Kerrie Roberts

Kerrie Roberts

Roberts singing in 2011
Background information
Born (1985-01-01) 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.kerrieroberts.com

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

  1. "Biography". iTunes. Retrieved 9 June 2012.
  2. 1 2 3 "Jesusfreakhideout.com: Kerrie Roberts Discography, Kerrie Roberts Lyrics, Kerrie Roberts Artist Database". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved April 25, 2011.
  3. 1 2 3 "YouTube – Kerrie TV: Get to Know Kerrie Roberts". youtube. Retrieved April 26, 2011.
  4. 1 2 "Kerrie Roberts Artist Profile - Biography And Discography". newreleasetuesday.com. Retrieved April 27, 2011.
  5. "Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved January 3, 2012.
  6. "Jesusfreakhideout.com: Kerrie Roberts, "It Is Well With Me" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved April 28, 2011.
  7. 1 2 "Billboard Albums". AllMusic. Retrieved January 3, 2012.
  8. 1 2 "Billboard Singles". AllMusic. Retrieved January 3, 2012.

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