter, Kate is a member of ASCAP, American Society of Composers Authors and Publishers.
Kate shares, “I don’t aspire to fame with my music. Singing feeds my soul and brings me inner peace. If it can bring enjoyment and also comfort to others if for only a few moments, then I know I have achieved success. I give thanks always to the Lord above for giving me the opportunity to do something I love."
