Molly Kate Kestner Explained
Molly Kate Kestner (born November 29, 1995) is an American singer-songwriter most notable for her song "His Daughter", which went viral in 2014 in many countries.[2] After the release of her debut self-released single, Kestner was signed to Atlantic Records and has released seven major label singles since joining their roster.[3]
Early life
Kestner is one of seven siblings in her family.[4]
Before the success of "His Daughter", Kestner performed covers and original material, and put them on YouTube for extended family members too far away from her and her family. In addition to singing and piano, Kestner is also an accomplished violinist. Kestner was a member of the 2012–2013 Minnesota Music Educators Association All-State Mixed Choir.[5]
Success of "His Daughter"
His Daughter |
Type: | single |
Artist: | Molly Kate Kestner |
Released: | May 12, 2014 |
Recorded: | 2014 |
Genre: | Pop |
Length: | 5:57 |
Label: | Broken Phone Productions |
Next Title: | Good Die Young |
Next Year: | 2016 |
"His Daughter" is a song written by Kestner that chronicles a woman that has an unplanned pregnancy.
Her video later brought the attention of Star Trek actor George Takei, who commented on his Facebook page "Has America found its young Adele? I'm nearly breathless from listening." "His Daughter" also received attention from singer Jordin Sparks.[6] [7] Kestner's video later gained 2 million+ views after Takei and Sparks shared Kestner's video. Kestner later performed the song on Good Morning America.
Kestner later released a studio version of "His Daughter" on iTunes.[8]
Discography
Singles
- "His Daughter" (2014)
- "Good Die Young" (2016)
- "Prom Queen" (2017)
- "It's You" (2017)
- "I Don't Know" (2017)
- "Compromise" (2017)
- "Footprints" (2017)
- "Not Over You" (2018)
- "On Again" (with Honors)(2018)
- "Prisoner" (2018)
- "My Way Up" (2019)
- "Get Up" (2021)
- "Troubles" (2021)
- "Bridges" (2021)
- "Better Than My Best" (2021)
- "Used to Be You" (2021)
- "Hiding in the Crowd" (2021)
- "Small Town Stars" (2022)
- "Hand That You Hold" (2022)
- "Blame It on the Weather" (2022)
Songwriting credits
Personal life
Kestner married singer-songwriter Brock Baker in 2016.[9] [10]
External links
Notes and References
- https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VCC6-G2B
- Web site: Meet Molly Kate Kestner, the Voice Behind YouTube Hit 'His Daughter'. ABC News. 11 December 2015.
- Web site: Molly Kate Kestner . Molly Kate Kestner | Album Discography . . 1995-11-29 . 2020-04-11.
- Web site: Minnesota teen Molly Kate Kestner's YouTube ballad goes viral. 1 May 2014. TwinCities.com. 11 December 2015.
- Web site: Molly Kate Kestner: Austin singing sensation. 2 May 2014. Kttc.com. 11 December 2015. 3 March 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160303234029/http://www.kttc.com/story/25409824/2014/05/02/molly-kate-kestner-austin-singing-sensation. dead.
- Web site: Meet Molly Kate Kestner, the Voice Behind YouTube Hit 'His Daughter'. 14 May 2014. Yahoo. 11 December 2015. 5 March 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160305010645/https://gma.yahoo.com/blogs/abc-blogs/meet-molly-kate-kestner-voice-behind-youtube-hit-214702588--abc-news-music.html. dead.
- Web site: SEE IT: Minn. teen's original song goes viral. Nydailynews.com. 2 May 2014 . 4 April 2017.
- Web site: iTunesCharts.net: 'His Daughter' by Molly Kate Kestner (American Songs iTunes Chart). 11 December 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20160303234636/http://www.itunescharts.net/us/artists/music/molly-kate-kestner/songs/his-daughter/. 3 March 2016. dead.
- Web site: Molly Kate Kestner – Official Website – Tour Dates, Music, and m | Married my best friend today. Brock Baker, forever . Mollykatekestnermusic.com . 2013-04-16 . 2020-04-11.
- https://talkaboutpopmusic.com/2016/07/31/interview-brock-baker/