Kline, who also hopes to design her own clothing line some day, says she's most at peace when people relate to her music. She relishes the moments when someone approaches her at a show or a fan sends her an email to express their appreciation. Says the up-and-coming star, "I'm always thrilled, because to me that's the utmost compliment when someone says, 'I relate to your music and you've really inspired me.'"
Kline says that she has developed a closer relationship with her father now, but it's clear that she still draws much of her strength from her mom. A couple of years ago, Kline's mom nearly died from a brain aneurysm and a heart attack. "That was really a big eye opener for me," she confesses. "You realize how someone can go from being A-OK and the next minute be fighting for their own life. That was a pretty surreal moment for me."
In addition to her mother's illness, Kline also lost a grandmother and a grandfather in recent years. "I'm kind of in that whole phase right now of really taking life for everything that it's worth and really savoring the moment," Kline says.
Her mood becomes more upbeat when she starts to speak about her self-titled debut album, which will be released on Feb. 6. Her single, "Inside," has been gathering enormous praise around the music world and Kline is anxious to showcase her hard work and talent.
"Just some good old rock 'n roll man," Kline says of the album. "We're really excited about releasing it. I think that it's going to let my fans experience a little bit more about me, who I am as a writer, and who I am as a person. I think that people are going to see some different sides to me and I'm really excited to share that."
One of the songs found on Kline's upcoming album is "Remember Myself." It's a song that she wrote to capture the memories of her past.
"I'm talking about everything that I went through in my childhood, coming from a broken home and being embarrassed about it as a kid," Kline says. "It made me who I am and I wouldn't change it for the world now, because if I didn't go through those things, I wouldn't be me."
Speaking to Kline, you quickly realize that she is confident that her moment is about to arrive and her days of singing into the mirror as a child are closer to reality.
"I've always know this is what I'm supposed to do," she says. "When I trace my steps back, everything has led me to the point where I'm at in my life right now, and to me, it's not by chance. You have to make it happen obviously, because it's just not given to you, but I do believe in fate and I do believe in dreams, and I believe you can be proactive and make things happen for yourself if you want it bad enough."
Sounds like the makings of the next great rock 'n' roll star.
For more information on Kim Kline, visit her official Web site — www.kimklinemusic.com
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