Artist:AverySunshine
Song:Ugly Part of Me
Album:Avery*Sunshine
AverySunshine is not only a great singer but she writes and produces her own music. She has also been a musical director on Broadway. So why isn't she a big star? I will present my theory. She was born Denise Nicole White May 22, 1975 in Chester, PA. She began playing piano at age 8. Her aunt was a church choir director. After asking Denise to fill in for her, churches all over the region asked for her. Denise was musical director for the Wilmington/Chester Mass Choir. She moved to Atlanta to attend Spelman College. When Denise didn't like the music program, she graduated with a degree in philosophy. While in college, Denise formed DaisyRew with Maia Nkenge Wilson and played local clubs. After Maia was cast in a Broadway show, Denise became Minister of Music at St. Paul AME Church in Atlanta. Then she met guitarist Dana "Big Dane" Johnson and they started working on music together. He had previously worked with India.Arie. The name change to AverySunshine was likely his idea. They got married. Ugly Part of Me is from Avery's 2010 debut album on her own BigShine label. The song is pretty funny especially Lil John Roberts' reactions. He plays drums on the album. The album was written and produced by Avery and Johnson along with Daniel Moore who had worked previously with Ann Nesby. He still works with Avery. Her latest album was released in 2017. She still records for her own label with Shanachie distribution. They aren't a traditional record label. They're just a distributor. And that's the main reason AverySunshine isn't a big star. She would need someone to spend money to promote her. She's 47 years old so that's not happening. Avery has also worked on Broadway and as a pianist for Tyler Perry, Jennifer Holiday, Michael Buble and others. She still tours but she can do plenty of things. She's very talented. Here's the video for Ugly Part of Me by AverySunshine.
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