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Karen Washington and The New Singing Stars |
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First of all, thank God Almighty for our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and filament of the Holy Spirit in my life and ministry.
Karen Washington, the oldest of four children was raised up in Attapulgus, Georgia. She is the daughter of the Late Sam Harris, Jr. & Joe Ellen Harris. She is married to David Washington and is the mother of three children and two grandsons. She started singing at the age of eight. She enjoyed traveling with her parents taking notes from them while they ministered to others in songs and spreading the good news of Our Lord and Savior.
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She sang in the choir and formed her family group in 1975 "The Family Starlites." They performed for many years together spreading the gospel through songs. The link of the chain was broken in 1992 when her father became ill and was diagnosed with terminal cancer. She remember a special conversation with her father two weeks before he passed away. He whispered to her and said "continue to sing and let God use you in a mighty way and most of all whatever you do for the Lord let it be real." He continued by saying "God blessed you with a gift to use, give him the glory and praises at all times so that souls will be set free, healing, deliverance and many lives will be save through the ministry."
Karen Washington and The New Singing Stars was formed in 1995. They have shared the stage with many gospel artists, such as, The Williams Sisters, The Canton Spirituals, Luther Barnes, The McDonald's Sisters, Rev. Andrew Cheairs, Ronica and The Blazing Stars, Lee Williams, Doc McKenzie, The Williams Brothers, Keith "Wonderboy" Johnson and many others.
In 1997 she attended The American Gospel Quartet Convention (AGQC) in Birmingham, Alabama. The group had an opportunity to participate in a showcase at the AGQC for the first time in January 2002 and opened up the following night for the Hall of Fame Induction Services. In 2003 and 2005 they performed at the convention. She is a board member of The South Georgia Chapter of The American Gospel Quartet Convention. She received an award for being the Best Gospel Female Artist and Best Dress Gospel Artist in the South Georgia Region. She is an active participant of the AGQC Chapter in Brunswick, Georgia and The National Association Gospel Manager Promoters Convention. In June 2002 the group appeared on The Gospel Truth Television Show on WATC in Atlanta, Georgia with Ricky Davis and Rick Joyner. In October 2005 the group sponsored a Hurricane Katrina Benefit Program under the banner of The American Gospel Quartet Convention.
The group has recorded three (3) CDs. The first in 2000 titled "Help Me Make It." In 2003-2004 they recorded their second CD titled "Jesus Is My Everything." This CD was produced by Eric Sharper of Dream Reality Records. The third CD titled "Jesus Is Alive" was released in 2006. The 2006 release was also produced by Eric Sharper of Dream Reality Records. In 2007, Ms. Washington released her solo project titled "Give God A Chance." |
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For Booking contact Karen Washington (229) 246-6731 or (229) 220-0137 |
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Or Sharper Management (229) 242-6486 |
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