Y'Anna Crawley facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Y'Anna Crawley
Background information
Birth name	Y'Anna Monique Crawley
Born	(1977-04-11) April 11, 1977 (age 48) 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 singer and musician. She is known for her gospel music. Y'Anna started her music journey in 2009. She became famous after appearing on the TV show Sunday Best on BET. Her first album, The Promise, came out in 2012. This album helped her music become popular on the Billboard charts.

Early Life and Musical Beginnings

Y'Anna Monique Crawley was born in Maryland on April 11, 1977. She lives in Washington, D.C. She went to Eastern High School in Washington, D.C. While there, she sang in the school choir.

Y'Anna comes from a family of musicians. She is related to the famous singer Julius Cheeks. Early in her life, Y'Anna began singing backup for other artists. She sang for stars like Jennifer Lopez and gospel musician Stephen Hurd.

Music Career Highlights

Y'Anna Crawley's music career officially began in 2009. She appeared on the BET network's singing competition, Sunday Best. This show helps find new gospel music stars. Y'Anna won the second season of Sunday Best. Winning the show helped her get a recording contract.

Her first album, The Promise, was released on August 24, 2010. It was released with Imago Dei Music Group. The 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 for Female Artist of the Year. She also sings in the choir for the movie Coming 2 America.

Personal Life

Y'Anna Crawley has two sons. They were born 13 years apart.

Discography

Studio Albums