Alisa Childers

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Alisa Childers

Background information
Genre(s)	Christian music
Occupation(s)	Singer-songwriter,
Instrument(s)	Vocals, piano
Years active	2000-Present
Label(s)	R.L.M./Mission Management
Associated acts	ZOEgirl
Website	http://www.alisachilders.com/

Alisa Childers is a Christian music artist. She is known for being in the all female group ZOEgirl. She has had a string of top ten radio singles, four studio releases, and received the Dove Award from being with ZOEgirl. Her musical influences include Bob Dylan, Peter Gabriel, Steve Taylor, Kate Bush, U2, and Sheila Walsh.[1]

1 Early Years
2 ZOEgirl Years
3 Solo Career
4 Romance
5 Miscellaneous
6 References
7 See Also

[edit] Early Years

Childers grew up in San Fernando Valley, California. She studied gymnastics and piano at a young age. She was the captain of her high school cheerleading squad and softball team. A couple of years after high school, she moved to New York and ran a youth center in southeast Manhattan.[2]

[edit] ZOEgirl Years

After New York, Childers moved back to California. She was contacted by a family friend named Norman Miller about starting a group upon return. After a few months, Childers agreed to pursue the idea. She was introduced to Kristin Schweain and the two began composing songs. A few months later, Chrissy Conway-Katina joined the group.[3] In 2000, ZOEgirl was signed to Sparrow Records and became the fastest-selling debut artist in the record label’s history. {lovemusicgood} While with ZOEgirl, Childers wrote the singles “I Believe,” “Unchangeable,” and “Scream.” She toured with many artists including Newsboys, TobyMac, Avalon, Jump5, and Natalie Grant.[4]

[edit] Solo Career

ZOEgirl stayed together for seven years.[5] At the end of 2006, Childers started a solo career.[6] She is working with R.L.M./Mission Management labels.[7]

[edit] Romance

Childers fell in love with the drummer for ZOEgirl at a performance in Dallas, Texas. They were later married. [8] They currently live together in Franklin, Tennessee.[9]