Kimberly Schlapman

Kimberly Schlapman is a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, cookbook author, and founding member of the acclaimed country group Little Big Town. Born on October 15, 1969, in Cornelia, Georgia, she teamed up with Karen Fairchild at Samford University to form the band that rose to success with hits like “Boondocks”, “Girl Crush”, and “The Daughters.” Her Southern upbringing, church choir beginnings, and lifelong passion for food and music have deeply shaped her creative identity Decider+15Southern Living+15BrainyQuote+15.

Beyond her music career, Schlapman has published a cookbook and frequently shares her love of Southern cooking, hospitality, and family recipes. She views food as a way to connect people and heal communities, often recalling nostalgic memories of her mother and grandmother in the kitchen, and how she carries their legacy forward through dishes and tradition Southern LivingHer culinary storytelling extends beyond recipes into memoir-like reflections on love, resilience, and motherhood.

Here are a few of Schlapman’s most memorable quotes that reflect her warmth, wisdom, and grounded philosophy:

“In the South, our lives kind of revolve around food and taking care of people with food. If someone was sick … my momma was at their door with pie or a cake…” +15A-Z Quotes+15Southern Living+15
“There is a tradition in Southern cooking of recipes handed down for generations. And when I make my grandmother’s strawberry pie I feel her right with me.” +4+4+4
“I learned something … that you never judge how someone may be reacting … because you don’t know what they may be going through. … I try to make people feel good about themselves always.” +2BrainyQuote+2BrainyQuote+2

These reflections embody Schlapman’s values of compassion, tradition, and community—including her belief in nurturing others through both music and meals.