Minister Alen VonShea Norman (November 2, 1971 – October 26, 2017), who went by the stage name Shea Norman, was an American gospel musician. He started his music career, in 2004, with the release of My Heart Depends on You, by Verity Records. This would be his breakthrough release upon the Billboard Gospel Albums chart. The song, "'Tis So Sweet", was placed on the WOW Gospel 2005.
Shea Norman | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Alen VonShea Norman |
| Also known as | Shea Norman |
| Born | November 2, 1971 Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Origin | Sheffield, Alabama, U.S. |
| Died | October 26, 2017 (aged 45) Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Genres | gospel, traditional black gospel, urban contemporary gospel |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | vocals, piano, organ |
| Years active | 2004–2017 |
| Labels | Verity |
Early life
editNorman was born in Memphis, Tennessee, as Alen VonShea Norman,[1] on November 2, 1971,[2] where he was raised by a minister father the Reverend James A. Norman.[3] His first church, where he got the chance to minister was the Church of God in Christ in Millington under the tutelage of Reverend Carl Payne.[3] Up until his death, Norman was a member of New Growth in Christ Christian Center located in Memphis, for the last thirteen years.[3] He was urged by God to help the ministry, Ekklesia Christian Church, located in Sheffield, Alabama, where he has been since 2012.[3] The church is led by Apostle Kobie S. & Pastor Katina Fitzgerald.[3]
Music career
editHis music career commenced in 2004, with the album, My Heart Depends on You, that was released on September 14, 2004, by Verity Records.[4] This album was his breakthrough release upon the Billboard magazine Gospel Albums chart at No. 17.[5] While the song, "'Tis So Sweet", was placed on the compilation album WOW Gospel 2005.
Death
editNorman died of complications from diabetes in Memphis on October 26, 2017, at the age of 45.[6]
Discography
edit| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions[5] |
|---|---|---|
| US Gos | ||
| My Heart Depends on You |
|
17 |
References
edit- ^ Broadcast Music, Inc. "Songwriter/Composer: NORMAN ALEN VONSHEA". Broadcast Music, Inc. Retrieved April 16, 2015.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Family Search (2009). "U.S. Public Records Index". The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|url=(help) - ^ a b c d e Staff. "Shea Norman's Bio". Bridge Builders Church International. Archived from the original on April 16, 2015. Retrieved April 16, 2015.
- ^ "Shea Norman : Discography". AllMusic. Retrieved April 16, 2015.
- ^ a b Billboard. "Shea Norman : Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved April 16, 2015.
- ^ "Gospel singer Shea Norman dies at 45". WMC Action News. October 27, 2017. Retrieved October 28, 2017.