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Kerry Kersh

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Kerry Nichole Kersh
Birth nameKerry Nichole Harvick
Born (1974-09-10) September 10, 1974 (age 50)
OriginComanche, Texas, U.S.
GenresCountry
Occupation(s)musician, songwriter, reality television star
InstrumentVocals
Years active1993–2007
LabelsLyric Street
Spouse
(m. 2009)

Kerry Kersh (née Harvick), born September 10 1974, is an American country singer, songwriter and reality television star. Best known for her appearance on the first season of Oxygen Network's hit show Bad Girls Club.[1]

Music career

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At the age of 19, Kersh performed on a local radio show, where she would be discovered by Don Light who signed her to a publishing contract with Cal IV Entertainment. Her first cut as a songwriter was "Til Nothing Comes Between Us" for country singer John Michael Montgomery in 2002, which would become a top-20 hit.[2]

In 2004 Kersh signed to Lyric Street Records working with producer Byron Gallimore. Kersh would release her first single that same year titled "Cowgirls", which was co-written by former Arista Nashville artist, Ryan Tyler, alongside Angelo Petraglia and Hillary Lindsay. Despite the single entering the Billboard country charts, peaking at number 45, Kersh would be dropped from the label and her album would not be released. In 2005 Kersh would release her second single "That's What Your Love Does" which did not chart. Her third and final single would be released in 2007 titled "The Biggest Thing", which also did not chart.

In 2005 Kersh posed in the March issue of FHM magazine, alongside fellow country singers; Catherine Britt, Jamie O'Neal, Jennifer Hanson, Jessi Alexander, Lauren Lucas, Shelly Fairchild and Tift Merritt.[3]

Kersh would date country singer David Kersh, whom she would marry in 2009.[4]

Television career

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In 2006 Kersh starred in the first season of Oxygen Network's hit reality show, Bad Girls Club.[1] Kersh would be an original cast member, featuring in all 21 episodes and the reunion special. Kersh was involved in the infamous "Tipsy Ripsi" scene, in which fellow cast member Hripsime "Ripsi" Terzian physically attacked Kersh multiple times while drunk, ultimately leading Kersh to push Terzian in to the pool. Terzian would also physically attack cast member Jodie Howell, while she slept and threw furniture around the house. Kersh and Howell would ultimately decide for Terzian to be removed from the show after feeling unsafe. During the season Kersh would also attempt to pursue her music career again. Kersh's then boyfriend, now husband, David Kersh appeared on the show as moral support for Kersh, during the episode she stated she would not marry him; however, the two married later in 2009.[4]

In 2007 Kersh would make a guest appearance in an episode of Bad Girls Club spin-off, Bad Girls Road Trip.

In 2021 Kersh alongside her husband, were contestants on HGTV's reality game show, Battle on the Beach, which they would win.

Personal life

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Kersh was once married to country singer Daryle Singletary.

In 2009, Kersh would marry country singer David Kersh in Comanche, Texas. They have two children together and still maintain residence in Comanche.[5]

As of 2025, Kersh and her husband are now interior designers and realtors.

Filmography

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Film and television

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Year Title Role Notes
2006 Bad Girls Club season 1 Self, original 22 episodes
2007 Bad Girls Road Trip Self, guest 1 episode
2021 Battle on the Beach Self, contestant Winner, 6 episodes

Music videos

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Year Title Role Notes
2005 Cowgirls Artist Directed by: Trey Fanjoy
That's What Your Love Does

Discography

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Singles

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Year Single Peak positions Album
US Country
2004 "Cowgirls" 45 Cowgirls (unreleased)
2005 "That's What Your Love Does"
2007 "The Biggest Thing" Single only
"—" denotes releases that did not chart

References

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  1. ^ a b Sainez, Brianna (2024-07-03). "Bad Girls Club Season 1 Stars: Where Are They Now?". In Touch Weekly. Retrieved 2025-02-27.
  2. ^ Leggett, Steve. "Kerry Harvick biography". Allmusic. Retrieved 2008-10-01.
  3. ^ Flippo, Chet (2005-02-10). "NASHVILLE SKYLINE: "Sexy Country Sirens?" Or Just Meat on the Hoof?". CMT. Archived from the original on June 22, 2007. Retrieved 2008-10-01.
  4. ^ a b "Charles David Kersh married Kerry Nichole Harvick". marriagesintexas.com. Retrieved March 16, 2014.
  5. ^ "Kerry Kersh". intelius.com. Retrieved March 16, 2014.