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Merian
Terry was born and raised in Miami, Florida. She is the second born
to Pastor James Terry and Helen Terry. Merian is the Minister of
Music & Worship, at Christian Life Ministries, where her father
pastor's. She also labors in ministry at New Way Praise and Worship
Fellowship Center, where she teaches the youth choir and praise
teams. Merian's hands are constantly busy, from teaching vocal
techniques to musicals at nursing homes.
This sultry singer started singing from her grandmother porch in
Live Oak, Florida at the age of 6. One summer afternoon, Merian was
laying back on a swing with her eyes closed, sweetly singing an old
gospel pearl called, "How Far is Heaven". By the end of the song,
there were people pouring onto the dirt roads, applauding her
unrehearsed performance. Terrified and stunned, the bashful, Merian
hid her face in her hands, screaming, "Grandma!". But her audience
wanted more.
Today, still somewhat shy, Merian's passion for music is REAL. You
can hear it and feel it in her powerful vocals. She's shared the
stage some of the best in the business. Like Melba Moore, Keith
Washington, Gary Jenkins of Silk, Beverly Crawford and was even the
opening act for the Mighty Clouds of Joy. This year, she's a
featured artist on a project called, "The Harvest", by the "Miami
Florida Music Delegation", who's receiving heavy radio play at
present time. You'll find five songs floating those serious vocals
of hers. More info is available at www.bmlerecords.com .
Merian is also an accomplished actress. She started acting with
Michael Matthews and his gospel stage play, "Secret Lover". It's
there where she learned to blend showmanship into her already super
talent. The rehearsals would feel like "boot camp", but it taught
her discipline and professionalism. Now, joined with Steve and
Cheryl Quant of Quant Productions, she enjoys attacking the issues
of "today". The family-like, God-fearing atmosphere created by the
Quant's, allows Merian to merge both ministry and entertainment, to
convey those sticky issues, straight to the hearts of listening
people. She has also taped 2 pilot tv sitcoms for PAX TV. Our girl
is on fire!
Merian has just completed her self-entitled debut project. Not even
released in stores, yet this project is changing lives and raising
eyebrows. As you listen, you will notice that each song tells its
own story because each is a personal testimony of true events. Her
stories combined with the gospel and the beat of rhythm and blues
creates a true masterpiece...and thus, as Merian would say
"R&G...Rhythm and Gospel".
For more info about this project, hear music from the project or to
view the artist's calendar, visit either of these sites:
www.myspace.com/merianterryoff icial
www.soundclick.com/merianterry
www.nextcat.com/merianterry
www.audiostreet.net/merianterr y
www.shoutlife.com/merianterry
music.blackplanet.com/meriante rry/
Spare time is spent traveling, songwriting, laughing with family
and friends, and with her cats Tabitha and Disco.
From her commanding vocals to her gentle smile, she's simply
amazing. Once you meet her, you will never forget her.
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