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Welcome to Kathy Stommel Music
Kathy Stommel is an authentic country bluegrass and country blues singer/songwriter whose music flows from the depths of her soul with a deep emotional connection that resonates with audiences. With a passion for storytelling and a voice that touches hearts, Kathy’s journey has been shaped by love, loss, and resilience. After raising her three boys following the passing of her late husband to cancer, acquiring a professional license in counseling, and remarrying, she is making a powerful return to music with a highly anticipated CD featuring 12 deeply personal soul-stirring songs.
Kathy’s musical journey began when a professor at Lesley College, where she earned her degree in expressive therapies, recognized the unique way her voice moved people. He told her, “Something came out of your soul and touched people when you sang,” and with his encouragement, she pursued her passion at the prestigious Berklee College of Music. Initially studying voice, she later shifted to songwriting, where she found her true community and honed her craft.
Now, after years away from the studio, Kathy’s music resonates more deeply than ever, blending the raw emotion of her personal experiences with the rich traditions of country and blues. Her new collection of songs invites listeners into a world of heartache, healing, and hope, reflecting the journey of a life well-lived and a spirit rekindled. Her highly anticipated CD, featuring 12 deeply personal songs, reflects the depth of her journey and the strength found in vulnerability.
The recent loss of her father, Paul Greier, a country western singer, deeply moved her and inspired her first release, Singing Cowboys Don’t Talk. Dedicated to her father, the song—and the entire collection—reflects the generational gift of music and how Kathy has come to realize that music communicates life, connection, and love more profoundly than words ever could.
Not long before he passed away, Paul encouraged Kathy to attend a songwriting workshop led by one of his favorite bluegrass singers, Donna Ulisse, believing Donna’s style reflected Kathy's own. Following his advice, Kathy co-wrote Where the Good News Rings Out with Donna and Jan Springer. Paul was thrilled with the song, but tragically passed away the day before he was to visit Nashville to hear it live. The song was played for him while on life support, and afterward, his family discovered the song’s lyrics on his computer as he had been learning it.
This poignant experience helped Kathy understand that the connection she had with her father was through music. His ability to light up a room and communicate through song inspired the title track, Singing Cowboys Don’t Talk. To bring this project to life, Kathy teamed up with Donna Ulisse, who produced the album. Kathy is deeply grateful to Donna, as well as to the talented musicians who contributed their gifts, including Chris Latham, Jake Stargel, Harry Clark, Jeff Partin, Jason Carter, Nate Burie, and Dreama Stephenson for her creative photography.
Kathy's journey has come full circle, and with her 12-track CD, she blends personal stories with the rich traditions of country and blues. She is forever thankful for the love and support of her husband Gary and her three sons—Miles, Allen, and Isaiah—as she embarks on this new chapter.
"Singing Cowboys Don't Talk"
Kathy Stommel Releases Heartfelt Bluegrass-Americana Album “Singing Cowboys Don't Talk”
New Recording Artist on Bell Buckle Records Pays Loving Tribute to Her Late FatherÂ
and the Healing Power of Music
Nashville, TN – March 3, 2026 – New artist, singer-songwriter Kathy Stommel today releases her deeply personal new album, Singing Cowboys Don't Talk on Bell Buckle Records (Blue Roan Productions / Bell Buckle Media and Records). Blending bluegrass, Americana, and folk, Stommel's music has already earned national chart success on the Americana Music Charts and Bluegrass Today Grassicana charts. Her songs touch the heart and are intentionally written to uplift and support listeners—mirroring the life-changing work she does through her acclaimed "Igniting Purpose" program for mental health and personal growth. The album is a loving tribute to Stommel's late father, Paul Greier—a true singing cowboy whose wordless connection through music shaped her life and career. The title track serves as the featured single and emotional centerpiece of the project. Produced by bluegrass powerhouse Donna Ulisse, Singing Cowboys Don't Talk was recorded at The Gorilla's Nest in Ashland City, TN. The record features an all-star lineup of musicians:
- Lead Vocal: Kathy Stommel Â
- Producer: Donna Ulisse Â
- Guitar: Jake Stargel Â
- Mandolin: Harry Clark Â
- Fiddle: Jason Carter Â
- Bass / Resophonic Guitar: Jeff Partin Â
- Harmony Vocals: Nate Burie & Donna Ulisse
Engineered and mixed by Chris Latham, with mastering by Chris Latham. Graphic design is by Dreama Stephenson; photography by DreamBEE Art Photography (Cottontown, TN).
UPC: 198715950823
Available now on all major streaming platforms: https://ampl.ink/y3Bml
and at KathyStommelMusic.com. In her own words from the album liner notes:
"Singing Cowboys Don't Talk" is dedicated to my late father, Paul Greier… The connection I had with my dad was music. When he sang, he lit up a room and poured out his heart… The impact on our relationship through music was more powerful than words. The idea 'Singing Cowboys Don't Talk' came to me." Stommel continues, "After my dad passed, I contacted Donna Ulisse and asked if she would produce this album. She said a very excited 'yes!' Donna helped me bring the music I had inside me into this beautiful reality of a collection of life songs. I am forever grateful to Donna… and to all the incredible musicians who brought each song to life."Â
- Kathy Stommel.
The album also includes the song “Where the Good News Rings Out,” co-written with Donna Ulisse and Jan Springer at the very workshop her father encouraged her to attend. Kathy Stommel is a singer-songwriter, mental healthcare specialist, and founder of the “Igniting Purpose” program. Through her music and work, she helps others find healing, connection, and renewed purpose—proving that sometimes the most powerful conversations happen without words.
ALBUM CREDITSÂ Â
- Album Title: Singing Cowboys Don't Talk Â
- Artist: Kathy Stommel Â
- Label: Blue Roan Productions / Bell Buckle Media and Records Â
- Producer: Donna Ulisse Â
- Recording Studio: The Gorilla's Nest – Ashland City, TN Â
- Engineer & Mixing: Chris Latham Â
- Mastering: Chris Latham, Ashland City, TNÂ Â
- Graphic Design: Dreama Stephenson Â
- Photography: DreamBEE Art Photography, Cottontown, TNÂ Â
- Featured Singles: “Singing Cowboys Don't Talk”,  “Wild Heart”, “Don’t Look to this World”, “Way Down in Mississippi” and “Where the Good News Rings Out”
ALBUM BIO (Officially from Kathy Stommel)
"Singing Cowboys Don't Talk" is dedicated to my late father, Paul Greier. He was truly a singing cowboy. Not long before he passed away, my dad called me… and encouraged me to attend Donna Ulisse's songwriting workshop. I attended, wrote "Where the Good News Rings Out" with Donna and Jan Springer, and recorded it. We played it for him while he was on life support. After he passed, I realized the deepest connection I had with my dad was through music. The idea for "Singing Cowboys Don't Talk" came to me. Donna Ulisse not only co-wrote the title track with me but also agreed to produce the entire album. Her encouragement, talent, and southern love—along with the extraordinary musicianship of Jake Stargel, Harry Clark, Jason Carter, Jeff Partin, Nate Burie, and Chris Latham—brought these life songs to breathing reality. Thank you to my husband, Gary, and sons, Miles, Allen, and Isaiah, for their unwavering support. This album is for anyone who has ever found healing, love, or purpose in a song when words alone weren't enough." — Kathy Stommel.
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