Kylie Rae Harris
Harris performing in 2012
Harris performing in 2012
Background information
Born(1989-05-15)May 15, 1989
OriginWylie, Texas, U.S.
DiedSeptember 4, 2019(2019-09-04) (aged 30)
Taos, New Mexico, U.S.
GenresCountry
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • musician
Instrument(s)
  • Vocals
  • guitar
Years active2010–2019
Websitekylieraeharris.com

Kylie Rae Harris (May 15, 1989 – September 4, 2019) was an American singer-songwriter.[1][2][3][4] She was born in Wylie, Texas.

Career

At age twelve, Harris was enrolled in a vocal camp and began crafting her own songs and playing guitar. By the time she graduated from high school, Harris earned a music scholarship and a welding scholarship, but took neither and decided to press on with her musical career. She was one of the featured artists in Troubadour, TX, a television show documenting her rising career as a Texas country singer-songwriter.[5]

On July 1, 2010, Harris released her debut album titled All the Right Reasons,[6] followed by an EP in 2013 titled Taking It Back.[7]

In 2013, Harris began working on material for a second full-length album and toured with fellow Troubadour, TX star Zane Williams throughout the state.[8] Then in March 2019, she released a new self titled EP.[9]

Death

Harris died on September 4, 2019, when her car collided with another near Taos, New Mexico. She was 30 years old[10][11] and is survived by her daughter.[12] A subsequent investigation, completed in December 2019, revealed she had been driving up to 102 mph (164 km/h) (95 mph (153 km/h) when the crash occurred), confirmed by her vehicle's computer, and had a blood alcohol level three times the legal limit. Harris clipped the rear end of a vehicle in the right lane, swerved into oncoming traffic,[13][14] and hit another car head-on. The driver of the other car, 16-year-old Taos High School student Maria Elena Cruz, was also killed.[15] Cruz's father, Deputy Chief Pedro Cruz of the San Cristobal Fire District, responded to the call not knowing his daughter had been involved in the accident.[16]

Harris had a drunk driving conviction from 2017. As part of her conviction, she was ordered to have an ignition interlock device installed in her car.[17]

References

  1. ↑ Sawyer, Bobbie Jean (June 12, 2019). "Texas Artist Kylie Rae Harris Shares Festival Fashion Looks and Summer-Ready Playlist [Exclusive]". Wide Open Country. Retrieved September 7, 2019.
  2. ↑ Dearmore, Kelly (September 20, 2013). "Kylie Rae Harris on Singing with Zane Williams and Her (Excellent) New EP". Dallas Observer. Retrieved September 7, 2019.
  3. ↑ "Singer-Songwriter Kylie Rae Harris Looks Deeper at Lessons Learned". Guitar Girl Magazine. March 26, 2019. Retrieved September 7, 2019.
  4. ↑ Graves, Cory (February 4, 2019). "Song of the Day: Kylie Rae Harris – "Big Ol' Heartache."". Central Track. Retrieved September 7, 2019.
  5. ↑ "Country Singer Kylie Rae Harris Reveals She Was Approached for ABC Reality Show". Country Music.
  6. ↑ "Kylie Rae Harris – All The Right Reasons". discogs. 2010.
  7. ↑ "Kylie Rae Harris – Taking It Back". discogs. 2013.
  8. ↑ John, Caroline (September 6, 2019). "Who Is Kylie Rae Harris: Wiki and Facts About the Deceased Country Singer". Earn The Necklace. Retrieved September 11, 2019.
  9. ↑ Dearmore, Kelly (March 29, 2019). "Kylie Rae Harris Looks Back and Moves Forward on Her New EP". Dallas Observer. Retrieved September 7, 2019.
  10. ↑ Matlock, Staci (September 5, 2019). "Sheriff: Speed likely contributed to crash that killed Taos High teen, Texas singer". Taos News. Retrieved September 7, 2019.
  11. ↑ Gonzalez, Sandra (September 5, 2019). "Country singer Kylie Rae Harris dies in car accident". CNN. Retrieved September 5, 2019.
  12. ↑ Reuter, Annie (September 5, 2019). "Kylie Rae Harris Dead: Country Singer Dies In Car Accident". Billboard. Retrieved September 5, 2019.
  13. ↑ "Country singer Kylie Rae Harris was drunk, speeding at over 100 mph before deadly crash". NBC News. December 6, 2019. Retrieved December 6, 2019.
  14. ↑ "Country singer Kylie Rae Harris' alcohol level was 3 times legal limit, driving 102 mph at time of crash". Fox News. December 6, 2019. Retrieved December 6, 2019.
  15. ↑ "Country singer Kylie Rae Harris caused "senseless" crash that killed her and teen, sheriff says". CBS News. September 9, 2019. Retrieved September 9, 2019.
  16. ↑ Stimson, Brie (September 8, 2019). "Kylie Rae Harris crash a shock for NM fire chief; learns his 16-year-old daughter also died". Fox News. Retrieved August 25, 2023.
  17. ↑ Sager, Jessica (September 23, 2019). "Kylie Rae Harris was driving 102 mph at time of fatal crash, authorities say". Fox News. Retrieved December 6, 2019.
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