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Artist
LaShell Griffin
12+ albums
soulr&boprah popstar challengewhitney houstongospel
about
LaShell Griffin was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan. She grew up on the eastside in the projects and had a tough time growing up. Church was always a highlight for her and she knew music was her mission. From the time she was 9, LaShell longed to sing in the choir. When she was old enough to join at 13, LaShell was given solos on a regular basis. By the time she was in her late teens, LaShell started to gain her confidence. “I started off holding my head down when I sang,” LaShell says. “Then I started looking at the ceiling, then the clock in front of me. Finally, I just started singing with my eyes closed, so I could tune out everything and everyone and just deliver.” It’s a method that has stayed with her ever since. When LaShell was 17, she got pregnant and married Lee when she was 18. (Today they have 5 children and have been married for 20 years.) “When I got married, I put my personal ambitions on the shelf and focused on my family,” says LaShell. She continued to sing at church and at weddings. Her performances became sought after and soon LaShell was juggling several weddings per weekend in addition to her responsibilities at church and at home. BELIEVE IN YOUR DREAMS In November 2003, LaShell broke her foot and her schedule slowed down as a result. While watching Oprah, LaShell heard them promote a singing contest. I told my husband, and he said, “This is it.” They recorded her singing “Amazing Grace” at church and sent in a tape. A few weeks after they sent
top songs
albums
Free
Dreams Are Possible
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Oprah's Pop Star Challenge 2004 Cast Album - Dreams Really Do Come True
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Celebrate! Songs of Worship
Where Do Broken Hearts Go
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Free (CD Single)
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LaShell Griffin
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Celebrate! Songs Of Praise
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Oprah's Pop Star Challenge (2004 Cast Album) - Dreams Really Do Come True
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The Gift
Free (Silk's Motown House Mix)
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Keep The Faith Second Chances