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Chere' Pepper (born April 27, 1975) is an American Christian musician, singer-songwriter, and recording artist from Dansville, Michigan.

Biography

Early life

Pepper was born on Apr 27, 1975 in Ypsilanti. She grew up Catholic to non musical parents, but grandparents on both sides were professional musicians. She discovered she could sing at age 5 and was given one guitar lesson while in Brownie scouts. She taught her self the rest by going through a book of guitar lessons and singing along. Additional "lessons" came in the form of listening to country radio and singing and playing along.

When she was 8 her parents took her to The Red Door, a local country bar that had open mic night. Her big powerful voice caught of ears many. She performed at county fairs and anywhere else that would allow her to sing until the age of 12 when she formed and fronted her own country group, Magnum Country. The trio was made up of Chere's brother, Robb Hudspeth, and their cousin, Michael Ewanciw. They played Moose Lodges, private parties, and weddings until Chere left to join bar bands at age 17.

Chere' played the clubs until giving her heart to the Lord at age 23. She then began writing Christian songs.

Musical career

She is an eclectic independent artist. She released her first independent album, I Am Changed, in 1999. Her second Independent release, Enjoy the Ride, was released in 2003. And her third, Almost Country, in 2004. Her first studio album was produced in conjunction with Platinum Pen Music Group. Titled Armor of God, it was released on June 30, 2013. Her first single, "Jesus Jesus", was accepted for Grammy nomination consideration for 2014 Song of the Year. As well as the Album itself being accepted for Album of the Year.

Chere' is currently working on her first non Christian pop/rock album due to be released early 2014. With most songs still reflecting a Christian message, the general message is love of life and relationship love. The singles "Cowboy boots" and "Catch my Breath" are love songs written for her husband. This project is a way to reach the secular world with the love of Christ.

Style

Chere's music is a mix of several different genre labels. An industry reviewer once said she is "too unique and uncatagorizable" but that has not stopped Pepper from continuing down her own road of originality and prolific writing. She writes all styles of music and her vocal stylings reflect the change but her soulful Country roots can be heard through the pop/ rock music stylings of her recordings.

Personal life

Pepper married her high school sweet heart, JD Pepper, who is an Elite Runner and 3 time World Qualifying Duthlete and Team USA Member. Chere also shares the passion of running and healthy living with her husband and their four boys.

Studio Albums

Armor of God available on ITunes, Amazon, CD Baby

Links

http://www.cherepepper.com/