About this Event
Beginnings
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Anderson was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and later moved to Charlotte. Wallace Sellars, a friend of a producer/Soulife A&R Vice President, Mike City, heard Anderson singing on her way to the cafeteria of North Carolina Central University (where she earned a BS in criminal justice) and introduced the two.[2] From there, Anderson was managed by Macy Gray during the recording of her first album.[3][4][5][6]
1999–2002: Your Woman
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In 1999, Anderson signed with Atlantic Records. Anderson released her debut album, in April 2001. The album debuted at No. 8 on 's Hot 200 and No. 2 on Top R&B charts. The lead single, "Heard It All Before," (released February 27, 2001) peaked at No. 18 on the Hot 100 and at No. 3 on the R&B charts. The follow-up single "Lunch or Dinner," peaked at No. 54 on R&B charts. The album was certified gold later that year.
2004–2007: Sunshine at Midnight
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In August 2004, Anderson signed to Mathew Knowles' new record label Music World Entertainment.[7] In 2006, her first single for her new label, "Something I Wanna Give You" was released and peaked at No. 80 on Billboard R&B charts. A video of the song was shot in Los Angeles by director Gil Green.[8]
On January 23, 2007, Anderson released her second album, . The album debuted and peaked at No. 86 on the Billboard 200 and No. 16 on the R&B charts. In addition to the release of the album, Anderson toured with singer Brian McKnight. Later that year, the follow-up singles "Force of Nature" (#75 R&B) and "Wear The Crown" were released.[7]
2010–present: The Sun Shines Again
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In September 2010, Anderson announced on her Twitter that her new single "Lie to Kick It" was released to radio. Her third studio album, The Sun Shines Again was released November 2, 2010, on Verve Forecast Records.[9]
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Hotel Elkhart, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, 500 South Main Street, Elkhart, United States
USD 44.52 to USD 55.20
