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Sheri Jones-Moffett
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| Birth name | Sheri LeTrice Jones |
| Born | November 30, 1974 Memphis, Tennessee |
| Genres | urban contemporary gospel, gospel, traditional black gospel |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Instruments | vocals, singer-songwriter |
| Years active | 1992–present |
| Labels | Motown Gospel, EMI Gospel |
| Associated acts | Donald Lawrence, Ted Winn, Tri City Singers, Ted & Sheri |
Sheri Jones-Moffett (born November 30, 1974, as Sheri LeTrice Jones) is an American gospel musician. She began her music journey in 1992. She was part of a group called the Tri City Singers. Later, she started her solo career in 2009. Her first solo album, Renewed, was even nominated for a Grammy Award. Her albums have often appeared on the Billboard Gospel Albums chart.
Early Life and Beginnings
Sheri Jones-Moffett was born on November 30, 1974. Her birth name was Sheri LeTrice Jones. She was born in Memphis, Tennessee.
Her music career began in 1992. She first joined a group called The Voices of Binghampton. This group later became known as Kevin Davidson and The Voices.
Music Career Highlights
In 2000, Sheri and another choir member, Ted Winn, left the group. They formed a duo called Ted & Sheri. They released two albums together. One of their albums even made it onto the music charts.
After leaving the duo, Sheri started her solo career. Her first solo album, Renewed, came out on August 11, 2009. It was released by EMI Gospel. This album was a big success for her. It reached number 6 on the Billboard Gospel Albums chart. Renewed also received a Grammy Award nomination. It was nominated in the Best Contemporary R&B Gospel Album category.
Her second album, Power & Authority, was released on April 1, 2014. Motown Gospel released this album. It also did well on the charts. Power & Authority reached number 13 on the Billboard Gospel Albums chart. Sheri was also nominated for Traditional Female Vocalist of the Year at the 30th Stellar Awards.
Personal Life
Sheri Jones-Moffett is married to Dion Leland Moffett. They live in Jacksonville, Florida. They have two children, Jamal Reuben Douglas Moffett and Khadera Zion Moffett.
Albums Released
Here are the studio albums Sheri Jones-Moffett has released:
- Renewed
- Released: August 11, 2009
- Label: EMI Gospel
- Reached number 6 on the US Gospel chart
- Power & Authority
- Released: April 1, 2014
- Label: Motown Gospel
- Reached number 13 on the US Gospel chart
See also
In Spanish: Sheri Jones-Moffett para niños
