About Kathryn
Kathryn Cloward is a dynamic musical sage whose authentic artistry and heartfelt storytelling are magnetic and illuminating. She has earned recognition as an award-winning songwriter-artist, #1 best-selling author, and media publisher, producer, and director. Kathryn’s catalog includes 32 published books and over 250 published songs, including six Kathryn Cloward albums, six children’s albums through her Kathryn the Grape® series, and writing and producing credits for others. She’s cultivated a powerful connection with audiences through her relatable lyrics, radiant energy, and undeniable ability to transform deeply personal experiences into universal anthems of courage, love, and self-discovery. Consistently pouring her energy into helping youth, Kathryn has written and produced songs for organizations supporting children with cancer, rare disease awareness, and teen refugees. She’s a voting member of the Recording Academy and has been a GRAMMY Awards® balloted artist multiple times.
With the new release of her Lighthouse album, Kathryn once again shines a light of love, light, and liberation for listeners everywhere who are ready to embrace their truest selves.
Lighthouse
Lighthouse is Kathryn Cloward’s sixth studio album and reflects a decade of profound personal and artistic growth. Shaped by her commitment to trusting divine timing and allowing creativity to unfold with ease, the album weaves together 10-songs that honor the journey of embodying love, light, and liberation. Presented in both stereo and Dolby Atmos immersive sound, Lighthouse offers listeners a transformative, three-dimensional audio experience that captures every nuance of Kathryn’s soulful vocals and detailed production. This bold step into cutting-edge sound technology underscores her fearless artistry, delivering empowering and emotionally resonant music that is authentic and impactful.
Guitar Girl Magazine Contributing Editor
Guitar Girl Magazine is a top-quality print and digital publication focused on encouraging, inspiring, and empowering female-identified guitar players, and includes relevant stories and advice from women in the music industry. As a Contributing Editor, Kathryn’s inspirational empowerment articles focus on personal and professional development topics.
Award-Winning Children's Music Kathryn the Grape
Kathryn is the creator of the award-winning Kathryn the Grape mindful media series. Her heart-centered illustrated books, vibrant music, and engaging videos provide positive social-emotional mental health tools for youth. Kathryn the Grape has earned over 60 national-level awards for excellence in positive family-friendly media, including multiple Moms Choice Awards, Family Choice Awards, and National Association of Parenting Products Awards.
Dream Catcher
As a little girl, Kathryn dreamed of being a songwriter. But that desire would be dormant within her for decades until, as a grown woman, she decided to stop being scared and start being herself. With determination and a focus on purposeful fulfillment, she emerged in the music industry in 2015. Since then, she has released five KC albums. Kathryn has also released three children’s albums for her award-winning Kathryn the Grape® series. Always remaining true to herself and trusting divine timing, Kathryn’s music continues to expand with her sixth KC album, Lighthouse, releasing 8/8/2025 in stereo and Dolby Atmos immersive sound.
KC Music Recognition
- 2023 – Best Americana Songwriter, Magic Between Me and You (IMC Awards)
- 2023 – Global Music Award, Magic Between Me and You (Album)
- 2022 – Global Music Award, Enough is Enough (Video)
- 2017 – Best Americana Song, I Will Be Going (IMC Awards)
- 2016 – Best Americana Artist (IMC Awards)
- 2015 – Album of the Year, A Soft Place to Fall (West Coast CMAs)
- 2015 – Song of the Year, Lightning Love (West Coast CMAs)
- 2015 – Female Vocalists of the Year (West Coast CMAs)
Children’s music recognition is shared here.
KC Music Releases – Albums & Singles
- 2025
Single Release – Free to Be Me
Album Release – Lighthouse
- 2022
Album Release – Magic Between Me and You
Single Release – We Never Even Kissed
Single Release – Enough is Enough
Single Release – I Fell for You
Single Release – A Decent Man
Single Release – Loving You
- 2021
Single Release – Magic Between Me & You
Single Release – Feminine Divine
Single Release – Surrender
- 2020
Single Release – She Roared
- 2018
Single Release – Ripple Love (Red) in support of Mental Health Awareness & Suicide Prevention
- 2017
Album Release – Ripple Love
Album Release – Secret Keeper
- 2015
Album Release – Free to Fly
Album Release – A Soft Place to Fall