Album Notes

Introducing Sherree Brown, formerly known as Sherree Ford-Payne. The Chicago native is no stranger to the music industry. Her unique gifting of versatile vocalizing has given her a firm foundation of accolades. Her discography reads like a virtual “Who’s Who” in the music industry, having sung with legendary artists Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, Chaka Khan, Christina Aguilera, Nancy Wilson, Celine Dion, Toni Braxton, Brandy, Jennifer Lopez, Britney Spears, Jessica Simpson, Usher, Jamie Foxx, Kelly Rowland, as well as “Idol” artists Kelly Clarkson, Fantasia, Jordin Sparks, Catherine McPhee, and Elliot Yamin. Other industry greats have included Michael Buble, Al Jarreau, Mary J. Blige, George Michael, Jonathan Butler, Sheila E., Brian Culbertson, Four Play, Norman Brown, Sam Moore, Travis Tritt, Dave Hollister, Rahsaan Patterson, Lalah Hathaway, CeCe Winans, The Winans, Crystal Lewis, and Israel and New Breed.

She has also worked with many highly successful producers such as Randy Jackson, David Foster, Diane Warren, Kenny “Baby Face” Edmonds, The Underdogs, Keith Crouch, Rodney Jerkins, Kirk Franklin, Warryn Campbell, and Greg Curtis.

Her songwriting landed her a Dove Award, “Best Recorded Urban Song of the Year” for a co-written composition, “Anything Is Possible” recorded by the Contemporary Gospel Group, Anointed. In addition, she has had multiple placements of songs on movie soundtracks, “Save the Last Dance,” “Brown Sugar,” “Snow Day,” “Princess Diaries,” “Double Take,” “The Pokemon Movie” and “Baps”.

Sherree has discovered a new passion, lacing Contemporary Christian Soul with the Word of God while embracing a foundational call to evangelism. Brown’s new CD entitled “FIRST FRUIT” invites you into the world of her intimate relationship with the Father, His Son Jesus, and the Holy Spirit. It is certain to meet you where you are, lift your spirits and soothe your soul!