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The dynamic, instantly recognizable and captivating voice of Kim Burrell is undeniably one of the most powerful voices in music today. Her unrivaled instrument, impeccable musicianship and ability to tap into the human experience and emotion has made her a favorite across genre and within the musician community. Kim is one of the few artists to be revered in both the spiritual and secular worlds.

The Grammy-Award nominated and Stellar Award winning singer has collaborated with artists as diverse as Harry Connick Jr. and funk master George Clinton. In the middle, there's R. Kelly, Stevie Wonder and Gospel's First Lady, Shirley Caesar. Her soulful vocal runs have influenced a generation of mainstream recording artists ranging from Jazmine Sullivan to Justin Timberlake. Her burgeoning A-List Hollywood fan club includes Beyoncé Knowles, Mariah Carey, Alicia Keys, Omarion, Jessica Simpson and Chaka Khan. It is no wonder why Ms. Burrell was invited by BET to return to another season of Sunday Best.

Ms. Burrell’s fans will rejoice with the release of her third Shanachie Entertainment recording THE LOVE ALBUM (released May 17, 2011), which celebrates God's love for each of us and His love that we share for one another.

For THE LOVE ALBUM Kim Burrell joins forces with a trio of producers, Executive Producer Krishnar Lewis, Asaph Ward and Cory Henry. Producer Asaph Ward, who produced Ms. Burrell’s 1998 Tommy Boy recording EVERLASTING LIFE, reunites with the singer. “It's always fun and enlightening to work with Asaph Ward,” shares Burrell. “

THE LOVE ALBUM is a special event for Kim Burrell fans as it showcases an eclectic mix of repertoire in a way that only Kim Burrell could pull off. Highlights on the CD include a sensational version of the Earth, Wind & Fire classic “Love’s Holiday,” as well as a strikingly gorgeous rendition of the Clark Sisters staple “Jesus Is A Love Song.” The Grammy nominated songstress also does a mind-blowing arrangement of El DeBarge’s “Love Me In a Special Way.”

The album’s first single, “Sweeter,” is a joyous composition written by Kim Burrell’s sister, Kathy Burrell. “Kathy's heart is filled with such great messages about God that makes me want to sing,” shares Burrell. “’Sweeter’ is about how being in relationship with God causes each day to become better.” THE LOVE ALBUM also showcases Kim Burrell’s deft skills as a composer as she offers four originals on the album including the sublime and meditative “Pray for Love” and the upbeat “A Lil’ More Time.” On the uplifting “Let’s Make It To Love,” the sweeping arrangement and catchy lyrics have the surprising feel of a Burt Bacharach/Hal David number. Showing off her depth as a composer, Ms. Burrell also wrote the ballad “Is This The Way Love Goes” which beautifully illustrates her range as a vocalist. Accompanied by pianist Eddie Brown, Burrell takes melodic and harmonic turns that few singers on the scene would dare to try.

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Grammy Nominated & Stellar Award Winning Vocalist, Pastor, Activist Kim Burrell Returns With Critically-acclaimed Recording The Love Album

Grammy Nominated & Stellar Award Winning Vocalist, Pastor, Activist Kim Burrell Returns With Critically-acclaimed Recording The Love Album

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The dynamic, instantly recognizable and captivating voice of Kim Burrell is undeniably one of the most powerful voices in music today. Her unrivaled instrument, impeccable musicianship and ability to tap into the human experience and emotion has made her a favorite across genre and within the musician community. Kim is one of the few artists to be revered in both the spiritual and secular worlds. The Grammy-Award nominated and Stellar Award winning singer has collaborated with artists as diverse as ...

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Kim Burrell Relaunches Career at Bet Honors

Kim Burrell Relaunches Career at Bet Honors

Source: Michael Ricci

Primarily known as a Gospel Jazz Artist, Kim Burrell could be considered one of the hardest working vocalists in her industry with more than 180 performances in one year. For Ms. Burrell, this New Year will represent many new platforms for her career not only as an incomparable vocalist, but as an entertainer whose brand value is swiftly moving to the center of pop culture. On February 1st, BET Networks will air it's 2010 BET Honors program. Among several honorees ...

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Red Hot Holiday Stomp & Kim Burrell at Jazz at Lincoln Center

Red Hot Holiday Stomp & Kim Burrell at Jazz at Lincoln Center

Source: Michael Ricci

CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS WITH JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER Tickets starting as low as $10 in Rose Theater Red Hot Holiday Stomp, hosted by Wycliffe Gordon: Dec. 10-12 at 8 p.m. & Dec. 12 at 2 p.m. in Rose Theater Kim Burrell - A Gospel Christmas: Dec. 11 & 12 at 7:30 & 9:30 p.m. in The Allen Room Red Hot Holiday Stomp: Jazz at Lincoln Centers annual holiday concert, Red Hot Holiday Stomp, in Rose Theater ...

“There’s nobody greater.” Donnie McClurkin
“One of the greatest voices of our time.” Whitney Houston
“I heard Kim Burrell’s new single ‘Sweeter’ and I was blown away.” Richard Smallwood
“Ms. Burrell is beginning to break down those walls of the church and the romantic.” Kirk Franklin
“If she’s not the greatest musical mind I have ever been around, she’s certainly at the top of the list.” Harry Connick Jr.
“Nobody stretches a melody like gospel singer Burrell.” USA TODAY
“Her improvisational style, studied by vocalists of various genres, is filled with jazz phrasing and limber riffs… subtle pleasures from a woman who has nothing to prove.” San Francisco Chronicle

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Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson

The Love Album

Shanachie Records
2011

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No Ways Tired

PGP RTB
2009

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Is This The Way Love Goes?

From: The Love Album
By Kim Burrell

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