Born and raised in Texas and shaped by the sounds of outlaw country, '70s acoustic rock, and southern grit, Kenny Karr has spent decades doing one thing exceptionally well; commanding a room with nothing but a guitar and a voice.

Kenny cut his teeth performing with his family band True Texas before logging years on stage with the Kim Hightower Band across Florida and fronting Americana group Altered Routes. That road experience shows. Whether he's playing a winery patio, a corporate reception, or a private party, Kenny reads the room and delivers exactly what the moment calls for.

Available as a solo act or an intimate acoustic duo, Texas Roots Music is the kind of live entertainment that feels effortless and sounds like home. The setlist draws from classic country, outlaw, and roots-rock, think artists your crowd already loves, performed with a warmth and authenticity that streaming playlists simply can't replicate.

Based in Houston and available throughout Southeast Texas and beyond, Kenny is an easy, professional booking for events that deserve more than background noiseKenny Karr was born and raised in Texas, steeped in the sounds of ’70s acoustic rock, outlaw country, and southern grit. He first hit the stage with his family band True Texas, then spent years performing across Florida with the Kim Hightower Band and fronting the Americana group Altered Roots.

In 2019, Kenny launched his solo project Wood & Steel, focusing on intimate acoustic performances. But in 2025, he turned the page to a new chapter: Texas Roots Music. Under this new banner, Kenny brings his unmistakable style; part country, part roots-rock, all heart, to venues across Southeast Texas. It’s the same soul, with a name that fits the sound.