V3 (music group)
V3 | |
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Also known as | V Three |
Origin | Atlanta, Georgia |
Genres | Christian R&B, CCM, urban contemporary gospel, contemporary R&B, soul |
Years active | 2006 | –present
Labels | EMI Gospel |
Members | LaToya Vinson Sacha Vinson Shelley Vinson |
Website | v3worldwide |
V3, also known, called, and referred to as V Three, are an African-American all-female sister Christian R&B and urban contemporary gospel music trio, who primarily plays contemporary R&B songs. They come from Atlanta, Georgia, where the group started making music in 2006. The group have released a studio album, V3. This album was their breakthrough release upon the Billboard magazine charts.
Background
The all-female African-American sisters' group are from Atlanta, Georgia, where they formed in 2006.[1] They are from oldest to youngest, LaToya Kathleen Vinson, Sacha Jo Vinson, and Shelley Dionne Vinson-Bullock.[1] Their parents are Thomas and Dr. Carolyn Vinson, who are the pastors of High Point Christian Tabernacle located in the city of Smyrna, Georgia.
Music history
The group started in 2006, with their first studio album, V3, that was released on August 1, 2006, from EMI Gospel.[1][2][3][4][5] This album was their breakthrough release upon the Billboard magazine Gospel Albums chart, where it peaked at No. 39.[6][7] THeir second album titled "Alive" was released on November 14, 2016.[8]
Members
- Current members
- LaToya Kathleen Vinson[9] (born November 6, 1976)[10]
- Sacha Jo Vinson[11] (born March 4, 1978)[12]
- Shelley Dionne Vinson-Bullock[13] (born May 30, 1980)[14]
Discography
- Studio albums
Title | Album details | Peak chart positions |
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US Gosp[7] | ||
V3 |
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39 |
References
- ^ a b c Farias, Andree (September 1, 2006). "V3: V3" (PDF). CCM Magazine: 51–2. Archived from the original (PDF) on May 10, 2012. Retrieved January 9, 2016.
- ^ Banister, Christa (August 1, 2006). "V3". Christianity Today. Archived from the original on September 7, 2009. Retrieved January 9, 2016.
- ^ Eden, Simon (October 24, 2006). "Review: V3 - V3". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved January 9, 2016.
- ^ Lacy, Dwayne. "V3 (V3) - Reviews". Gospelflava. Retrieved January 9, 2016.
- ^ AllMusic. "V3 – V3 : Review". AllMusic. Retrieved January 9, 2016.
- ^ Billboard. "Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved January 9, 2016.
- ^ a b "V Three Album & Song Chart History (Gospel Albums)". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved January 9, 2016.
- ^ "V3 - Alive". 13 April 2016.
- ^ "Latoya Vinson in Atlanta, GA". Intelius. Retrieved January 9, 2016.
- ^ V3 (V3music) (November 6, 2009). "Celebrating Toya's birthday today!!! Happy birthday!!". Twitter. Retrieved January 9, 2015.
- ^ "Sacha Vinson in Atlanta, GA". Intelius. Retrieved January 9, 2016.
- ^ V3 (V3music) (March 4, 2014). "It's Sacha's birthday!!". Twitter. Retrieved January 9, 2015.
- ^ "Shelley Vinson in Acworth, GA". Intelius. Retrieved January 9, 2016.
- ^ V3 (V3music) (May 30, 2011). "Having a GREAT DAY! It's my BIRTHDAY! Thank you Jesus for blessing me with another Year!- Shelley". Twitter. Retrieved January 9, 2015.