By Karu F. Daniels, AOL Black Voices
Fresh off the heels of touring with platinum-selling R&B crooners Brian McKnight, Joe, and 'American Idol' winner Ruben Studdard, hip-hop soul singer Sunshine Anderson was welcomed with open arms during her enthralling performance last night at the 2007 Essence Music Festival.
And the Charlotte native, who roared onto the R&B scene in 2001 with her hit single 'Heard it All Before,' welcomed the love back as she performed selections from her recent album 'Sunshine At Midnight' in the McDonald's Superlounge at the Louisiana Superdome.
To many a festivalgoers surprise, Anderson was carrying more than notes when she hit the stage -- she's preggers.
Backstage, the well-spoken southern girl, who used to work for the United States Pentagon, talked candidly about being a part of the 'Essence' fesitivites, her new music and her new family life.
She's expecting a girl in November, which she will name Alexia Sky.
Anderson revealed that she's planning to get married to Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Christopher Alexander Terry later this month, and talked about her trepidation of telling record label brass about her new condition.
"It just is what it is,you know I mean," she quipped. "I feel blessed, I'm not going to make any apologoies ... I am just on a high."
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By: Joseph on 7/09/2007 8:33AM
Congrats Sunshine. I was wondering what had happened to you. I still listen to your hit record. To Win A FREE Swarovski Crystal T-Shirt visit http://executees.net
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By: DORA on 7/11/2007 1:08PM
I WISH YOU THE BEST SUNSHINE...I LOVE THAT FIRST HIT!!!! WHENEVER I GO THROUGH SOMETHING WITH A GUY I PLAY THAT SONG....ITS IMPOWERING TO SISTAS TO KICK THAT F&*KA GO.
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By: sharifah sadiq on 7/11/2007 5:49PM
it was really nice to see Frankie Beverly on my computer screen today. I remember one of his albums in the 70's that was covered with "Desirata". I was born in 59 and am aware that racism is still alive. To see such great artist all together doing great things had me smiling as I watched sitting in my living room in Brooklyn. Obama was a pleasant surprise, so was Hillary. Mary-J is always a pleasure to see. keep me informed.
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By: Sassythang2 on 7/11/2007 7:07PM
Thats Awesome I wish Her all the best...
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By: LaDy JaZzY on 7/11/2007 11:40PM
CONGRATZ GURLIE YA RECORD HIT EM UP STYLE IZ STYLL N ROTATION 4RM TYME 2 TYME ON MY IPOD N MY RADIO
WISHIN YA SOOOOOOOOOOOO MUCH LUCK WITT DA BABYYY [[KANT WAIT TIL MA AUNTIE DROPZ HA'Z LOL]]
SHOWING SO MUCH LUVV JAZZY 4M QNZZZZ
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By: Randa on 7/11/2007 11:48PM
Congratulations on your life. It seems as if you are as happy as you can be. Well when you get married and have your baby girl I know your gonna be at home reading all these blogs. So it loks to me as if you have plenty of fans happy for you and waiting for you to come out with another crunk, hit single. (Just this time not about a bad relationship, your too happy for that) LOL
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By: tina on 7/12/2007 2:22AM
i am happy for you sunshine.may good bless you on your soon to be marriage and new baby
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By: ms.tisha on 7/12/2007 9:04PM
congrats a baby is a blessing from god.and god will provide you the strength and courage to be a good mother.just because one gives birth doesnt say that your a mother it takes faith,wisdom and patients to mother a child.and with time it shows when your child says thank you mom for everything youved done for me.
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By: M+ on 7/13/2007 1:28AM
CONGRATULATIONS...there's nothing like your babies! You're about to go to a whole 'nother level...of creativity. Don't worry about the record exec(s) -God got that covered- cause you're about to make the ultimte record - A LIFE! Nothing but love for you. Again, congratulations on your baby [girl] and marriage! M+
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