Kye Fleming is best known for writing a series of hit songs in the 1980s, making productive collaborations with artists Ronnie Milsap and Barbara Mandrell.
15 Facts About Kye Fleming
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Kye Fleming's father was in the Navy and the family had to move often.
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Kye Fleming was exposed to music through uncles who played in country bands.
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Kye Fleming knew then that she wanted to have a career in music.
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Kye Fleming attended the University of Arkansas with a vocal scholarship, and performed as a solo act in coffeehouses and bars during that time.
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In 1974, at the same time that Elvis Presley was playing a show in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Kye Fleming was singing in a hotel lounge in Tulsa, which happened to be the same hotel where Presley's band was staying.
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Kye Fleming took the offer, packed her Ford Econoline van and headed west.
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Kye Fleming invited her to come to Nashville first before she went back home.
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Kye Fleming played some songs for him and said "tell me what you want and I can write it".
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Kye Fleming signed her as a staff writer and she was paired with songwriter Dennis Morgan who was an excellent guitarist and had more of a pop background.
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Kye Fleming has called Dennis Morgan the "perfect creative partner".
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Kye Fleming was in touch with Tom Collins almost daily and could create a song targeted by him directly to one of his clients, including Ronnie Milsap, Barbara Mandrell, Sylvia, and others.
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Kye Fleming enjoyed working with Tom Collins' staff and developed a friendship with Collins' receptionist, Sylvia Jane Kirby, who had aspirations of becoming a recording artist herself.
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Kye Fleming co-wrote with Nashville Songwriters Hall of Famer Don Schlitz, creating the number one hit "Give Me Wings".
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Kye Fleming formed KyeCatt Music, partnering with fellow songwriter Catt Gravitt.