KC Johns: Jergel's Rhythm Grille W/ Creed Fisher

Born in Memphis, Tennessee, and raised in Hernando, Mississippi, KC Johns was immersed in music early on. Named after KC and the Sunshine Band and inspired by artists including Led Zeppelin, Stevie Nicks, and Sheryl Crow, Johns formed a band by the age of 17. In 2017, she packed up her guitar and headed for Nashville, singing on Broadway stages before landing an opportunity to perform with Carnival Cruise Lines. What was meant to be a six-month contract turned into several years of international touring, honing her stage presence, and connecting with global audiences. KC Johns has built an impressive performance résumé since then. She was featured in Dolly Parton’s Coat of Many Colors at Dollywood, opened for major artists like Luke Bryan, Chris Young, Randy Houser, Trailer Choir, and Morgan Wade, and performed at esteemed events, including Texas Motor Speedway, Big As Texas Festival, HWY 30 Music Fest, and Country Cruisin’. With dynamic, compelling vocals and an undeniable determination, KC delivers infectious country-rock that feels like a whiskey-soaked night in your favorite honky-tonk. Think Miranda Lambert’s grit, Sheryl Crow’s ease, and Brandi Carlile’s soul, wrapped into a sound that’s both instantly familiar and unmistakably her own. During the pandemic, KC leaned into livestreaming and social platforms, organically building a devoted international audience that led to performances as far as Norway and beyond. That global reach continues today through national and international touring, including appearances in the UK and Europe. In 2022, she released her digital debut album Thunder and later launched her own Whiskey, Thunder Mesquite Smoked Bourbon Whiskey, in partnership with Cali Distillery. Distributed nationwide, the bourbon has earned multiple honors, including Best Bourbon and Best of Class at the Sunset International Spirits Competition in 2024 and 2025. KC Johns turned heads with her viral single “Rodeo Queen,” opening with the unforgettable lin