Me and Jesus (mostly) but occasionally when I'm local I bring along my band!
Influences
Musically??? Natalie Grant, Michelle Tumes, Point of Grace, Nicole Nordeman, Amy Grant and Olivia Newton John
Spiritually??? Mary Mother of Jesus, St Rita, Mother Theresa
Sounds Like
Some people have told me I sound like Olivia Newton John and some have even mentioned Vanessa Williams...I'd be honored to be compared to those women but I think I really sound just like ME...what do you think?
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 converted from being Catholic to being CATHOLIC-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.
SHARMANE 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 recorded her single titled I SURRENDER. The song was actually written for a friend whose son was battling a very serious illness. SHARMANE says she was praying on ways she could help her friend through this difficult time and that God brought her the song and told her one of the best ways to bring comfort to her friend was through music. I SURRENDER was released to radio through Christian Radio & Retail Weekly. Radio embraced the song and it appeared in the Top 10 on the I-Chart for over 10 weeks! The song hit the number 1 spots on KBCU Radio Top 10 at 10 with Rockin Ron and the IndieHeaven Fan Favs Chart. It also received airplay on the EWTN Global Radio Network. I SURRENDER was a SONG OF THE YEAR final nominee at the 2008 KCCM Awards held in Kansas City. In addition to the single release, SHARMANE created an Impact Project to tie in with the song. Proceeds from every download (exclusively with IndieHeaven.com) would be donated to St. Jude Children's Hospital in an effort to raise monies for children's 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 spiritual champion for her faith and the Sacraments. 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 or a family-friendly parish event. SHARMANE is actively presenting her 3 day 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 addition, she recently launched her new YOUTH workshop titled FIND ME, CLEANSE ME! TAKE ME THERE! that she presents to high school students and 2 offset school assembly programs she presents to both middle school and high school students across the country. In 2008, SHARMANE was recognized as FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR at the KCCM Awards held in Kansas City. 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.
For more information on Catholic Performing Artist: SHARMANE visit her website at www.sharmane.com
It's lovely to meet you. Your music is beautiful and very inspiring.
Please join us in 'Making Music History' to benefit the world's needy children.
Peace and love, Diane
We are ‘Making Music History ‘ to benefit children in need worldwide. You can join us in helping by recording an original version of the song “All We Need Is Love.”
Hey Sharmane! That is such a God thing because He had me thinking about you, too . . . this morning!! That doesn't surprise you, though, does it?! He is so cool that way! We had VBS last week in our NEW BUILDING! We had over 200 kids each day! What a blessing! Madelyn got back from the beach on Saturday, and she has several lines on her legs to prove that you were right about those purple flags! I hope you and your family are having a wonderful summer! I'm still amazed about our visit! God ROCKS!! Lots of love, Lisa
HEY Sharmane, I just got back from Steubenville South, and might i say this was extremely special. Saturday night they asked us if we were ready to say yes to God and change our lives, and out of 5,000 teens about 200-300 teens including me went up and said yes to change our lives. I have realized it will be extremely hard and i am sure the others have realized it as well. So if you could say a few extra prayers for us. That we may stay focus on the Lord and lose what we aere tought this weekend and the long road a head my be a slight bit easier. Thank you so much! a sister in Christ, Christi
Remember today and always that the seed of God's word was the beginning of our faith and birth in Christ. It is also our daily food that keeps our faith strong and growing. The bible makes it clear that to be strong and successful as a believer we must meditate on his word day and night. His word is our spiritual food and our weapon against the lies of the enemy and the world.
I pray that your heart will be filled with a voracious hunger and deep love for his eternal word.
Ah, you found my best story! But they're all awesome when we realize who the Author is! Yes, we needed a few more hours/days to share, didn't we?! I feel like the Lord wanted us to be together to share like that and be witnesses to how CONSISTENT He is in showing beautiful love stories to his children who love Him! So absolutely amazing!
Remember what I told you! Any time, okay?! I'm right here and ready to celebrate with you!
Blessings, Lisa
p.s. Don't forget to send some of the pics when you get a chance. :)
With God, it's not always what you do, but what you are willing to do.
Genesis 22. 2And he said, Take now thy son, thine only son Isaac, whom thou lovest, and get thee into the land of Moriah; and offer him there for a burnt offering upon one of the mountains which I will tell thee of.
3And Abraham rose up early in the morning, and saddled his ass, and took two of his young men with him, and Isaac his son, and clave the wood for the burnt offering, and rose up, and went unto the place of which God had told him.
4Then on the third day Abraham lifted up his eyes, and saw the place afar off.
5And Abraham said unto his young men, Abide ye here with the ass; and I and the lad will go yonder and worship, and come again to you.
6And Abraham took the wood of the burnt offering, and laid it upon Isaac his son; and he took the fire in his hand, and a knife; and they went both of them together.
7And Isaac spake unto Abraham his father, and said, My father: and he said, Here am I, my son. And he said, Behold the fire and the wood: but where is the lamb for a burnt offering?
8And Abraham said, My son, God will provide himself a lamb for a burnt offering: so they went both of them together.
9And they came to the place which God had told him of; and Abraham built an altar there, and laid the wood in order, and bound Isaac his son, and laid him on the altar upon the wood.
10And Abraham stretched forth his hand, and took the knife to slay his son.
11And the angel of the LORD called unto him out of heaven, and said, Abraham, Abraham: and he said, Here am I.
12And he said, Lay not thine hand upon the lad, neither do thou any thing unto him: for now I know that thou fearest God, seeing thou hast not withheld thy son, thine only son from me.
13And Abraham lifted up his eyes, and looked, and behold behind him a ram caught in a thicket by his horns: and Abraham went and took the ram, and offered him up for a burnt offering in
Hey there! Hope you are having a great week. I said a prayer for you today! Be blessed in all things! Keep in touch! ;0) Oh... and thanks for the friendship! Christi Juneau
