Time Out New York called Shelley King "The Real Deal" & made her their "Critics Pick". The Austin Chronicle describes her writing and songs "a proverbial trunk full of instant hits and yet-unheard classics" The Dallas Observer says King "Onstage, she leads her band through tangents of electric Southern blues and acoustic folk, revved-up Cajun country and rock and roll with a charismatic ease that evidences the resilience of a lifelong performer".
The first woman to hold the title of Official Texas State Musician sharing this honor with such artists as Willie Nelson, Billy Joe Shaver, Lyle Lovett, Billy Gibbons, and Ray Benson of Asleep at the Wheel. Shelley King is a celebrated songwriter, seasoned bandleader and superb vocalist based in Austin and touring nationally & internationally with a spirited live show blending Americana, blues, roots-rock, folk, soul & fun. She has been hailed by critics & fans around the globe. Her 2010 release, "Welcome Home" was named in the Top 100 Americana Albums of 2010 by the AMA.
Shelley delivers the goods straight from the heart with a voice that's splendidly rich and warm and as big as the all outdoors.
