Singer | Songwriter | Worship Leader | Poet | Rapper | Actress | Voice Over Artist
“I take a deep breath and step out on faith. Do it afraid.”
"I take a deep breath and step out on faith. Do it afraid." Those words have been a mantra for South Side of Chicago Native, Sharon Irving, a multi-talented artist known as a songstress, songwriter, poet, voice over artist, worship leader, actress, and the celebrated winner of the Golden Buzzer on Season 10 of America's Got Talent.
Sharon's remarkable journey has taken her from the pulpit of her grandfather's church on the south side of Chicago to stages, prisons, NFL events, and concert halls all over the world. Her uplifting voice and inspiring messages have transcended boundaries and touched the hearts of diverse audiences.
Sharon's voice extends beyond music; she's the voice for Amway's We Believe global company video and has lent her voice over talent to Zondervan, Willow Creek Community Church, and the Global Leadership Summit.
In addition to her live performances, Sharon is a singer/songwriter who has made her mark with her debut album, "Bennett Ave." This collection of original songs and spoken word showcases her depth and versatility as an artist.
Her first tenuous steps as an artist were shaped by the influences of her grandfather's powerful baritone singing and eloquent sermons, and the mind-blowing artistry of her father, famed jazz musician, composer, and former music director for Miles Davis, Robert Irving III. With loving encouragement from her mother and grandmother, Sharon cultivated and shaped her creative persona.
She is also venturing into the realm of spoken word film projects, a testament to her unwavering commitment to sharing meaningful stories and inspiring others to embrace their creative passions.
She is an inspiring ‘voice for the voiceless’, a passionate wordsmith spewing truth and inspiration, singing songs of life and love motivated by her personal experiences, and undergirded by her Christian beliefs. Sharon's journey is a testament to the incredible heights one can achieve with faith, talent, and unwavering determination.
Sharon's notable achievements include delivering the keynote opener at the prestigious 2022 annual Dreamforce event. Dreamforce stands as a pinnacle for the global Salesforce community, fostering learning, collaboration, and philanthropy.
Sharon's devotion to family, as a wife to Quincy and mother to Sky, remains fundamental.
Beyond her solo musical pursuits, Sharon, alongside her husband Quincy, co-founded 'Living Epistle' in 2020, a devoted initiative focused on embodying and expressing God's goodness, glory, and grace.
“We are all walking art”, Sharon has stated as she fuses her love of fashion and music into a whimsical symmetry of sound and visual esthetic. “My heart is to pursue new methodologies in worship music, and reach people through mainstream music. Life is messy and broken. So many people are hiding, living for others, dying on the inside, holding onto unhealthy narratives out of fear but Gods strength is made perfect in those messy places. I'm learning this, daily. There's an unlikely and beautiful story of redemption waiting to unfold in our lives. I want my art to be transparent, raw, uplifting, bold and healing. I believe God has called me to be a bridge builder and shifter and changer of atmospheres through the gift of music.”
