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Lizz Wright
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| Birth name | Elizabeth LaCharla Wright |
| Born | January 22, 1980 Hahira, Georgia, U.S. |
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| Labels | Concord, Verve, Lightyear |
| Associated acts | In the Spirit |
Lizz Wright, whose full name is Elizabeth LaCharla Wright, is a talented American singer. She was born on January 22, 1980. Lizz is known for her beautiful voice in jazz and gospel music. She also writes many of her own songs.
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Who is Lizz Wright?
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Lizz Wright is a famous singer from the United States. She sings a mix of jazz, gospel, and blues music. Her powerful voice and unique style have made her very popular. She has released several successful albums.
Early Life and Musical Beginnings
Lizz Wright grew up in a small town called Hahira, Georgia. She was one of three children. Her father was a minister, and her mother was the music director at their church. This meant music was a big part of her life from a young age.
Lizz started singing gospel music in church. She also learned to play the piano there. As she grew older, she became interested in jazz and blues music too. She attended Houston County High School in Georgia. There, she was part of the school choir. She even won the National Choral Award for her singing.
After high school, Lizz continued her music studies. She went to Georgia State University in Atlanta. Later, she studied in New York City and Vancouver, Canada. These experiences helped her develop her musical skills.
Lizz Wright's Music Career
Lizz Wright's professional music journey began in 2000. She joined a singing group called "In the Spirit" in Atlanta. In 2002, she signed a record deal with Verve Records. This was a big step for her career.
Her first album, Salt, came out in 2003. It quickly became popular. It reached number 2 on the Billboard Top Contemporary Jazz chart. People often compared her music to other famous jazz singers.
Popular Albums and Songs
Lizz's second album was called Dreaming Wide Awake. It was released in 2005. This album mixed jazz, pop, and folk music. It was a huge success, reaching number 1 on the Top Contemporary Jazz chart in both 2005 and 2006.
In 2008, she released her third album, The Orchard. It received many good reviews from music critics. Her fourth album, Fellowship, came out in 2010. Many songs on Fellowship were classic gospel tunes.
She continued to release new music over the years. Her album Freedom & Surrender came out in 2015. Grace followed in 2017. Her album Holding Space was released in 2022. Most recently, her album Shadow came out in 2024.
Personal Life
Lizz Wright is married to Monica Haslip. Monica is an arts administrator.
Discography
- Salt (2003)
- Dreaming Wide Awake (2005)
- The Orchard (2008)
- Fellowship (2010)
- Freedom & Surrender (2015)
- Grace (2017)
- Holding Space (2022)
- Shadow (2024)
Images for kids
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Lizz Wright performing at the Stockholm Jazz Festival in 2009.
See also
In Spanish: Lizz Wright para niños
