Katie May is an independent country singer-songwriter based in Kansas, known for a clear, feminine country voice. Born and raised in Wisconsin and now based in Manhattan, Kansas, Katie has steadily expanded her touring footprint across Texas, Oklahoma, Missouri, Arkansas, Tennessee, Nebraska, Iowa, Indiana, Minnesota, as well as California markets including Monterey, Napa Valley, and the Palo Alto area, sharing stages with national and regional touring artists. She brings a familiar Midwest feel to both her music and live performances.
Whether performing as a duo with lead guitarist and co-writer Jed Wymore or with her full band, Katie delivers a polished and consistent live show. Joined by Jed Wymore on lead guitar, Kris Hitchman on bass, and Bobby Hapgood on drums, the band performs a mix of Katie May originals, available on all streaming platforms, alongside a selection of 90s and current country songs. Since forming in 2024, the group has steadily gained momentum, opening for national artists throughout 2025 and 2026.
Katie has opened for national artists including Josh Meloy (2026) Matt Stell (2025), Mike Ryan (2026), headlined prominent regional venues, and was selected as an opening act at Hoofbeat Festival 2026 alongside Jason Aldean, Kane Brown, Bailey Zimmerman, and Terri Clark. She will also perform a pre-show at Starlight Theatre in Kansas City for Darius Rucker.
“Katie May gained quite a few new fans at The Otter’s Den. She and Jed put on a great show, we can’t wait to hear her on the radio.” — The Otter’s Den, Monterey Peninsula
Recent singles include “Luxury Love,” “You’re Everywhere I Go,” and “Love Got the Jack.”