She moved to Johnson City in 2006 for college, and has called it home ever since.
The guitar and banjo player credits her father for passing along his passion for music with her.
She has released two solo albums and one E.P.
Amythyst has also appeared on the albumSongs of Our Native Daughters.
It was my best way to connect with people."
Amythyst Kiah
I don’t care about having a number one hit.
I don’t care about being a platinum-selling artist.
I care about making a living doing something that I love and creating art that speaks to me.
“My dad happily cooked a huge chunk of the meals.
He always enjoyed it.”
“I don’t care about having a number one hit.
I don’t care about being a platinum-selling artist.
I care about making a living doing something that I love and creating art that speaks to me.
Obviously I’ve been nominated for awards…and I’m not saying that it’s not important.
About Biscuits & Jam
In the South, talking about food is personal.
It’s a way of sharing your history, your family, your culture, and yourself.
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