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Y'Anna Crawley
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| Birth name | Y'Anna Monique Crawley |
| Born | April 11, 1977 Maryland |
| Origin | Washington, D.C. |
| Genres | urban contemporary gospel |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Instruments | vocals, singer-songwriter |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Labels | Independent |
Y'Anna Monique Crawley, born on April 11, 1977, is an American gospel singer and musician. She started her music career in 2009. This began with her appearance on the TV show Sunday Best on the BET network. Her first studio album, The Promise, was released in 2010. This album became very popular on the Billboard music charts.
Early Life and Musical Roots
Y'Anna Monique Crawley was born in Maryland on April 11, 1977. She now lives in Washington, D.C. She attended Eastern High School in Washington, D.C. There, she was an active member of the school's choir.
Y'Anna comes from a family with a strong musical background. She is related to Julius Cheeks, who was also a well-known musician. Early in her career, she sang backup for famous artists. These included pop star Jennifer Lopez and gospel musician Stephen Hurd.
Journey in Music Career
Y'Anna Crawley's music career officially began in 2009. She appeared on the BET network's singing competition, Sunday Best. She became the champion of season 2 of the show. Winning the competition helped her get a recording contract.
She released her first album, The Promise, on August 24, 2010. It was released with Imago Dei Music Group. This album was very successful. It reached number 2 on the Top Gospel Albums chart. It also reached number 42 on the Independent Albums chart. In 2012, Y'Anna won a Stellar Award. This award was for Female Artist of the Year. She is also a choir member in the movie Coming 2 America.
Personal Life
Y'Anna Crawley is a mother to two sons. Her sons were born 13 years apart.
Discography Highlights
Y'Anna Crawley has released studio albums during her career. Her most notable album is:
- The Promise (Released: August 24, 2010)
