Singer/Songwriter
May 2012- Encouraging kids to follow their dreams one assembly at a time, singer-songwriter Katie Quick’s Fingertips Program combines live music with motivational speaking. Watch as WCIU The “U” takes an in-depth look at Katie Quick, her program, and the students she inspires. Click here to watch the segment!
As many of you have already heard, I sent in an application for the new ABC singing competition, Duets, to get the chance to sing with one of my idols, Jennifer Nettles! So here’s how the show works (and why it’s different from the others out there!): there are four celebrity singer/mentors that you can… [Continue Reading]
I’m excited to announce that I have been chosen as a finalist in the international John Lennon Songwriting Contest!! I won this award for my song, The Exit, and I couldn’t be more honored!! If you didn’t already know this, I grew up listening to the Beatles and always felt a special connection to John Lennon and… [Continue Reading]
“Cuz you’re like Free Fallin on the radio…Crank it up loud I love to sing along…You make me feel so alive ain’t it easy to see…There’s something about you…That brings out the best in me.” Doesn’t that just make you wanna smile?? :) Best In Me is one of my favorite songs. I wrote… [Continue Reading]
Music News Nashville: Review of Valley Between Love (2011) Katie Quick — Sweetheart of the Chicago public school system has got to be singer-songwriter Katie Quick. This former sixth-grade teacher had the gumption to leave her position to follow her dreams; she’s in the good company of other past educators who became singers, most notably… [Continue Reading]
Congratulations to the middle school students of Hamlin Upper Grade Center in Alsip, Illinois! They were the winners of this month’s Dream Wall Challenge! Hamlin students created an amazing all-school dream wall with all of their goals, hopes, and dreams for the future in which all of the students participated. The winner of the challenge won… [Continue Reading]
Okay….so I’m noticing a lot of rivalry going on between the schools on my facebook page. Maybe it’s because I visited two rival schools in Chicago in 2 days, who knows ;) But either way I thought we could turn this competition into something POSITIVE! I am challenging all students that I have visited through my… [Continue Reading]
NASHVILLE — Rising music star Katie Quick has a message in her songs. The talented and gregarious singer/songwriter will bring her country-flavored pop sound to the Community Activity Center in Sherrill on Oct. 18 in a special benefit concert for the Silver City-based KEYS Program, performing up-tempo, infectious music from her two CDs offering plenty… [Continue Reading]
When I started the Fingertips School Program, one of my goals was to provide each student who attends an assembly with a copy of my album. I’d like to start this initiative for students in the lower income schools and eventually work my way up to providing a cd to every student who attends one… [Continue Reading]
Last week I had the wonderful opportunity to perform live on ABC Morning News in Chicago. I arrived at the studio before the sun came up around 5:00AM. State Street was peaceful at that time….very different without the thousands of people bustling about on your typical Thursday. I was hoping the early morning arrival meant… [Continue Reading]
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