Latice Crawford

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Background information
Birth nameLatice Tenae Crawford
Born (1982-07-22) July 22, 1982 (age 40)
Manhattan, New York
Origin Queens, New York
Genres Gospel, urban contemporary gospel
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter, actress
Instrument(s)Vocals, singer-songwriter
Years active2014–present
Labels RCA, eOne
Website laticecrawfordonline.com

Latice Crawford (born July 22, 1982 [1] [2] as Latice Tenae Crawford [3] [4] ) is an American urban contemporary gospel singer, composer, and actress. She is best known for using her three-octave, contralto vocal range of to finish third on the second season of the competitive gospel singing television show Sunday Best on Black Entertainment Television. Her self-titled debut album reached two Billboard charts, the Top Gospel Albums and the Top Heatseekers. Her second album, Diary of a Church Girl, also appeared on the Top Gospel Albums chart.

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Early life

Crawford was born in Manhattan, New York,. [5] Growing up as the middle sister of three, Crawford sang in children's choirs and eventually rose to become a soloist and worship leader. This led to her serving in recording sessions, doing vocal references and singing background for established artists.

Music career

Crawford first gained fame during her performances on Sunday Best, where she finished in third place. [6]

Over the course of the series, Crawford gave well-received renditions of "Reach Out And Touch Somebody's Hand" and "Peace Be Still." Since the show, Crawford has starred in a reality series and released two studio albums.

Her first studio album, Latice Crawford, was released by RCA Inspiration in 2014,. [7] Her sophomore release, Diary of a Church Girl, [8] is a five-song EP. It features the songs "Author" and "Choose Me", which both made it to Billboard's Top Gospel Airplay and Hot Gospel Songs Charts. The EP also garnered Crawford her first Stellar Award Nomination for Contemporary Female Vocalist of the Year. [9]

Discography

Studio albums

List of studio albums, with selected chart positions
TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positions [10]
US
Gos
US
Heat
Diary of a Church Girl (EP)
  • Released: 2016
  • CD, digital download
15
Latice Crawford1221
Select singles with Billboard Charting Information
TitleSong detailsPeak chart positions [10]
US
Gos
US
Gos
Choose Me
  • Released: 2016
  • CD, digital download
  • Album : Diary of A Church Girl
2221
Author
  • Released: 2016
  • CD, digital download
  • Album : Diary of A Church Girl
2423
There
  • Released: 2014
  • Label: RCA Inspiration
  • CD, digital download
  • Album : Latice Crawford
2418

Personal life

Latice resides in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. [2]

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References

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