She was born and raised in Murray. Beginning as a tiger cub at Murray Elementary, she is a graduate of Murray High School. Along the way, she enjoyed playing soccer in the league her father helped to start, and spent innumerable days and evenings at what is now Glendale Road Church of Christ. Bolls also taught gymnastics at a local dance studio. Needless to say, music is just one of her many talents. The jovial songwriter is very modest, despite being honored with some lofty accolades. “It’s always a thrill to hear a song that I did the demo for on the radio or to see it win a CMA,” Bolls explained. One highlight she recalls is the demo she recorded for what would become a hit as Carrie Underwood's interpretation: "Before He Cheats." She's never dreamed of being a huge, country star like Faith Hill who performs to sold-out stadium crowds. Instead she dreams of packing more modest theatres as her favorites Carol King and Patty Griffin have done. "My dream has always been to make a record that is someone’s favorite record," she said. With supportive crowds in Murray, and an “all 50 states in 50 days tour,” she might not be too far off. She has a complete live album of her songs, with a live EP called 1929, now available on iTunes. For those interested in seeing what Bolls is like on her journey through the challenging world of writing, performing and recording music, she lights up the blogosphere at kacibolls.com. If you get the chance to see her perform, don’t miss the opportunity. Kaci Bolls may be a local girl, but whenever she plays, she proves she’s not just “local talent.”
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