Kylie Rae Harris Explained

Kylie Rae Harris
Birth Date:15 May 1989
Death Place:Taos, New Mexico, U.S.
Years Active:2010–2019
Genre:Country
Origin:Wylie, Texas, U.S.

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 102mph (95mph 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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Texas Artist Kylie Rae Harris Shares Festival Fashion Looks and Summer-Ready Playlist [Exclusive]]. Sawyer. Bobbie Jean. June 12, 2019. Wide Open Country. 7 September 2019.
  2. Web site: Kylie Rae Harris on Singing with Zane Williams and Her (Excellent) New EP. Dearmore. Kelly. September 20, 2013. Dallas Observer. 7 September 2019.
  3. Web site: Singer-Songwriter Kylie Rae Harris Looks Deeper at Lessons Learned. March 26, 2019. Guitar Girl Magazine. 7 September 2019.
  4. Web site: Song of the Day: Kylie Rae Harris – "Big Ol' Heartache.". Graves. Cory. February 4, 2019. Central Track. 7 September 2019.
  5. Web site: Country Singer Kylie Rae Harris Reveals She Was Approached for ABC Reality Show. Country Music.
  6. Web site: Kylie Rae Harris – All The Right Reasons. 2010 . discogs.
  7. Web site: Kylie Rae Harris – Taking It Back. 2013 . discogs.
  8. Web site: Who Is Kylie Rae Harris: Wiki and Facts About the Deceased Country Singer. John. Caroline . September 6, 2019. Earn The Necklace. September 11, 2019.
  9. Web site: Kylie Rae Harris Looks Back and Moves Forward on Her New EP. Dearmore. Kelly. March 29, 2019. Dallas Observer. September 7, 2019.
  10. Web site: Sheriff: Speed likely contributed to crash that killed Taos High teen, Texas singer . Matlock . Staci . September 5, 2019 . . September 7, 2019. subscription.
  11. Web site: Country singer Kylie Rae Harris dies in car accident. Gonzalez. Sandra. CNN. September 5, 2019. September 5, 2019.
  12. Kylie Rae Harris Dead: Country Singer Dies In Car Accident. Reuter . Annie. Billboard. September 5, 2019. September 5, 2019.
  13. Web site: Country singer Kylie Rae Harris was drunk, speeding at over 100 mph before deadly crash. NBC News. December 6, 2019 . en. December 6, 2019.
  14. Web site: Country singer Kylie Rae Harris' alcohol level was 3 times legal limit, driving 102 mph at time of crash. Fox News. en. December 6, 2019. December 6, 2019.
  15. News: Country singer Kylie Rae Harris caused "senseless" crash that killed her and teen, sheriff says . September 9, 2019 . . September 9, 2019.
  16. Web site: Stimson . Brie . 2019-09-08 . Kylie Rae Harris crash a shock for NM fire chief; learns his 16-year-old daughter also died . 2023-08-25 . Fox News . en-US.
  17. Web site: Kylie Rae Harris was driving 102 mph at time of fatal crash, authorities say. Sager. Jessica. September 23, 2019. Fox News. en-US. December 6, 2019.

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