Kristen Kelly

Kristen Kelly

Keynote Speaker: Country Music Artist; Known for "Ex-Old Man"

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Kristen Kelly Biography

People believe in Kristen Kelly. Candid and down to earth, with a room-filling smile and a voice that echoes the heart of what she sings, Kristen laughs as she describes her music as “a little more grease than polish.” And that grease is an exciting mix, distilled from her country, blues, and classic rock influences into a passionate, playful, often sexy, and always heartfelt reflection of real life as she knows it. But Kristen was far from an “overnight” discovery.

Born in Waco, Texas, Kristen Kelly grew up in the country, living on 10 acres in small-town Lorena, Texas. She credits her outdoorsy, adventurous spirit in adult life to those days of “simple country living.” She sang in talent shows and high school choir, and by middle school had taken an interest in poetry, beginning the foundation for the songwriting that would emerge years later.

While bartending in 2001, an impromptu performance earned Kristen an on-the-spot invitation to sing with a regional classic-rock cover band. That night launched a three-year part-time gig with the band as she moved closer to a life in music, co-writing her first song (“Down in Flames” with Brandon Jenkins and Stoney LaRue) in 2004, the same year she began a two-year music degree at Waco’s McLennan Community College.

Her musical style embraces influences ranging from Fleetwood Mac, The Eagles and Bob Seger to singer/songwriter Patty Griffin to the blues and soul of Ray Charles, Susan Tedeschi and Bonnie Raitt, while her country roots were shaped in part by the sounds of the ‘80s and ‘90s.

Kristen mines her own truth with a lighthearted look at love gone awry on the groove-filled “Ex-Old Man,” while the deeply personal “Feeling Nothing” is the culmination of lyric lines that had been in her thoughts for years. “There stands a man I used to love / his hands my skin they used to touch / the very hands that once held my heart” begins the ballad of time-won healing.

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Kristen Kelly Videos

Kristen Kelly - Ex-Old Man - YouTube
Kristen Kelly - He Loves To Make Me Cry - YouTube

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What topics does Kristen Kelly speak about?

Kristen Kelly is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Music.

Where does Kristen Kelly travel from?

Kristen Kelly generally travels from Nashville, TN, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Kristen Kelly?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Kristen Kelly for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Kristen Kelly for your next private or corporate function.

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AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Kristen Kelly or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.

Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

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Kristen Kelly is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Music. The estimated speaking fee range to book Kristen Kelly for live events is Below $10,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Kristen Kelly generally travels from Nashville, TN, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Caylee Hammack, Lanie Gardner and Caitlyn Smith. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Kristen Kelly for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 22/05/2025.

Kristen Kelly Videos

Kristen Kelly - Ex-Old Man - YouTube
Kristen Kelly - He Loves To Make Me Cry - YouTube
  • How do I book Kristen Kelly to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Kristen Kelly for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Kristen Kelly, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Kristen Kelly or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Kristen Kelly for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Kristen Kelly, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is Below $10,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Kristen Kelly, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Kristen Kelly speak about?

    Kristen Kelly is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Music.
  • Where does Kristen Kelly travel from?

    Kristen Kelly generally travels from Nashville, TN, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Kristen Kelly?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Kristen Kelly for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Kristen Kelly for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Kristen Kelly or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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