Eartha | |
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![]() Eartha performing at a benefit concert in 2008 | |
Background information | |
Birth name | Eartha Moore |
Origin | Los Angeles, California, United States |
Genres | alternative rock, Soul, Gospel, R&B |
Instruments | vocals, keyboards, electric guitar, bass, drums, saxophone |
Years active | 2000–present |
Labels | AFRT Music |
Website | www |
Eartha Moore, mononymously known as Eartha, is an American soul singer, songwriter, and musician. [1] Her 2002 album Sidebars was nominated for two Grammy Awards and won one. [2] [3]
Eartha was born in Los Angeles, California and raised by foster parents Lucy and Otis Rushing. She started singing at age five, and at age six, she began playing the drums and piano. As a teenager, she was involved in gospel music. [4] Eartha attended high school in North Hills, CA. After graduation, she attended Los Angeles El Camino College and then Los Angeles Trade–Technical College.[ citation needed ]
Her debut album, This I Know, was released in 2000. Eartha played all instrumental parts for the album, which ranges in genre from gospel to R&B and hip-hop. In 2002, Eartha released her second album, Sidebars. [5] The single I'm Still Standing, mixed by hip-hop producer Chris Puram, performed well at clubs. [6] [7] She was nominated for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance for I'm Still Standing and Best Contemporary Soul Gospel Album for Sidebars, the latter of which she won. [8] In 2010, she released her third album, Ink Dry Blue.
Year | Title | Role |
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2000 | Gospel Superfest | Holiday Special[ citation needed ] |
1991 | Full House | The Wedding[ citation needed ] |
1991 | Full House | The Wedding[ citation needed ] |
Year | Award | Work | Category | Result |
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2003 | Grammy Award | "I'm Still Standing" | Best Female R&B Vocal Performance | Nominated |
2003 | Grammy Award | Sidebars | Best Contemporary Soul Gospel Album | Won |