Char McAllister is a singer/ songwriter/ producer/ recording artist and entrepreneur. Her name literally means "singer, song, delight." God is truly the melody in her song."
Char was born in Jamaica West Indies and began singing in church when she was only six years old. Four years later she and her family moved to the USA. While living in New York City her talent was nurtured as she attended Music & Arts schools and was a member of a gospel choir under the leadership of music extraordinaire, Valerie Boyd. At sixteen her family relocated to Pittsburgh, PA where she continued to nurture her passion for music . After years of dreaming, in 1997 she released her debut recording "Chosen To Be Blessed,". To her credit, this freshman project featured all original music and was released on her independent label, JuDavida Music Group. She has traveled extensively across the USA singing in major events and conferences. She has shared the stage with artists such as CeCe Winans, Tonex, Commissioned, Kim Burrell, MC Hammer, Vickie Winans, Donald Lawrence, Ben Tankard and the list goes on. She was a natural choice to perform at Three Rivers Stadium in Pittsburgh, PA, in lieu of the well known group, Trinity 5:7.
Her music has been spotlighted on radio stations across the country. With increasing exposure she was voted "Pittsburgh's 1999 Best Gospel Performer" at the WAMO (Sheridan Broadcasting Network) annual awards ceremony. She has performed on internationally televised programs. In 2000 Char recorded a Christmas Special featuring her "Family Christmas" CD. The live recording aired on BET and the Inspiration Network. In 2001 she relocated to Chicago IL to advance her career. She then released her single "Favor" with two bonus trax in celebration of all God is doing in her life. Since then, she attended Willow Creek Community Church in Barrington IL, where she served as one of the key Praise & Worship Leaders.
Char's desire is to mend broken hearts through her music as well as celebrate the gift of life. She released her hit single "Dreams" in 2006, and it is still making a major impact. She was inspired to write "Dreams" to encourage and inspire others to pursue their dreams. "God has deposited a dream with a purpose in you. No matter the obstacle, rise above it. No matter the trial, don't give up. Just believe...you will succeed."
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