Reviewed by Susanne Molina

Success has been a long time coming for the Florida-based singer. After turning down a major record deal offered her through her performances in the making-of-the-band reality TV show Popstars in 2001 Kerrie worked in obscurity until signed to provident Records in 2009. This, her debut album, has proven a Christian radio hit Stateside and with a BIG voice, reminding me of Lara Fabian, this hugely impressive set, produced by Dan Muckala (The Afters, Brandon Heath) and Chuck Butler, powerfully announces that US Christian radio has a new star. Kerrie's songs combine an honest and sensitive, yet strong message with a pure and sophisticated quality of music that is truly uplifting. Starting off with "No Matter What" as a clear statement of uncompromising trust and devotion to God in spite of all circumstances, every single title reflects the personal journey of Kerrie since she started singing in a church choir aged five. She started writing her first songs during high school and even performed at her own graduation. Kerrie's own life challenges as well as the long and sometimes difficult process of making her dream of becoming a professional singer come true have birthed this authentic and fantastic piece of work. "Keep Breathing" for me stands out (especially the string arrangement) while "Outcast" has such a modern and punchy mix it sounds like it comes straight from the mainstream charts.

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