Legendary Gospel Singer Shares About Her 40 year Music Career - Kim Burrell

In this episode of The Jimmy Rex Show, Jimmy sits down with gospel music legend Kim Burrell — singer, songwriter, pastor, and founder of The Legend Vocal Academy. Known for her powerful voice and influence in gospel and R&B, Kim has worked with icons like Whitney Houston, Stevie Wonder, Brandy, Celine Dion, and many more.

Kim opens up about her journey growing up in a musical family, her close relationship with Whitney Houston, and the lessons she’s learned navigating both the gospel world and the mainstream music industry. She also shares her passion for mentoring future singers through her academy and the importance of authenticity, spirituality, and truth in her career.

This powerful conversation dives into music, faith, resilience, controversy, and the timeless influence of gospel on culture.

00:00 Introduction
01:00 Kim Burrell’s extraordinary journey in music
02:00 Growing up in a musical family and early influences
05:00 The Legend Vocal Academy and teaching others to sing
07:00 Memories and lessons from Whitney Houston
12:30 Navigating gospel, mainstream music, and controversies
18:00 Career highlights: performing with Stevie Wonder, Harry Connick Jr., and others
23:00 The mission behind The Legend Vocal Academy
25:00 Gospel music, culture, and the power of soul
28:00 Kim’s proudest moments and legacy
30:00 Where to connect with Kim
30:52 Outro

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