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Shuree
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Birth name | Shuree Danyell Lee Jennings |
Also known as | Shuree Rivera |
Born | June 21, 1978 |
Origin | Columbus, Ohio, Chicago, Illinois |
Genres | Contemporary Christian music, electropop, pop rock |
Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
Instruments | Vocals |
Years active | 2004–present |
Labels | BEC |
Shuree Rivera (born June 21, 1978, as Shuree Danyell Lee Jennings), known by her stage name Shuree, is an American Christian musician. She sings and writes her own songs. Her first album released by a record label, Be the Change, came out in 2014. The main song from that album, "Be the Change", became popular on the Billboard Christian Airplay chart. She also sang on the album Invader Volume 1, with the song "In This Together". This song also did well on the Billboard Christian charts.
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About Shuree's Early Life
Shuree Danyell Lee Jennings was born on June 21, 1978. She grew up in Columbus, Ohio. To pursue her dreams and help others, she went to college at Nyack College in Nyack, New York. There, she studied music business. She also discovered her passion for helping young people. After college, she moved to Chicago, Illinois. She continued her work helping others at Willow Creek Church.
Shuree's Music Journey
Shuree started her music career in 2004. Her first album, Author of My Life, was released independently. Later, she signed with BEC Recordings, a record label. They released her first extended play (EP), Be the Change, on November 4, 2014.
The song "Be the Change" reached No. 45 on the Billboard Christian Airplay chart. Shuree was also featured on the Rapture Ruckus EP, Invader Volume 1. Her song "In This Together" reached No. 48 on the Christian Airplay chart. It also climbed to No. 11 on the Christian AC/CHR songs chart.
Shuree's Personal Life
Shuree is married to Paul Rivera. They got married on July 22, 2006, in Columbus, Ohio. Together, they have worked at The Compass Church in Naperville, Illinois. This town is just outside Chicago, where the couple lives.
Shuree's Music Albums
- EPs
- Be the Change (November 4, 2014, BEC)