Shea Norman
Shea Norman | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Alen VonShea Norman |
| Also known as | Shea Norman |
| Born | November 2, 1971 Memphis, Tennessee |
| Origin | Sheffield, Alabama |
| Genres | gospel, traditional black gospel, urban contemporary gospel |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | vocals, singer-songwriter, musician |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Labels | Verity |
Minister Alen VonShea Norman (born November 2, 1971), who goes by the stage name Shea Norman, is an American gospel musician. He started his music career, in 2004, with the release of, My Heart Depends on You, by Verity Records. This would be his breakthrough release upon the Billboard Gospel Albums chart. The song, "'Tis So Sweet", was placed on the WOW Gospel 2005.
Early life
Norman was born in Memphis, Tennessee as Alen VonShea Norman,[1] on November 2, 1971,[2] where he was raised by a minister father the Reverend James A. Norman.[3] His first church, where he got the chance to minister was the Church of God in Christ in Millington under the toot ledge of Reverend Carl Payne.[3] At the present time, Norman is a member of New Growth in Christ Christian Center located in Memphis, for the last thirteen years.[3] He was urged by God to help the ministry, Ekklesia Christian Church, located in Sheffield, Alabama, where he has been since 2012.[3] The church is led by Apostle Kobie S. & Pastor Katina Fitzgerald.[3]
Music career
His music career commenced in 2004, with the album, My Heart Depends on You, that was released on September 14, 2004 by Verity Records.[4] This album was his breakthrough release upon the Billboard magazine Gospel Albums chart at No. 17.[5] While the song, "'Tis So Sweet", was placed on the compilation album WOW Gospel 2005.
Discography
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions[5] |
|---|---|---|
| US Gos | ||
| My Heart Depends on You |
|
17 |
References
- ^ Broadcast Music, Inc. "Songwriter/Composer: NORMAN ALEN VONSHEA". Broadcast Music, Inc. Retrieved April 16, 2015.
- ^ Family Search (2009). "U.S. Public Records Index". The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
{{cite web}}:|access-date=requires|url=(help); Missing or empty|url=(help) - ^ a b c d e Staff. "Shea Norman's Bio". Bridge Builders Church International. Retrieved April 16, 2015.
- ^ AllMusic. "Shea Norman : Discography". AllMusic. Retrieved April 16, 2015.
{{cite web}}:|author=has generic name (help) - ^ a b Billboard. "Shea Norman : Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved April 16, 2015.