Shari Addison

Shari Addison
Also known asShari Ann Moore
Shari Ann Seals
Shari Ann Addison
Born (1962-07-07) July 7, 1962 (age 62)
Chicago, Illinois
GenresGospel, traditional black gospel, urban contemporary gospel
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals, singer-songwriter
Years active2009–present
LabelsVerity, Zomba, BET

Shari Ann Addison (born July 7, 1962), is an American gospel musician and artist. Shari is the first runner-up on Sunday Best She started her music career, in 2009 with the release of Shari Addison by Verity Records, Zomba Records, and BET Records. This album was her breakthrough on the Billboard magazine charts, which it placed on The Billboard 200 and Gospel Albums charts.

Early life

Addison was born in Chicago, Illinois on July 7, 1962.[1][2][3]

Music career

She was on season one of Sunday Best that she finished runner-up to Crystal Aikin. Her music recording career started in 2009, with the release of Shari Addison by Verity Records, Zomba Records, and BET Records on January 13, 2009.[4] This album was her breakthrough release on the Billboard magazine charts, placing at No. 176 on The Billboard 200 along with No. 5 on the Gospel Albums.[5] Both AllMusic and Cross Rhythms reviewed the album.[4][6]

Personal life

Addison is married to Lewis Addison, and together they reside in Chicago, Illinois, and she has four daughters.[2]

Discography

Studio albums

List of studio albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions[5]
US US
Gos
Shari Addison
  • Released: January 13, 2009
  • Label: Verity/Zomba/BET
  • CD, digital download
 176 5

References

  1. ^ "U.S. Public Records Index". The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. 2009.
  2. ^ a b Cummings, Tony (January 23, 2009). "Shari Addison: TV talent search launches another gospel music career". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved March 30, 2015.
  3. ^ Leggett, Steve. "Shari Addison : Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved March 30, 2015.
  4. ^ a b "Shari Addison : Discography". AllMusic. Retrieved March 30, 2015.
  5. ^ a b Billboard. "Shari Addison : Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved March 30, 2015.
  6. ^ Cross Rhythms. "Shari Addison Artist Profile". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved March 30, 2015.