Briana Scott

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Briana Scott
Born Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
Genres CCM, Gospel, Praise & Worship, Inspirational, Soul music
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter
LabelsBriana Scott Music
Website www.brianascottmusic.com

Briana Scott (pronounced Bry'nuh) is an American contemporary Christian music solo singer-songwriter. [1]

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Biography

Scott, a native of Phoenix, Arizona, began singing as a child at Emmanuel Church under the leadership of the late Bishop Felton King. She went on to become a lead singer in a number of choirs and groups throughout the Phoenix metropolitan area as well as nationally.

In 2005, she released her debut album, "While I’m Here", which earned her 2 Stellar Award nominations as well as 4 GMA Dove Award nominations in 2007. Though the project featured many great songs, the most prominent songs included: While I’m Here, Clean Heart and of course the worship medley featuring Here I Am to Worship and I Give You My Heart, penned by Tim Hughes and Hillsong's Reuben Morgan, respectively.

In 2008, she released her second musical offering, a Christmas album titled "O What A Night" that invites everyone to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. It features popular songs that we have all come to know and love and soulfully merges gospel influences with multiple genres. It includes a rendition of Donny Hathaway’s "This Christmas" and "Who Would Imagine A King" (a beautiful song made popular by Whitney Houston). The project has earned Briana a 2009 Stellar Award nomination for Special Event CD of the Year.

She has appeared on TBN (Trinity Broadcasting Network) and on the Gospel of Music with Jeff Majors Show, which is aired on TV One, a cable and satellite network founded by Cathy Hughes.

She has worked with, among others, The Clark Sisters, Tramaine Hawkins, Stevie Wonder, The Winans, and Sandi Patty.

She currently resides in Phoenix with her husband and their two sons. In addition to being an anointed psalmist and writer; Briana is a student of the word. "The word of God is my song;" therefore, "Let my heart be sound in thy statutes; that I be not ashamed" (Psalms 119:80).

Discography

Albums
Album information
While I'm Here
  • Released: November 7, 2006
  • Label: Briana Scott Music / Central South Distribution
Album information
O What A Night
  • Released: October 28, 2008
  • Label: Briana Scott Music / Central South Distribution
Album information
Nothing Compares
  • Released: TBD
  • Label: Briana Scott Music
  • Single(s): "There Is A River", "Hello", "Nothing Compares"
Guest Appearances

recorded live at River of Life Church-Phoenix,

recorded with the former female gospel group Persuaded, which featured Briana Scott, Celia King, and Bridgette Kern)

recorded with the former female gospel group Persuaded, which featured Briana Scott, Celia King, and Bridgette Kern)

Awards and nominations

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