Born into a musical family and singing from the age of five in church and in her father’s band, Robins was influenced largely by the music of Connie Smith, Loretta Lynn, Buck Owens, Ray Price, Bill Monroe, and Barbara Mandrell. Her mother’s encouragement that she practice daily and sing loud paid off as she traveled all over the country, opening for legends such as Loretta Lynn, Conway Twitty, Barbara Mandrell and The Oak Ridge Boys.  Robins has gained attention with her high-energy, contemporary sound, performing with her band, 40 Years Late, at many venues and festivals including, the Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music of America (SPBGMA), The Folk Alliance in Memphis, Merlefest, and opening for notable bluegrass artists such as Ralph Stanley, Bobby Osborne and Junior Sisk and Ramblers Choice. In 2017 and 2015, Robins was nominated for an IBMA Momentum Vocalist award and in 2016, Kim signed with Pinecastle Records for the release of her sophomore CD, titled “Raining in Baltimore.”