Kerrie Roberts
| Kerrie Roberts | |
|---|---|
 Roberts singing in 2011 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | January 1, 1985 |
| Origin | Miami, Florida, US |
| Genres | Christian pop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Labels | Reunion |
| Associated acts | Jonny Diaz |
| Website |
www |
Kerrie Roberts (born January 1, 1985)[1] is an American contemporary Christian artist. She has released one album and one EP under Reunion Records.[2] She has also released a standalone single in 2005.[2] 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.[3] 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.[3] 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.[3] This experience eventually led to her playing piano and leading worship music in the church.[4] Roberts' music revolved solely around her parents' church until high school, at which point she began writing her own songs.[4] This writing continued while she attended college at the University of Miami; she graduated with a degree in studio music and jazz vocal.[5]
Music career
After college, Roberts began her music career. Her first release was a standalone single called "It Is Well with Me".[2] The one-track single was released independently in September 2005.[6]
She released her album Kerrie Roberts and it peaked on the Billboard magazine's Christian Albums chart at No. 27.[7] Three singles from the album charted on Billboard's Hot Christian Songs chart; "No Matter What" hit No. 9, "Outcast" at No. 29, and "Take You Away" at No. 28.[8]
A new single "Rescue Me (How The Story Ends)" was used in promos for the ABC drama Once Upon a Time, which began airing in the U.S on Sunday October 23, 2011.
Discography
Studio albums
| Released | Title | Label(s) | US Christ |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 24, 2010 | Kerrie Roberts | Reunion Records | 27 |
| April 2, 2013 | Time for the Show | — |
References:[7]
Studio EPs
| Released | Title | Label(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | No Matter What (digital only preview of Kerrie Roberts) | Reunion Records |
| 2011 | Once Upon A Time | |
| 2013 | Thank You Child (Christmas) | independent |
| 2014 | My Heart's Lifted | Fuel Music |
Singles
| Released | Title | US Christ |
Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 2005 | "It Is Well with Me" | – | single |
| 2010 | "No Matter What" | 9 | Kerrie Roberts |
| "O Holy Night" | — | Do You Hear What I Hear?: Songs Of Christmas (by various artists) | |
| 2011 | "Outcast" | 29 | Kerrie Roberts |
| "Take You Away" | 28 | ||
| "Rescue Me (How the Story Ends)" | — | Once Upon a Time (EP) | |
| 2012 | "Finally Home" | 9 | Time for the Show |
| 2014 | "Come Back To Life" | — | My Heart's Lifted (EP) |
| 2016 | "Upside Down" | — | single |
| "Starts With One" | — | single |
References:[8]
References
- ↑ "Biography". iTunes. Retrieved 9 June 2012.
- 1 2 3 "Jesusfreakhideout.com: Kerrie Roberts Discography, Kerrie Roberts Lyrics, Kerrie Roberts Artist Database". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved April 25, 2011.
- 1 2 3 "YouTube – Kerrie TV: Get to Know Kerrie Roberts". youtube. Retrieved April 26, 2011.
- 1 2 "Kerrie Roberts Artist Profile - Biography And Discography". newreleasetuesday.com. Retrieved April 27, 2011.
- ↑ "Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved January 3, 2012.
- ↑ "Jesusfreakhideout.com: Kerrie Roberts, "It Is Well With Me" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved April 28, 2011.
- 1 2 "Billboard Albums". AllMusic. Retrieved January 3, 2012.
- 1 2 "Billboard Singles". AllMusic. Retrieved January 3, 2012.