“I have worked with a number of A&R people since the beginning of my career in the mid 90s. A few of them were legends. I count Kim Buie in that category. She’s musical, but not intrusive. Her ear is connected directly to her heart. And she knows the business inside and out, and it changed with the changing times appropriately. At the center of any record are songs. Kim knows records, songs, and most importantly artists. She’s been my A&R by choice for a decade now. The best steward I can imagine for my music”.

— Ben Folds

“Kim Buie is one of the true A&R greats with a long list of professional accomplishments and decades of culturally important decisions.She’s worked side by side with the best in the business, and decades ago, became one herself. Her creative vision and communication skills are unrivaled. The loyalty and love her artists have for her is palpable. She signed me to Lost Highway/Universal twenty odd years ago and changed my life. With a genuine passion for music and a commitment to artists’ success, she guided me through the process of releasing two major label records, providing me with wise guidance, patience and direction. I respect and trust her absolutely, and would be thrilled to work with her again in any capacity.”

— Mary Gauthier

“Kim Buie has some of the best ears in the business. She is smart and has the heart and necessary understanding to connect artists to their repertoire and so to their audience. I am glad that she is working outside the glacial monolith of large labels that cannot change direction.”

— Elvis Costello

"Without hesitation I’m happy to say that my favorite creative collaboration with a record company executive with the prestigious title "Director of Artist & Repertoire” has, time and again, been with Kim Buie. Whip smart, compassionate, tough as nails when needed, and always a devoted advocate on behalf of the singer, songwriter, recording artist and producer, Kim is in a league with the best of the best. In the day-to-day pursuit of excellence, she’s a master of steady guidance. I’m not the smartest guy around, but I know the value of seeking my friend Kim’s sage advice."

-Rodney Crowell

"Kim Buie has been a North Star for me as an advisor and A&R. With Kim's guidance, I was able to create the songs and records that gave me a career in music."  

- Aaron Lee Tasjan

“Kim has long been a wise leader and trusted friend. She’s strong but gentle. As an A&R you are in a way ‘in-between’ so many people; between every person at the label the label and between the artist and their management. But she’s a calm presence through it all and most importantly, she’s honest! That can be rare in the music business. She’s doesn’t work angles. She doesn’t pick fights. She’s loyal.”


- Pokey LaFarge