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'''Jeff & Sheri Easter''' are a [[Southern gospel]] group led by the husband and wife duo of the same name. Jeff also has 2 older children from a previous marriage.
'''Jeff & Sheri Easter''' are a [[Southern gospel]] group led by the husband and wife duo of the same name. Jeff also has 2 older children from a previous marriage.

==Career==
==Career==


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Jeff Easter and Sheri Williamson met in August 1984 during the Albert E. Brumley Sundown to Sunup Gospel Sing in [[Arkansas]]. At the time, Jeff was the bassist for the [[Singing Americans]], while Sheri was performing with [[The Lewis Family]]. After being introduced, they married ten months later, June 1985. After that, Jeff and Sheri traveled and performed as part of The Lewis Family, until they decided to pursue a career alone in 1988. Since that, they have released several albums and have been nominated for various awards. Joining them on stage are their children: Madison (guitars) and Morgan (vocals). They have another daughter named Maura,<ref>[http://www.jeffandsherieaster.com/biographies Biography]</ref> who also occasionally joins them on stage in various roles. Madison's wife, Shannon Easter, and Morgan's husband, Landan Smith, are also members of the band. Jeff Easter is son of James Easter, known as member of The Easter Brothers (brothers Ed,
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James and Russell, from [[Mount Airy, North Carolina]]),<ref>[http://sghistory.com/index.php?n=E.Easter_Brothers sghistory.com] Southern Gospel History: Easter Brothers</ref><ref>http://www.easterbrothers.com/ Easter Brothers</ref> and brother of steel guitarist Steve "Rabbit" Easter.<ref>http://sghistory.com/index.php?n=S.Steve_Easter Steve "Rabbit" Easter</ref> Jeff & Sheri Easter have been frequent performers on the [[Gaither Homecoming]] videos and recordings.
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Jeff Easter and Sheri Williamson met in August 1984 during the Albert E. Brumley Sundown to Sunup Gospel Sing in [[Arkansas]]. At the time, Jeff was the bassist for the [[Singing Americans]], while Sheri was performing with [[The Lewis Family]]. After being introduced, they married ten months later, June of 1985. After that, Jeff and Sheri traveled and performed as part of The Lewis Family, until they decided to pursue a career alone in 1988. Since that, they have released several albums and have been nominated for various awards. Joining them on stage are their children: Madison (guitars) and Morgan (vocals). They have another daughter named Maura,<ref>[http://www.jeffandsherieaster.com/biographies Biography]</ref> who also occasionally joins them on stage in various roles. Madison's wife, Shannon Easter, and Morgan's husband, Landan Smith, are also members of the band. Jeff Easter is son of James Easter, known as member of The Easter Brothers (brothers Ed,
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James and Russell, from [[Mount Airy, North Carolina]]),<ref>[http://sghistory.com/index.php?n=E.Easter_Brothers sghistory.com] Southern Gospel History: Easter Brothers</ref><ref>http://www.easterbrothers.com/ Easter Brothers</ref> and brother of steel guitarist Steve "Rabbit" Easter.<ref>http://sghistory.com/index.php?n=S.Steve_Easter Steve "Rabbit" Easter</ref> Jeff & Sherri Easter have been frequent performers on the [[Gaither Homecoming]] videos and recordings.


==Discography==
==Discography==
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* 2017: ''Sing It Again''
* 2017: ''Sing It Again''
* 2019: ''You Are Loved''
* 2019: ''You Are Loved''



===Solo===
===Solo===
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Jeff & Sheri Easter have won several awards through their career. Among them:<ref>[http://www.jeffandsherieaster.com/biographies Awards]</ref>
Jeff & Sheri Easter have won several awards through their career. Among them:<ref>[http://www.jeffandsherieaster.com/biographies Awards]</ref>
* 5 [[Dove Awards]]
* 5 [[Dove Awards]]
* 2 [[Grammy Award]] nominations<ref>https://www.grammy.com/grammys/artists/jeff-easter</ref>
* 2 [[Grammy Award]] nominations<ref>https://www.grammy.com/grammys/artists/jeff-easter {{Bare URL inline|date=August 2022}}</ref>
* 2 [[International Country Gospel Music Association]] Awards
* 2 [[International Country Gospel Music Association]] Awards


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Latest revision as of 00:36, 9 April 2023

Jeff & Sheri Easter
Born (1960-03-18) March 18, 1960 (age 64) (Jeff)
(1963-10-27) October 27, 1963 (age 60) (Sheri)
OriginNorth Carolina, presently Georgia
GenresSouthern gospel
Occupation(s)Singers
Instrument(s)Vocals, harmonica
Years active1987–present
Websitewww.jeffandsherieaster.com https://www.facebook.com/JeffAndSheriEaster

Jeff & Sheri Easter are a Southern gospel group led by the husband and wife duo of the same name. Jeff also has 2 older children from a previous marriage.

Career[edit]

Jeff Easter and Sheri Williamson met in August 1984 during the Albert E. Brumley Sundown to Sunup Gospel Sing in Arkansas. At the time, Jeff was the bassist for the Singing Americans, while Sheri was performing with The Lewis Family. After being introduced, they married ten months later, June 1985. After that, Jeff and Sheri traveled and performed as part of The Lewis Family, until they decided to pursue a career alone in 1988. Since that, they have released several albums and have been nominated for various awards. Joining them on stage are their children: Madison (guitars) and Morgan (vocals). They have another daughter named Maura,[1] who also occasionally joins them on stage in various roles. Madison's wife, Shannon Easter, and Morgan's husband, Landan Smith, are also members of the band. Jeff Easter is son of James Easter, known as member of The Easter Brothers (brothers Ed, James and Russell, from Mount Airy, North Carolina),[2][3] and brother of steel guitarist Steve "Rabbit" Easter.[4] Jeff & Sheri Easter have been frequent performers on the Gaither Homecoming videos and recordings.

Discography[edit]

  • 1987: New Tradition
  • 1988: Homefolks
  • 1989: Picture Perfect Love
  • 1990: Brand New Love
  • 1991: Shining Through
  • 1992: Pickin’ The Best Live
  • 1993: The Gift
  • 1994: Thread of Hope
  • 1995: By Request
  • 1995: Silent Witness
  • 1995: Ever Faithful To You (Love Songs: A 10 Year Celebration)
  • 1996: Places In Time
  • 1998: A Work In Progress
  • 1999: Sittin’ On Cloud Nine
  • 2000: Ordinary Day
  • 2000: Through The Years
  • 2001: It Feels Like Christmas Again
  • 2002: My Oh My
  • 2003: Forever And A Day
  • 2004: Sunshine
  • 2005: Miles And Milestones
  • 2007: Life Is Great and Gettin' Better!
  • 2008: Mayberry Live
  • 2009: We Are Family; with The Lewis Family and the Easter Brothers (won GMA Dove Award Bluegrass Album of the Year)
  • 2009: Expecting Good Things (nominated for GMA Dove Award Country Album of the Year)
  • 2010: Live at Oak Tree
  • 2011: Silver Anniversary
  • 2012: Eyes Wide Open
  • 2015: Small Town
  • 2017: Sing It Again
  • 2019: You Are Loved

Solo[edit]

  • 1997: Sheri

Accolades[edit]

Jeff & Sheri Easter have won several awards through their career. Among them:[5]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Biography
  2. ^ sghistory.com Southern Gospel History: Easter Brothers
  3. ^ http://www.easterbrothers.com/ Easter Brothers
  4. ^ http://sghistory.com/index.php?n=S.Steve_Easter Steve "Rabbit" Easter
  5. ^ Awards
  6. ^ https://www.grammy.com/grammys/artists/jeff-easter [bare URL]

External links[edit]

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