Kimmi Bitter and The Westside Twang

Kimmi Bitter and The Westside Twang

Imagine the sun-soaked charm of Palm Springs circa ‘62 mixed with a dash of California coastal weirdness in a mod-inspired dreamscape. Kimmi Bitter is a paradox that echoes the traditions of classic country, yet feels like it's breaking all the rules at once. A rising force in the underground Americana scene she's mixing the old school with the new cool by capturing the attention of music fans and critics alike. That boundary-pushing spirit came alive in her debut album Old School, which dropped in 2024 and came out swinging. It landed solidly on the Top 25 Americana Album Radio Chart and racked up a jaw-dropping eight nominations and three wins. But it didn't stop there—her album dominated the Alt. Country Specialty Charts for four weeks in a row, and earned an Album of the Year nod from Saving Country Musicalongside Sierra Ferrell, Red Clay Strays, and Billy Strings. Her singles Aquamarine and “Cowboy Kind of Girl” claimed the coveted Song of the Year title at the 2024 and 2025 San Diego Music Awards consecutively, beating high-profile nominees like Jason Mraz and P.O.D. If that wasn't enough, her breakout year keeps rolling with a field-leading four nominations for the 2025 San Diego Music Awards and two wins for Song of the Year and Best Country or Americana Album. That's not just a sign of success—that's a signal that Kimmi's about to kick into high gear. Named one of Americanafest's biggest musical takeaways, and her album Old School also made it to Whiskey Riff's Top Debut Albums list and was mentioned on Billboard's 8 Must-Hear New-Country songs. With four major nominations already locked in for 2025, building a buzz for a sophomore album on the way, and a reputation for constantly pushing boundaries, it's clear: Kimmi Bitter is just getting started.