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Kim Burrell
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Burrell in January 2024
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| Birth name | Kimberly Jean Burrell |
| Born | August 26, 1972 Houston, Texas, U.S. |
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| Years active | 1989–present |
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Kimberly Jean Burrell (born August 26, 1972) is an American gospel singer, songwriter, and pastor from Houston, Texas. She is known for her unique vocal style and has influenced many artists.
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Kim Burrell's Early Life
Kimberly Jean Burrell was born on August 26, 1972, in Houston, Texas. She was one of four children. Her father, Julius Burrell Jr., was a pastor, and her mother, Helen Ruth Graham, was a gospel singer.
As a young person, Kim began performing with Reverend James Cleveland's GMWA Youth Mass Choir. This group was also known as Rev. James Cleveland's Kids.
Kim Burrell's Music Career
Starting Her Music Journey (1989–2003)
Kim Burrell continued to perform with other choirs, like the Trinity Temple Full Gospel Mass Choir of Dallas. She also sang with The Inspirational Sounds Mass Choir of Houston. In 1996, she was a featured singer on a song called "Jesus Paid It All" on Ricky Dillard & New G's album Worked It Out.
Her first independent album, Try Me Again, came out in 1995. It was released by a small record label called Pearl Records in Texas. This album helped her get signed to Tommy Boy Gospel. With this label, she released another album, Everlasting Life, in 1998. This album reached number 10 on the Billboard Gospel Charts.
In November 2000, Burrell recorded a live album called Live In Concert. It was recorded in Memphis, Tennessee. This album was released in 2001 and was nominated for a Grammy Award in 2002. Even though Tommy Boy Gospel closed, she signed with Elektra Records in 2002. She also appeared on the gospel song "Higher Ground" with other artists. Kim Burrell has continued to perform live and work with many other musicians. She also created and hosts the Ephesians 4 conference, which is a workshop for performing artists.
Later Career and Collaborations (2004–Present)
In 2004, Kim Burrell was a guest singer on R. Kelly's song "3-Way Phone Call." She also appeared on George Clinton's song "Mathematics of Love" in 2008.
Burrell released her album No Ways Tired on April 7, 2009. This album included her versions of classic gospel songs like "My Faith Looks Up To Thee" and "I Surrender All." She also sang on Frank Ocean’s song “Godspeed” in 2016. In the same year, she sang "I See a Victory" with Pharrell Williams for the movie Hidden Figures.
In December 2016, a video of Kim Burrell speaking at her church caused some discussion. She shared her religious beliefs, which led to some of her planned appearances being canceled. For example, The Ellen DeGeneres Show canceled her visit. Her radio show, Bridging the Gap with Kim Burrell, was also canceled by Texas Southern University.
Kim Burrell's Music Albums
- Try Me Again (1995)
- Everlasting Life (1998)
- Live In Concert (2001)
- No Ways Tired (2009)
- The Love Album (2011)
- A Different Place (2015)
Kim Burrell's Singles
- "Special Place" (2001)
- "Little Drummer Boy" (2018)
- "Working For Your Good" (2022)
Kim Burrell's Videos
- Live In Concert (VHS) (2001)
Awards and Nominations
- 2000 Funk Music Excellence Award, Female Vocalist of the Year – Contemporary for Everlasting Life
- 2000 Stellar Award, Contemporary Female Vocalist of the Year for Everlasting Life
- 2002 Grammy nomination, Best Contemporary Soul Gospel Album Live In Concert
- 2009 Grammy nomination, Best Gospel Performance "I Understand"
- 2012 Stellar Award, Albertina Walker Female Vocalist of the Year for The Love Album
- 2012 Stellar Award, Contemporary Female of the Year for The Love Album
- 2012 Dove Award, Urban Recorded Song of the Year for "Sweeter"
- 2012 Grammy nomination, Best Gospel Album The Love Album
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Kim Burrell in January 2024
