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Lisa Knowles-Smith
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Birth name | Alescia Nicole Knowles |
Also known as | Lisa Knowles-Smith |
Born | Memphis, Tennessee |
September 29, 1983
Genres | contemporary Christian music, urban contemporary gospel, gospel, Southern gospel, traditional black gospel |
Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
Instruments | Vocals, singer-songwriter, piano |
Years active | 1996–present |
Labels | Independent |
Associated acts | The Brown Singers |
Lisa Knowles-Smith is an American gospel singer and songwriter. She was born Alescia Nicole Knowles on September 29, 1983. Lisa began her music journey in 1996. She became well-known for her powerful voice and inspiring gospel music.
Her album, Experience the Evolution, was released independently and became very popular, even reaching the top of Billboard's Top Gospel Albums Chart. Her second album, The Evolution Continues, came out in 2014 and also did well on Billboard charts.
About Lisa Knowles-Smith
Lisa Knowles-Smith was born in Memphis, Tennessee. From a young age, she was surrounded by music. Her birth name is Alescia Nicole Knowles.
Her Music Journey
Lisa's music career started in 1996. She sang in a group with her mother, grandmother, and cousins. This early experience helped her develop her talent.
On December 12, 2008, Lisa and The Brown Singers released their album, Experience the Evolution: Live in Memphis. This album was released on their own, without a big record label. It was a huge success and helped them become known across the country.
Her next album, The Evolution Continues, was released on March 10, 2014. This album was a big step for her. It reached number 6 on the Billboard Gospel Albums chart and number 40 on the Independent Albums chart.
Lisa has also been recognized for her work at the Stellar Awards, which celebrate gospel music. At the 30th Stellar Awards, she won awards for Traditional Group/Duo of the Year and Quartet of The Year.
Albums and Songs
Lisa Knowles-Smith has released several albums that have been enjoyed by many fans. Here are some of her main albums:
Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | |
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US Indie |
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Experience the Evolution: Live in Memphis |
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The Evolution Continues |
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6 | 40 |