Jeff & Sheri Easter
| Jeff & Sheri Easter | |
|---|---|
| Origin | North Carolina |
| Genres | CCM, Southern Gospel |
| Years active | 1987–present |
| Associated acts |
The Lewis Family the Easter Brothers |
| Website | www.jeffandsherieaster.com |
Jeff & Sheri Easter is a Southern Gospel duo.
Career
Jeff Easter and Sheri Williamson met in August 1984 during the Albert E. Brumley Sundown to Sunup Gospel Sing in Arkansas. At the time, Jeff was the bassist for the Singing Americans, while Sheri was performing with The Lewis Family. After being introduced, they married ten months later.
After that, Jeff and Sheri traveled and performed as part of The Lewis Family, until they decided to pursue a career alone in 1988. Since that, they've released several albums and have been nominated to various awards.
Jeff and Sheri are currently joined in their presentations by their children: Madison (guitars) and Morgan (vocals). They have another daughter named Maura.[1]
Jeff Easter is son of James Easter, known as member of the Easter Brothers (brothers Ed, James and Russell, from Mt. Airy, NC),[2][3] and brother of steel guitarist Steve "Rabbit" Easter.[4]
Discography
- 1987 New Tradition
- 1988 Homefolks
- 1988 Heirloom (Compilation project featuring Sheri, Candy Hemphill Christmas, and Tonya Goodman Sykes)
- 1989 Picture Perfect Love
- 1990 Brand New Love
- 1991 Shining Through
- 1992 Pickin’ The Best Live
- 1993 The Gift
- 1994 Thread of Hope
- 1995 By Request
- 1995 Silent Witness
- 1995 Ever Faithful To You (Love Songs: A 10 Year Celebration)
- 1996 Places In Time
- 1997 Sheri (solo)
- 1998 Work In Progress
- 1999 Sittin’ On Cloud Nine
- 2000 Ordinary Day
- 2000 Through The Years
- 2001 It Feels Like Christmas Again
- 2002 My Oh My
- 2003 Forever And A Day
- 2003 Best of Friends (Compilation project featuring Sheri, Karen Peck, and Joyce Martin)
- 2004 Sunshine
- 2005 Miles & Milestones
- 2006 Life Is Great and Gettin' Better!
- 2008 Mayberry Live
- 2009 We Are Family (with The Lewis Family and the Easter Brothers) (won "Bluegrass Album of the Year" at 40th GMA Dove Awards)
- 2010 Expecting Good Things (nominated "Country Album of the Year" at 42nd GMA Dove Awards)
- 2010 Live at Oak Tree
Awards
Jeff & Sheri Easter have won several awards through their career. Among them:[5]
- 5 Dove Awards
- 2 Grammy Award nominations
- 3 Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music Association Awards
- 2 International Country GMA Awards
- 16 Voice Awards
- 4 SGM Fan Fair/USGN Awards
- 5 SGN Scoops Diamond Awards
- 4 Hearts Aflame Awards
- 3 Cash Box Awards
References
- ↑ Biography
- ↑ sghistory.com Southern Gospel History: Easter Brothers
- ↑ http://www.easterbrothers.com/ Easter Brothers
- ↑ http://www.steverabbiteaster.com/ Steve "Rabbit" Easter
- ↑ Awards