Sunshine Anderson facts for kids
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Sunshine Anderson
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Sunshine Anderson performing in 2025
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| Birth name | Sunshine Jocelyn Sian Anderson |
| Born | June 7, 1974 Winston-Salem, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Genres | R&B, soul, neo soul |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Labels | Soulife, Atlantic, Shining Star, Music World, Verve Forecast |
Sunshine Jocelyn Sian Anderson, born on June 7, 1974, is an American singer. She is known for her R&B and soul music. Sunshine comes from Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Many people know her best for her popular song "Heard It All Before". This song was a big hit in 2001 and reached the top 20 on the Billboard Hot 100 music chart.
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Who is Sunshine Anderson?
Early Life and Music Journey
Sunshine Anderson was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. She later moved to Charlotte. While she was studying at North Carolina Central University, a friend of a music producer heard her singing. This led to her meeting producer Mike City. Soon after, she was managed by the famous singer Macy Gray as she worked on her first album.
First Big Album: Your Woman
In 1999, Sunshine Anderson signed with Atlantic Records. She released her first album, Your Woman, in April 2001. This album was very successful! It reached No. 8 on Billboard's Hot 200 chart and No. 2 on the Top R&B charts.
The first song from the album, "Heard It All Before," came out in February 2001. It became a huge hit, reaching No. 18 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and No. 3 on the R&B charts. Another song from the album, "Lunch or Dinner," also did well on the R&B charts. Because of its popularity, the album was certified gold later that same year. This means it sold over 500,000 copies!
New Music and Tours
In August 2004, Sunshine Anderson signed with a new record label called Music World Entertainment. In 2006, she released her first song with this new label, "Something I Wanna Give You". A music video for the song was filmed in Los Angeles.
On January 23, 2007, Sunshine released her second album, Sunshine at Midnight. This album reached No. 86 on the Billboard 200 chart and No. 16 on the R&B charts. After the album came out, Sunshine went on tour with singer Brian McKnight. Later that year, she released two more songs from the album: "Force of Nature" and "Wear The Crown."
Latest Album
In September 2010, Sunshine Anderson shared on social media that her new song, "Lie to Kick It," was released to radio stations. Her third studio album, The Sun Shines Again, was released on November 2, 2010, through Verve Forecast Records.
Discography
Here are Sunshine Anderson's main studio albums and some of her popular singles:
Studio albums
- Your Woman (Released: April 17, 2001)
- Sunshine at Midnight (Released: January 23, 2007)
- The Sun Shines Again (Released: November 2, 2010)
Singles
- "Heard It All Before" (2001)
- "Lunch or Dinner" (2001)
- "Something I Wanna Give You" (2006)
- "Force of Nature" (2007)
- "Wear the Crown" (2007)
- "Lie to Kick It" (2010)
- "Say Something" (2011)
See also
In Spanish: Sunshine Anderson para niños
