Biography

As Amanda Kate Ferris builds her name in the Texas country music scene with her powerhouse vocals, traditional flair and ’90s country appeal. The daughter of singer-songwriter Kathy Wright, Amanda grew up watching her mother perform. Soon Amanda began performing in church and singing original songs her mom wrote. By the time she was 14, Amanda was singing professionally. Amanda eventually made her way to Nashville in her early 20s to pursue music full-time. Disheartened by the experience and roadblocks she faced, Amanda retreated to California and took a four-year break from music. She got married and had a daughter of her own and focused on her new life as a wife and mother until another opportunity presented itself. The Country Club Band, an award-winning country cover band in Southern California, needed a new lead singer and reached out. It was a difficult time for Amanda as her mother had just received a cancer diagnosis. After learning her story, band leader Arnie Newman urged Amanda to record an album with her mother. Time, Amanda’s debut album released in 2019, features songs written by her mother. A deeply personal collection, Time sparked the relaunch of Amanda’s music career. Amanda has continued to release new music over the past few years and plans to keep it comin'.