Christian, healing/easy listening, adult contemporary

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SPIRITUAL: Contemporary Christian, SPIRITUAL: Praise & Worship

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If you stop for a minute to talk with contemporary performing artist, SHARMANE, you will find very quickly that you are drawn to her abundant energy and infectious spirit. Her love for life, and her faith, is both contagious and welcoming.

SHARMANE (Adams) grew up as a child who traveled the globe. She was exposed to numerous cultures and openly admits that she was blessed with many of the material privileges that only some can imagine. But, as she grew into her adult life and was confronted with numerous challenges, she felt a yearning to grow deeper and more spiritual in her life journey. Although she was rooted in a Catholic upbringing, it wasn't until she attended a parish mission that she truly committed to living her life on-fire for her faith! As SHARMANE embraced this new direction for her life she also quickly realized that music and ministry would be a significant aspect of this conversion experience. Although she had been singing her entire life, (from performing in pageants to serving as a cantor at her local parish), the renewal of her faith took her music and songwriting in a whole new direction.

In 2002, SHARMANE released her debut album titled, PRAYERFUL HEARTS. This CD was not your typical "contemporary Christian" recording project that many artists create as their first-ever CD. The project was delightfully aimed at children with its musical retelling of the classic prayers of the Catholic faith. SHARMANE took her commitment to this project one step further, however, and made it so that proceeds from the project would be contributed to Our Lady of Clear Creek Monastery (a Benedictine Monastery in Oklahoma). This CD ultimately reached the Top 10 on numerous Catholic music sales charts which inspired others to ask SHARMANE for more of her music. But it wasn't until she made a long distance move with her family, battled a life threatening illness, and started a new business venture with her husband did she release her sophomore CD, self-titled SHARMANE (2006).

This album was inspired by the notion of simplifying life through prayer and song. As a wife and mother, SHARMANE understands how life can become so busy that we lose touch with our own inner peace. This CD captures that essence and gently brings the listener back to a place of solemnity and calm. The lyrics are uplifting and stylistically the music is diverse, but the constant theme throughout is about settling down and absorbing a sense of peace and grace.

In 2007, SHARMANE penned a song titled I SURRENDER for a friend who had a son battling a life-threatening illness. SHARMANE made her way to Nashville to record the song which was accepted by CRW (Christian Radio & Retail Weekly) to be part of their I-DISC program that is sent to 1500 radio stations nationwide. In addition, SHARMANE created an impact project in partnership with St Jude Childrenâs Hospital where proceeds from the download of the song would go towards childrenâs cancer research.

The music of SHARMANE has inspired listeners worldwide with thanks to radio (especially EWTN Worldwide Radio Network and Sirius satellite radio). She's been featured in several magazines and newspapers and has been interviewed for various websites and pod casts. Recently she was invited to perform as the featured artist on the EWTN television program, Backstage. She has also been nominated for several UNITY AWARDS presented by the UCMVA.

Today SHARMANE continues to travel as a music minister and as a âspiritual champion for faith and familyâ. She performs and speaks at numerous church events and conferences which she caters according to her audience whether it is a youth event, a women's retreat, a fund raising/benefit event or a family-friendly community event. SHARMANE is actively presenting her mission program titled "Make Me an Instrument of Your Peace" and is passionate about encouraging interaction of the family and delivering the message that Faith is alive in your household. In 2008 sheâll kick off her brand new YOUTH workshop that focuses on the issues involving âgetting to the heart of who you really are in your life and faith journeyâ. Through these opportunities SHARMANE hopes to open your heart to God and to help YOU to embrace a conversion of heart.

SHARMANE currently resides in Florida with her husband and two children.

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