Katrina Elam

Infobox musical artist
Name = Katrina Elam

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Img_capt = Katrina Elam at the Maverick Saloon & Grill, Santa Ynez, California, January 14th, 2005
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Background = solo_singer
Birth_name = Katrina Ruth Elam
Born = birth date and age|1983|12|12
Origin = Bray, Oklahoma, USA
Instrument = Vocals
Genre = Country
Occupation = Singer-songwriter
Years_active = 2004-present
Label = Universal South
Associated_acts = Carrie Underwood
URL = http://www.katrinaelam.com/

Katrina Elam (born December 12, 1983 in Bray, Oklahoma) is an American country music singer. Starting with the release of her debut single "No End in Sight" in 2004, Elam has charted a total of four singles on the "Billboard" Hot Country Songs charts to date. She has also released one studio album (2004's "Katrina Elam") for the Universal South Records label.

Early life

Elam was born in Bray, Oklahoma, population 1,035. She performed in a 4-H talent show at the age of 9. In 1998 she was named female vocalist of the year by the Oklahoma Country Music Association and the Oklahoma Opry. Elam received a publishing contract at the age of 16. In her senior year of high school, her mother home schooled her because of her busy writing and recording schedule.

Career

After completing high school, Katrina Elam moved to Nashville, TN, where she secured a contract with Universal South Records.cite web |url=http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:wbfqxqtaldde~T1 |title=Katrina Elam biography |accessdate=2008-07-15 |last=Jeffries |first=David |work=Allmusic] Jimmie Lee Sloas produced her first self-titled album, released on October 5, 2004. The album reached #42 on Billboard's Top Country Albums chart and #33 on Top Heatseekers chart. The first single, “No End In Sight”, reached #29 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. The follow-up single "I Want a Cowboy" reached #59 on the same chart. Elam also toured in 2004 with Keith Urban.

Elam later toured with Rascal Flatts to promote her unreleased second album, "Turn Me Up". "Love Is," the only single released from the album, peaked at #47 on Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart in 2006. Another track from the album, "Flat on the Floor," received some radio airplay without being officially released, eventually peaking at #52. Carrie Underwood later included a version of the track on her second album (2007's "Carnival Ride"). Elam exited Universal South in 2008. [ [http://www.cmt.com/news/country-music/1585038/country-labels-keep-rosters-full-despite-album-sales-dip.jhtml Country Labels Keep Rosters Full Despite Album Sales Dip] ]

Discography

Albums

Both albums recorded on Universal South Records.

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