Eartha Moore, mononymously known as Eartha, is an American soul singer, songwriter, and musician."Rising Stars", Blacktress, November 2001, p.77 Her 2002 album Sidebars was nominated for two Grammy Awards and won one."Grammy's Roundup," Grammy Magazine, Feb 18, 2003
Life and career 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.Christian Moore, Dysonna, May/June 2002, p. 32-33. Eartha attended high school in North Hills, CA. After graduation, she attended Los Angeles El Camino College and then Los Angeles Trade–Technical College.
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.BRE Magazine, Issue 37, Volume XXVI, September 27, 2002, p.8 The single I'm Still Standing, mixed by hip-hop producer Chris Puram, performed well at clubs.Billboard, R&B/Hip Hop, December 7, 2002, p.4353. Chris Puram [] retrieved on October 7, 2008 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."Power to Win," Playback Magazine, ASCAP, June –July 2003, p.2-3 In 2010, she released her third album, Ink Dry Blue.
Discography 2000: This I Know 2002: Sidebars 2010: Ink Dry Blue
Filmography Television YearTitleRole 2000 Gospel Superfest Holiday Special 1991 Full House The Wedding 1991 Full House The Wedding
Awards and recognition Year Award Work Category Result 2003 Grammy Award"I'm Still Standing" Best Female R&B Vocal PerformanceNominated 2003 Grammy Award Sidebars Best Contemporary Soul Gospel AlbumWon
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