Many people play an instrument…Some are good; Others are great…Few people, however, have honed their craft and become accomplished at seeing their passion and gift come alive. From an early age, it was clear that Kimberly has a great gift. When she began picking out songs on the piano at two years and playing for her father’s church choir at six; it was evident that her steps were ordered. While having strong roots in the Deep South and the church, she credits her late father, Pastor Robert L. Tibbs with all her musical abilities. Kimberly has broadened her horizons to embrace many different genres of music, ranging from Gospel, Pop, Rock, Blues, Jazz, Adult Contemporary, and many more. With over twenty-five years of musical experience, Kimberly has become an accomplished B-3 Organist, Keyboardist, Pianist, Songwriter, Arranger, Lyricist, and Producer. Keyboardist and Vocalist of the Sensational, all African-American Band, “Paradigm,” now “P.M.S." (P.retty M.usical S.istaz including: Gloria B. Caldwell, Lead Singer; Canita Rogers, Bassist/Vocalist; Aretta Hill, Percussionist/Vocalist), she uses a sultry voice and an impressive skill of playing to win over any crowd. To her credit, Kimberly has professional training in digital recording and has been keyboardist and background vocalist for country star, “Amber Leigh," and Organist and Vocalist for J.L. Johnson and the Soul Seekers of Florence, Alabama. Kimberly is also a Council Member of the Board of Advisors in the College of Arts (Music Department), in the Music Industry Communications Program. Located at J.C. Calhoun Community College, Kimberly gives back knowledge, experience, and industry advice to the students; and has been doing so since 2008. Kimberly has successfully formed Notebook Productions as well Pokatonka Publishing Company; both affiliated with BMI Music and has progressed as a successful Organist, Songwriter, Producer, Singer, as well Business Owner.
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She has worked with Legendary Soul Singer, Percy Sledge ("When A Man Loves A Woman"); Legendary Producer David Johnson (Percy Sledge, Lynard Skynard, The Supremes, The Commodores, Lionel Richie, and many more); Producer Jimmy Nutt of The Nutthouse (Jimmy Buffett, Percy Sledge, and many more); Legendary Guitarist the late, Chalmers “Spanky” Alford (The Roots, Raphael Saadiq, Kirk Franklin, Angie Stone, D’Angelo, Al Green, Canton Spirituals, Joss Stone, and many more.); Kelvin Wooten (Jill Scott, Anthony Hamilton, Mary J. Blige, The Isley Brothers, Macy Gray, Chrisette Michelle, Kelis, Raphael Saadiq, and many more); New Gospel sensation, Sean Simmonds (Dave Hollister); Songwriter/Producer Philip White, 2004 CMA Song of the Year Recipient for Rascal Flatts “I’m Moving On” (Reba McIntire, Rascal Flatts, Faith Hill, and many more); Legendary Guitarist, Blue Miller (India Arie, Isaac Hayes, Pink Floyd, and many more); Canita Rogers, Producer/Keyboardist/Bassist/Vocalist (Bonecrusher, Sean Simmonds, and many more); Aretta Hill, Drummer/Songwriter/Singer; Gloria Betts-Caldwell, Singer; Guitarist Billie Panda; Bassist Kevin Grant; Bassist Rita Tucker (The Legendary Blues Singer Johnny Taylor); Guitarist and Vocalist Norris Jones (Aaliyah, Boney James, Kirk Franklin, Van Hunt, and many more); Jones, Gareth R.  Organist/Keyboardist Joseph Stallworth; Drummer Mark Beckett; Drummer/Percussionist Brandon Pair; Bassist James L. Durva; Legendary Vocalists Gail West and Angie Primm; Bassist Barney Johnston; Praise and Worship Leader of Orlando's New Destiny Church, Madelyn Berry; Drummer/Percussionist Tony Bush; Acoustic Guitarist/Vocalist Mike Cole; Gospel Artist Tiffany Green, Drummer/Percussionist/Vocalists/Keyboardist Larue Larry of Abstract Band, Bassist Freddie Jones, and a host of local musicians, churches, businesses, and artists. Kimberly has also performed at venues locally including:  Huntsville’s own Homeport International Grill, Decadence, Improv Entertainment and Restaurant, The Red Caboose, while also taking her act on the road at Tunica, Mississippi's Fitzgerald Casino; and then coming back around to sit in at Atlanta’s very own Apache’ Café.  Kimberly has also shared the stage with gospel greats such as Darrel Petties & Strength in Praise, Rev. Norman Hutchins, Pastor Armondo Adams and Redemption of Columbus, MS, Lisa Knowles and the Anointed Brown Singers of Memphis, TN, and John Smiley and the Voices of Nashville, TN. Kimberly has also shared the stage with Grammy Award Nominated R&B Singer, KeKe Wyatt, most noted for hits, "My First Love, You and I, Nothing In This World, and You;" all collaborations with Certified Platinum Winning R&B Sensational Singer, Avant.
 

This up and coming talent has worked on projects with artists, producers, and songwriters: Legendary Soul Singer, Percy Sledge, Legendary Producer David Johnson, Country Star Amber Leigh, Madelyn Berry’s, "A Voice to Inspire," The Kirby Family, The Tibbs Family, Courtney Moore and Remnant of Praise, and Songwriter and Producer Philip White. Releasing her first album, self-entitled, “Kim Tibbs,” Kimberly has released the energy of her passion for songwriting, writing real music, and expressing herself thru song.  Already in the workings, her second album, a personal collection of songs entitled, “…Like You,” is a legendary sound in the making! Realizing a long time dream, Kimberly has devoted herself to her musical career where she will have the freedom and time to continue to create beautiful, comfort music for the world to enjoy!