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"Sarah's Girl - LET'S BUILD"

Stacey Richardson Crawford, also known as Sarah's Girl, is an
accomplished, polished and gifted R&B vocalist who has been recognized as one of the industries best kept secrets. At the tender age of 3, she was propelled into her destiny.
During morning service at St. Timothy Missionary Baptist church, one of Cleveland, Ohio's largest
congregations, her grandfather and Pastor, the late Rev. Dr. John T. Weeden planted her on a chair
in front of a microphone. Accompanied by her mother, the late Sarah Weeden Richardson, Stacey
hasn't stepped away from it since.
Throughout her childhood she honed her skills by singing with various groups and choirs including
her family, The Weeden Family Singers, a 50+ voice gospel choir who, when she was a teenager,
recorded the critically acclaimed album "Victory Shall Be Mine", penned by her husband, David W.
Crawford.
Although Stacey's style is often compared to the classic, Gladys Knight, Stacey adds a breath of fresh air to today's music, with a timeless sound of her own. She has captivated audiences throughout the country and has had the pleasure of performing at such renowned venues as the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, numerous House of Blues' venues across the nation, BB Kings.
She done many prestigious casino's including the infamous MGM Grand, Madison Square
Garden, the NFL's Player's Association at the XXXIX Superhowl in Jacksonville, Florida and
nearly all major theaters in the us.
Over the years, Stacey has traveled throughout the US and the world and experienced the very best
life has to offer.
She has performed overseas in London, UK, Amsterdam, Netherlands, Seoul, Korea, Martinique, and for various jazz festivals in such islands as Bermuda, Aruba, Bahamas and Jamaica to name a few.
It is not surprising that this extraordinary entertainer would share the stage
with well known stars such as Stevie Wonder, Brian McKnight, Babyface, Mariah Carey, Alicia
Keys, India.arie, Jill Scott, Kenny G, Bob Dylan, Cassandra Wilson and John Legend.
She has also performed with such great gospel artists like Mary Mary, Yolanda Adams, Kirk Franklin, Michelle Williams of Destiny's Child and many others, all while singing background for Grammy Award winning mega stars like the late Gerald Levert of Cleveland, Ohio and R&B crooner Anthony Hamilton.
She has also performed in countless concert tours, with such stars as Luther Vandross, the 0' Jays, Carlos Santana, Anita Baker and the late comedian Bernie Mac. One of her most memorable performances was when she was asked by Paul Shaffer of the Letterman Orchestra from, The Late Show with David Letterman, to sing along with his band at the 2009 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremonies.
During this prestigious event, she was afforded the chance to sing with
legends that were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame such as Little Anthony and the Imperials, Bobby Womack and Ronnie Woods of the Rolling Stones.
As a result of Stacey's versatile performances including special occasions honoring icons such as Oprah Winfrey, Patti Labelle, and NBA legends Michael Jordan and Earvin "Magic" Johnson, she has become a familiar face amongst well-known entertainers.
Due to this kind of success, Stacey's talent has been promoted in various television appearances such as Ellen, Regis & Kelly, Good Morning America, The Late Show with David Letterman, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Jimmy Kimmel Live, Showtime at the Apollo, the Soul Train Awards, The BET Gospel Celebration, VB! 's VSPOT, AOL Sessions, Clear Channel, The Tom Joyner Morning Sky Show, The Steve Harvey Show, and the Anthony Hamilton DVD, Coming From Where I'm From Live and More.
____ ...••....•_.I..I.:...o•.---.;IStacey enjoys actively participating in charitable events and has donated her
artwork to the Art Fur Animal Annual Auction to raise funds for Cleveland area animal shelters.
She is also an avid promoter of education and remains passionate about helping others improve their
quality of life.
She has participated in many career days in the Cleveland city school system, and has performed for educational charitable events such as the Tom Joyner Foundation's Fantastic Voyage Cruise to raise money for HBCU's (Historical Black Colleges and Universities);
The UNCF (United Negro College Fund) Evening with the Stars hosted by the late Lou Rawls, and has participated as a judge for CEOGC's (Council for Economic Opportunities in Greater Cleveland) annual talent and scholarship program.
She is on the faculty roster at the Fine Arts Association, in Willoughby, Ohio, a prestigious private arts school where she teaches vocal classes to students of all ages.
She is also an active member of the Sarah Weeden Richardson Minority Scholarship Committee named in her mother's honor which enables minority students to be able to actively participate in the arts.
Stacey is currently performing with her band, Sarah's Girl, at several private events around the Cleveland area. - Neo2Soul Promotions


"A Breath of Fresh Air with a Timeless Sound"

After spending more than ten years singing background for the late Gerald Levert and Anthony Hamilton, backing some of the music world's most notable recording artists, Cleveland's own Stacey Richardson Crawford "Sarah' s Girl" launches her solo career with the release of her debut R&BjSoul album titled "All About Me".
This album is loaded with groupings of songs thoughtfully written & produced to insure continuity between songs, and cohesiveness that is expected from the industry in this genre.
Stacey is an accomplished, polished and gifted vocalist who some recognize as one of the industry's best kept secrets.
Early Life At the tender age of 3, Stacey was propelled into her destiny. During morning service at St.
Timothy Missionary Baptist church, one of Cleveland, Ohio's largest congregations, her grandfather and Pastor, the late Rev. Dr. John T. Weeden planted her on a chair in front of a microphone.
Accompanied by her mother, the late Sarah Weeden Richardson, Stacey hasn't stepped away from it since.
Throughout her childhood she honed her skills by singing with various groups and choirs including her family, The Weeden Family Singers, a 50+ voice
gospel choir who, when she was a teenager, recorded the critically acclaimed album "Victory
Shall Be Mine", penned by her husband, David W. Crawford.
Music Career
Stacey has performed throughout the US and traveled overseas in London, UK, Amsterdam, Netherlands, Seoul, Korea, Martinique, and for various jazz festivals in such islands as Bermuda, Aruba, Bahamas and Jamaica to name a few .
It is not surprising that this extraordinary entertainer would share the stage with well known stars such as Stevie Wonder, Brian McKnight, Babyface, Mariah Carey, Alicia Keys, India.Arie, Jill Scott, Kenny G, Bob Dylan, Cassandra Wilson and John Legend. She has also performed with such great
gospel artists like Mary, Mary, Yolanda Adams, Kirk Franklin, Michelle Williams of Destiny's Child and many others, all while singing background for Grammy Award winning mega stars like the late Gerald Levert of Cleveland, Ohio and R&B crooner Anthony Hamilton.
She has also performed in countless concert tours, with such stars as Luther Vandross, the O'Jays, Carlos Santana, Anita Baker and the late comedian Bernie Mac.
One of her most memorable performances was when she was asked by Paul Shaffer of the Letterman Orchestra from, The Late Show with David Letterman, to sing along with his band at the 2009 Rock and Roll
Hall of Fame Induction Ceremonies.
During this prestigious event, she was afforded the chance to sing with legends that were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame such as
Little Anthony and the Imperials, Bobby Womack and Ronnie Woods of the Rolling Stones.
All About Me Stacey's first solo album "All About Me" was released on June 21, 20ll featuring her debut Single "Tonight". - TheUrbanMusicScene.com


":Sarah`s Girl" - All About Me"

Sarah's Girl - All About Me

Cleveland, Ohio singer Stacey Crawford uses the pseudonym guise of "Sarah's Girl" as a way to constantly remind her of the memory of her late mother.
With her anointed stage name and after being groomed in a litany of family gospel groups, Sarah's Girl isn't afraid to spread her wings and explore the depths of contemporary soul and sultry R&B on All About Me.
She doesn't stray too far away from her roots as she sings of inspiration for tough ClickonCD cover times ("We Get By") and goes for BeBe & CeCe Winans' lyrical tricks on the Memphis to listenor purchase soul sprinkled "Lifting Me High," but the twelve-track disc paints the indie singer in the right direction towards R&B notoriety, entertaining good love and dreamy '90s soul.
Her versatile pipes are equipped to handle Sade slow jams ("Illusion") and the bigger gospel-injected soul numbers ("Hands of Time"), although she seems to be a bit hesitant and cautious when going for bigger gutsy finishes.
However good Sarah's Girl maybe on the inspirational front, more subdued soul is where she belongs and is the primary blueprint for All About Me.
She slithers across SWV-sounding R&B on "Whatever It Is," while the
serenading background harmonies - a delicate addition to the set - wrap so easily around "You Make Me So Happy," "If It Weren't For You," and Fantasla's "Truth Is." The tempo barely escapes the conventions of
smooth "QUiet Storm," but when it does pick up, like on the nightlife celebration "Tonight" and the light funk title cut, Sarah's Girl isn't brash in dispensing more energy when needed.
She puzzlingly squeezes a Mother's Day tribute to Sarah Weeden Richardson, her mother, by pulling on the coattails of Hall & Oates' classic "Sara Smile." Throughout the tune, there is just too much lovey-dovey
caressing and cozy lounge jazz effects onboard to surpass its narrow interpretation as a daughter-to-mother devotion.
There is a major preponderance of ballads to filter through as Sarah's Girl exaggerates her soulful blend of Regina Belle and Jill Scott.
She does try to open up the gateway for some experiments. For instance,
"Dreamer" imports symphonic rock using guitar rock riffs and an ample, OneRepublic-esque piano, but it feels strange on her, like Dionne Warwick trying to attack Adam Lambert's "Whataya Want From Me.
" All About Me easily falls into the abyss of romantic adult contemporary and vintage soul - what young folk call "grown-folks' music." It feels good on her. And at first listen, you couldn't imagine her doing anything else.
Recommended.
By J. Matthew Cobb - Soul Tracks


"Stacey Richardson-Crawford is making all the right moves"

Stacey Richardson-Crawford is making all the right moves .
Thursday, 16 June 2011 17:33 ..
Stacey Richardson Crawford
.She’s neither self-absorbed nor self-centered; she is simply Stacey Richardson-Crawford. A woman that is confident enough to share some of life’s ups and downs, through her touching new music







By STACY STEWART

Contributing Writer

She’s neither self-absorbed nor self-centered; she is simply Stacey Richardson-Crawford. A woman that is confident enough to share some of life’s ups and downs, through her touching new music, in her first solo project, entitled “All About Me,” scheduled for release this month.

Her voice is melodic and there is a heartfelt message within each of her songs. Listening to her lyrical delivery as she maneuvers through soulful R&B tones, is proof positive that Stacey is ready to embrace her audience in a solo capacity and carry on the inspirational musical torch of which she has been afforded an opportunity to experience. Performing since the age of three, Stacey recognized her gift of song early in life and stayed the course. As a professional background vocalist for the powerhouse crooners of both Gerald Levert and Anthony Hamilton, she has graced concert halls around the world, preparing for this moment, when it is now all about her.

Though this particular project holds a very proud title, Stacey in no way omits her beginnings. Coming from a spiritual and musically inclined family “The Weeden Family Singers” who recorded the critically acclaimed album, "Victory Shall Be Mine," Stacey is still humbled and appreciative to the rich family life of which she came. She holds her parents to high esteem and you will find two allegiances on the up-coming CD, of where she sings to their honor.

“Everyone said I looked so much like my mother (Sarah Weeden-Richardson),” she states, as she explains the origins of the songs entitled “Sarah’s Daughter” and “Dreamers.”’

She adds, “My dad was a Tuskegee Airman, and I didn’t even find out until five years ago!” she says with a chuckle. “Both of my parents had dreams for me, and now, I am living them out for them.”

Emerging from the background to the foreground has had its share of ups and downs, but Stacey has managed to see her way through the debris with some assistance along the way. Her long time business associations with friends such as Q Nice and many others, have proven to be valuable as Stacey credits Q Nice for introducing her to the projects Executive Producers, Lenard and Aretha Siggers. The co-writing skills of songstress Conya Doss along with the production talents of ‘Bingo’ of The Rude Boys have also been of great assistance and appreciation to the completion of the project, as their collaborative efforts can also be found on the moving track “Whatever It Is.”

With a clear vision, a strong team in line and a God given talent, Stacey Richardson-Crawford is more than prepared to share “All About Me” with you. On Saturday, June 18 at Brothers Lounge on Detroit Ave. from eight o’clock until midnight, prepare for an outstanding evening as the listening party for “All About Me” will be held. For more information pertaining to the listening party or to see her summer concert schedule, you can follow Stacey on Twitter under the name of Sarahs_girl @ Twitter; on Facebook at Sarahs Fan Page or by logging on to Sarahs_girl.com.

From living life on her own terms, to recognizing the many struggles and successes, disappointments and triumphs that we all face, Stacey has proven that she has the endurance to stay the course and she has a steadfast belief that “The race in not given to the swift nor to the strong, but to the one that endures until the end.”

-- Until next time, “Write On” -- Stacy Stewart
- Call & Post


Discography

Artist: Sarah`s Girl
Album Title: All About Me, released June 21, 2011
Label: NuMilleniumMusic Group (Indie)
Streaming: Reverb Nation, MySpace,
Single: 1st, "Tonight", 2nd "If It Weren`t For You"
Airplay: Various internet radio stations, light rotation on
broadcast stations.

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A Breath of Fresh Air with a Timeless Sound
“Sarah’s Girl”

After spending more than ten years singing background for the late Gerald Levert and Anthony Hamilton, backing some of the music world’s most notable recording artists, Cleveland's own Stacey Richardson Crawford “Sarah`s Girl” launches her solo career with the release of her debut R&B/Soul album titled “All About Me”. This album is loaded with groupings of songs thoughtfully written & produced to insure continuity between songs, and cohesiveness that is expected from the industry in this genre. Stacey is an accomplished, polished and gifted vocalist who some recognize as one of the industry’s best kept secrets.

Early Life
At the tender age of 3, Stacey was propelled into her destiny. During morning service at St. Timothy Missionary Baptist church, one of Cleveland, Ohio's largest congregations, her grandfather and Pastor, the late Rev. Dr. John T. Weeden planted her on a chair in front of a microphone. Accompanied by her mother, the late Sarah Weeden Richardson, Stacey hasn't stepped away from it since. Throughout her childhood she honed her skills by singing with various groups and choirs including her family, The Weeden Family Singers, a 50+ voice gospel choir who, when she was a teenager, recorded the critically acclaimed album "Victory Shall Be Mine", penned by her husband, David W. Crawford.

Music Career
Stacey has performed throughout the US and traveled overseas in London, UK, Amsterdam, Netherlands, Seoul, Korea, Martinique, and for various jazz festivals in such islands as Bermuda, Aruba, Bahamas and Jamaica to name a few .It is not surprising that this extraordinary entertainer would share the stage with well known stars such as Stevie Wonder, Brian McKnight, Babyface, Mariah Carey, Alicia Keys, India.Arie, Jill Scott, Kenny G, Bob Dylan, Cassandra Wilson and John Legend. She has also performed with such great gospel artists like Mary, Mary, Yolanda Adams, Kirk Franklin, Michelle Williams of Destiny's Child and many others, all while singing background for Grammy Award winning mega stars like the late Gerald Levert of Cleveland, Ohio and R&B crooner Anthony Hamilton. She has also performed in countless concert tours, with such stars as Luther Vandross, the O'Jays, Carlos Santana, Anita Baker and the late comedian Bernie Mac. One of her most memorable performances was when she was asked by Paul Shaffer of the Letterman Orchestra from, The Late Show with David Letterman, to sing along with his band at the 2009 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremonies. During this prestigious event, she was afforded the chance to sing with legends that were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame such as Little Anthony and the Imperials, Bobby Womack and Ronnie Woods of the Rolling Stones.

All About Me
Stacey’s first solo album “All About Me” was released on June 21, 2011 featuring her debut single “Tonight”.