Cheri Keaggy

Cheri Keaggy (born Cheri Louise Anderson;[1] August 29, 1968)[2] is a gospel singer and songwriter, with a musical style of Contemporary Christian music. She is now divorced[3][4] from her high school sweetheart Eddie Keaggy, the nephew of the CCM pioneer artist, Phil Keaggy.

Cheri Keaggy
Birth nameCheri Louise Anderson
Born (1968-08-29) August 29, 1968
Los Angeles, California
OriginNashville, Tennessee
GenresWorship, CCM
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter
Instrumentsvocals, singer-songwriter
Years active1994–present
Websitecherikeaggy.com

She was discovered by Charlie Peacock when Eddie, a sound engineer, did a concert for him.[5] Peacock produced her first two albums, Child of the Father, and My Faith Will Stay.

Discography

Solo
  • 1994: Child of the Father
  • 1996: My Faith Will Stay
  • 1997: What Matters Most
  • 2001: Let's Fly
  • 2007: Because He First Loved Us
  • 2012: So I Can Tell
  • 2015: No Longer My Own
Other Albums
  • 1999: There Is Joy in the Lord: The Worship Songs of Cheri Keaggy
  • 2006: Very Best of Cheri Keaggy

With others
  • God With Us (Christmas) (1997)
  • Let Us Pray (National Day of Prayer) (1997)
  • Keep the Faith 2000: Overcoming Stress & Anxiety (1998)
  • If My People Pray (1999)
  • Revival Generation: Lovely Noise (1999)
  • Songs 4 Life: Strengthen Your Faith (1999)
  • Women of Faith: Overwhelming Joy (1999)
  • All We Faithful (Christmas) (2000)
  • I Will Be Here (wedding songs) (2002)

Songs
  • "Not With Jesus"
  • "My Faith Will Stay"
  • "Sweet Peace of God"
  • "In Remembrance of Me"
  • "You, Oh Lord, Are My Refuge"
  • "Little Boy on His Knees"
  • "Lay It Down"
  • "There Is Joy in the Lord"
  • "What Matters Most"

Awards

Dove Award Nominations:

  • 1995 New Artist of the Year
  • 1997 Inspirational Album of the Year for My Faith Will Stay
  • 1999 Praise & Worship Album of the Year for There Is Joy in the Lord

Dove Award Winner: 1998 Special Event Album of the Year for her contribution to God With Us

References
  1. Keaggy, Cheri (July 25, 2012). "What's in a name?". California Birth Index. Retrieved September 27, 2015.
  2. California Birth Index. "Cheri L Anderson, Born 08/29/1968 in California". California Birth Index. Retrieved September 27, 2015.
  3. Kim (July 2, 2012). "Window To My World: Cheri Keaggy – So I Can Tell – A View from Cheri's Window!". Berlysue.blogspot.com. Retrieved October 18, 2012.
  4. "BREATHEcast :: News :: Cheri Keaggy Will Tell It All Through 'So I Can Tell'". Breathecast.christianpost.com. May 9, 2012. Archived from the original on January 19, 2013. Retrieved October 18, 2012.
  5. Manheim, James M. (2006). "Cheri Keaggy". In Pilchak, Angela M. (ed.). Contemporary Musicians. Volume 54. Farmington Hills, Michigan: Gale Group. pp. 109–110. ISBN 0-7876-8067-2. ISSN 1044-2197.


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