Karli Whetstone

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Karli Whetstone
Origin Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Genres Country
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter
Years active2010–present
Website http://www.karli.com

Karli Whetstone, born in Ohio, United States, is an American country music writer and singer.

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Career

Whetstone began dancing at the age of three and continued dancing through high school. She won championships and competed at the national level for her dancing. Whetstone began classical vocal training at the age of 12, soon entered singing contests and, by the age of 14, was performing with area bands in Ohio.[ citation needed ]

After graduating high school, Whetstone began to open shows for big-name acts in Nashville, including Taylor Swift, Phil Vassar, Darryl Worley, and Joe Nichols. [1]

Whetstone released her self-titled four-song EP, as well as the regional hit single "Ohio" in 2011. [2] "Ohio" was adopted by Ohio State head football coach Jim Tressel being played for over 100,000 people in Ohio Stadium during every home game.

She is also often featured in local media in the Nashville area presenting her recipes, such as her Leprechaun Cake. [3]

In 2015, Whetstone released her music video for "Frozen," directed by Roman White. [4]

In 2016, she released the Country Enough – EP, produced by Tone Def. It features six songs including "Blow It Up." [5]

Personal life

Whetstone is currently married to Doug Datish. [6]

Discography

AlbumYear Released
Country Enough – EP2016
Karli – EP2012
I Didn't2011
I'm Having a Good Day2011
Ohio2012
Climbing Up Mount Everest2011
Did You Know?2011

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