Born and raised in Texas, Kenny cut his musical teeth on 70's Acoustic Rock. He played bass in a family band called "True Texas" during the mid 80's.

After moving to Orlando, Florida, he was invited to audition for the Kim Hightower Band.  Running through some music together, their musical connection was almost immediate, and began performing around central Florida for the next four years. In 2012, Kenny left the band, moved to south Florida, and put together his Americana band "Altered Roots".

In 2019, Kenny ventured out to concentrate more on his solo/duo act, "Wood & Steel", and invited other musicians to join him and his female duo partner, Sarah Cass, for larger venues/engagements.

In 2021, after 20 years in Florida, Kenny made his way back home to his Texas roots, and started booking solo shows as well as duo shows as "Wood & Steel." Kenny is now booking shows under his name, Kenny Karr