Hi, I am Cori Kennedy
Singer and Songwriter
Cori Kennedy is a country singer-songwriter from West Concord, Minnesota, known for powerhouse vocals and story-driven songs rooted in real life and Midwest grit. Raised in a big, blue-collar family, her music reflects hard work, small-town truth, and emotional honesty – blending a timeless country foundation with a fearless, modern edge.
Kennedy rose to national attention as a standout contestant on NBC’s The Voice (Season 28), where she joined Team Reba McEntire and advanced through the Battles and Knockouts, earning praise for her powerful vocals and emotionally grounded performances. Her ability to command a stage was on full display when she performed the National Anthem for the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium, delivering a career-defining performance in front of 66,000 fans.
Before fully stepping into music, Kennedy was an NCAA softball national champion – a chapter that instilled in her the discipline, resilience, and competitive drive that continue to shape her approach to both life and artistry. These qualities underpin her bold, story-driven songwriting, which blends traditional country storytelling with a contemporary sound that resonates across generations.
With a rapidly growing and highly engaged fanbase – 185K on TikTok, 104K on Instagram, 67K on Facebook, and 20K on X – and over 355,000 streams on Spotify, Cori Kennedy is emerging as one of country music’s most compelling new voices, rooted in the Midwest and built for the national stage.
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