Kim Carnes is an American singer-songwriter known for her distinctive raspy vocal style, often compared to Rod Stewart's. She gained prominence in the 1980s with her synth-pop hit "Bette Davis Eyes," which topped the Billboard charts and won the Grammy Award for Record of the Year in 1981. Carnes' music merges elements of country, pop, and rock, drawing inspiration from her Southern roots. Although her commercial success waned in the late 1980s, her influence on the synth-pop genre and her unique vocal delivery have left a lasting impact on the music industry.