Kerrie Roberts
Kerrie Roberts (born January 1, 1985) is an American contemporary Christian artist. She has released one album and one EP under Reunion Records. She has also released a standalone single in 2005. Several songs from her self-titled major label debut have charted on the Billboard Hot Christian Songs chart including the Top Ten hit "No Matter What".
Early life
Kerrie Roberts grew up as a daughter to a pastor and a church choir director. It is because of this that Roberts spent a lot of time in the church during her childhood. Roberts began performing music at the age of 5, singing in her mom's church choir. According to her YouTube autobiography, she was so small that she had to stand on a milk crate in order for the congregation to see her. This experience eventually led to her playing piano and leading worship music in the church. Roberts' music revolved solely around her parents' church until high school, at which point she began writing her own songs. This writing continued while she attended college at the University of Miami; she graduated with a degree in studio music and jazz vocal.
Kerrie Roberts (album)
Kerrie Roberts is the debut album by the American contemporary Christian musician, Kerrie Roberts. The album was released on Reunion Records on August 24, 2010.Kerrie Roberts peaked at No. 27 on Billboard's Christian Albums chart. In addition, the following singles peaked on the Christian Songs chart.
Track listing
Charts
Album
Singles
Music videos
Critical review
Allmusic's Jared Johnson called the album "a bright collection of soulful pop that reminds you of Natasha Bedingfield or Because of You-era Kelly Clarkson." In addition, Johnson mentioned that "for relevant, middle of the road, faith-centered pop, you need look no further than this."
CCM Magazine's Grace S. Aspinwall noted the album is "an impressive, soulful, ten-song debut, that hold its own against mainstream songstresses Kelly Clarkson, Jordin Sparks, and, just maybe, Christina Aguilera herself." Cartwright vowed that "her rich soaring vocals are simply too unforgettable to fade into obscurity." Cartwright specified that "lyrically, she is strong displaying a steady maturity in track like "Beautiful to Me" and "Love Comes Down."
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