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Sierra McClain
Sierra McClain
	McClain at the 2011 Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade
Born	Decatur, Georgia, U.S.
Occupations	Actress; singer;
Years active	2005–present
Relatives	Lauryn McClain (sister); China Anne McClain (sister);
	Musical career
Genres	Pop; R&B;
Instruments	Vocals; guitar; piano;

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Sierra McClain is an American actress and singer. As an actress, she was first recognized for her role as Sierra in Daddy's Little Girls (2007). She had her breakthrough as Nessa Parker in Empire (2016–2018), and is also best known for starring as Tanya Clifton in the television series Mindhunter (2019). Her film roles have included starring as Tosha in the films Honey: Rise Up and Dance (2018), and as Carina in Shrink (2009). She starred as Grace Ryder in 9-1-1: Lone Star (2020–2023).

As a singer, she is best known as a member of the sister brother group Thriii with her sisters.

Early life

McClain's father, Michael McClain, is a music producer who produced Solange Knowles' debut album Solo Star (2002).^[1]^[2] Her mother, Shontell (née Rucker), is a songwriter and former screenwriter.^[3]^[4]^[5]^[6] She has two younger sisters, Lauryn and China Anne, who are also actresses and singers, and has a younger brother, Gabriel.^[7]

Career

2005–2010: Daddy's Little Girls and 3mcclaingirls

After her sister was discovered in 2004 by a music executive who heard her sing, China was cast in the film The Gospel (2005) with Sierra cast in the children's choir.^[8] Around this time the sisters formed the music group the 3mcclaingirls. In December 2005, while on the set of Tyler Perry's House of Payne, China introduced her sisters Sierra and Lauryn to a show producer and the sisters performed a song for him. They were then cast in the film Daddy's Little Girls (2007) as the James sisters, and Sierra guest starred in the series, Tyler Perry's House of Payne.^[9]^[10] In 2008 the three sisters began posting videos on their YouTube channel of themselves singing covers of songs.^[11] McClain had a small role as a neighbor in the short film Six Blocks Wide (2008). The next year, she starred as Carina in the film Shrink alongside Kevin Spacey and Keke Palmer.^[12]

2011–2014: McClain Sisters and A.N.T. Farm

After China landed her own show on the Disney Channel called A.N.T. Farm in 2011, McClain and her sisters changed their group name to the McClain Sisters, and sang two songs on the A.N.T. Farm soundtrack: "Perfect Mistake" and "Electronic Apology".^[13] Sierra McClain was also a theme music composer for the series.^[14] In December the group performed their version of the song "Jingle Bell Rock" at the 2011 Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade.^[15]^[16] In March 2012, the group signed with Hollywood Records,^[17]^[18] released their song "Rise", and was the opening act in Houston at the Houston Rodeo for Big Time Rush on their Better with U Tour.^[19]^[20]

The next month they performed at the 2012 White House Easter Egg Roll.^[21]^[22] In November 2012, McClain guest starred with her sister Lauryn and performed the song "Go" during the episode "chANTs of a Lifetime" for A.N.T. Farm.^[23] From late 2012 to 2016, McClain and her sisters continued performing and releasing songs. Most notably they released their song "The Great Divide" which peaked at number 4 on Billboard's US Kid Digital Songs;^[24] performed at the pre-show for the 2014 Radio Disney Music Awards and presented an award;^[25] and had their first headlining concert at the House of Blues in Anaheim, California;^[26]^[27] and performed at 19th Arthur Ashe Kids' Day.^[28] From the summer to the fall of 2014, the group embarked on a state fair tour around the United States.^[29] In December 2013, China announced on Twitter that A.N.T. Farm would be ending after its third season.^[30]^[31] Shortly after this announcement, the McClain Sisters parted ways with Hollywood Records. After leaving the record label, the group changed their name from the McClain Sisters to simply McClain.^[32]^[33]^[34]

2015–present: Empire and 9-1-1: Lone Star

In September 2015, McClain was cast in a Showtime pilot by Lena Waithe, but it was not picked up.^[35] In 2016, McClain was cast and began starring as Nessa Parker, a recurring role, in the television series Empire (2016–2018).^[36] For the series, she sang several songs for the series' soundtrack, and her role as Nessa is considered her breakthrough role. Her girl group, McClain, went on hiatus after all three sisters booked various acting roles. She next went on to star as Tosha in the dance film Honey: Rise Up and Dance (2018).^[37] She gained further recognition for starring as main role Tanya Clifton in the second season of the critically acclaimed television series Mindhunter (2019).^[38] She gained more attention after starring as main role Grace Ryder in 9-1-1: Lone Star (2020–present).^[39]

In June 2020, her girl group changed their name to Thriii and performed at Radio Disney Presents ARDYs Summer Playlist.^[40]

Personal life

She is a Christian and resides in Atlanta, Georgia, with her family.^[41]

Filmography

Film

Year	Title	Role	Notes
2005	The Gospel	Youth in Children's Choir
2007	Daddy's Little Girls	Sierra
2008	Six Blocks Wide	Neighbor	Short film
2009	Shrink	Carina
2018	Honey: Rise Up and Dance	Tosha
2024	Brewster's Millions: Christmas	Toya

Television

Year	Title	Role	Notes
2007	Tyler Perry's House of Payne	Jasmine	Episodes: "Paternity and Fraternity: Parts 1 & 2"
2012	A.N.T. Farm	Syerra	Episode: "chANTs of a Lifetime"
2015	Untitled Lena Waithe Pilot	Jerrika	Pilot (unaired)
2016–2018	Empire	Nessa Parker	Recurring role (seasons 3–4)
2019	Mindhunter	Tanya Clifton	Main role
2020–2023	9-1-1: Lone Star	Grace Ryder	Main role (seasons 1–4)

References

^ "Michael McClain | Credits". AllMusic. Archived from the original on April 21, 2016. Retrieved April 8, 2020.
^ "China Anne McClain Bio". kidzworld.com. Archived from the original on November 3, 2012. Retrieved September 26, 2012.
^ "Shontell McClain | Credits". AllMusic. Archived from the original on August 19, 2020. Retrieved April 5, 2020.
^ Legg, Catherine (December 12, 2011). "Disney Channel star visits MES". Shelby County Reporter. Archived from the original on June 17, 2012. Retrieved July 15, 2020.
^ "China Anne McClain: 'Farm star, musical prodigy spreads wings". Variety. September 13, 2012. Archived from the original on June 28, 2017. Retrieved July 15, 2020.
^ "Meet the Browns - Season 1 Episode 5". Rotten Tomatoes. Archived from the original on December 12, 2017.
^ Barnes, Brooks (May 10, 2011). "Tween Stars Wanted: Must Be Primed for Pressure". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on April 3, 2019. Retrieved April 5, 2020.
^ "Disney Channel Bio – China Anne McClain". Disney Channel Medianet. Archived from the original on April 29, 2012.
^ "McClain notes on Lionsgate". lionsgatepublicity.com. March 22, 2012. Archived from the original on February 6, 2010.
^ Murray, Cori (June 30, 2017). "Growing Up Nicely: The McClains Sisters On Being A Showbiz Family". Essence. Archived from the original on July 16, 2020. Retrieved July 15, 2020.
^ "3mcclaingirls". YouTube. Archived from the original on August 22, 2020. Retrieved April 5, 2020.
^ Holden, Stephen (July 23, 2009). "Physician, Drug Thyself: Psychiatrist in Hollywood". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on July 15, 2020. Retrieved July 15, 2020.
^ "A.N.T. Farm - Music on Google Play". Google Play. Archived from the original on August 22, 2020. Retrieved May 30, 2020.
^ "Sierra McClain - Music Credits". AllMusic. Archived from the original on July 16, 2020. Retrieved July 15, 2020.
^ Christmas Parade 2011 McClain Sisters - Celebrity Take with Jake, archived from the original on February 3, 2018, retrieved April 5, 2020
^ "OneRepublic and China Anne McClain and The McClain Sisters Perform for The 2011 Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade | TigerBeat". Archived from the original on August 19, 2020. Retrieved April 5, 2020.
^ "McClain Sisters Sign with Hollywood Records". Black Celeb Kids. June 14, 2011. Archived from the original on January 26, 2013. Retrieved February 9, 2013.
^ "McClain Sisters Now Signs with Hollywood Records". Clinton Lindsay. March 13, 2012. Archived from the original on July 15, 2020. Retrieved July 15, 2020.
^ Guerra, Joey (March 5, 2012). "Big Time Rush show leaves little to like". Houston Chronicle. Archived from the original on July 12, 2020. Retrieved April 6, 2020.
^ "Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Officials Announce Star-studded Entertainer Lineup, Ticket Sales Information". PR Newswire. January 9, 2012. Archived from the original on June 2, 2020. Retrieved April 6, 2020.
^ Slack, Megan (April 9, 2012). "The 2012 White House Easter Egg Roll". White House. Archived from the original on February 16, 2017. Retrieved July 11, 2020.
^ Zhang, Joanna (April 10, 2012). "Let's Go, Let's Play, Let's Move! The 2012 White House Easter Egg Roll | Let's Move!". Let's Move!. Archived from the original on March 28, 2017. Retrieved July 11, 2020.
^ West, Abby (November 19, 2012). "Watch the McClain Sisters unite on 'The A.N.T. Farm'". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on August 22, 2020. Retrieved July 12, 2020.
^ "January 26, 2013 - Kid Digital Songs". Billboard. September 8, 2012. Archived from the original on October 24, 2016. Retrieved September 13, 2012.
^ "Exclusive: McClain Makes Special Announcement". Jet. March 28, 2013. Archived from the original on August 22, 2020. Retrieved July 12, 2020.
^ "McClain On Headlining At The House Of Blues!". Sweety High. June 27, 2014. Archived from the original on August 22, 2020. Retrieved July 12, 2020.
^ Hiser, Lisa (June 30, 2014). "Exclusive: McClain Headline House of Blues Anaheim". Shine On Media. Archived from the original on July 12, 2020. Retrieved July 12, 2020.
^ "2014 Arthur Ashe Kids' Day Talent". Arthur Ashe Kids' Day. August 2014. Archived from the original on July 13, 2020. Retrieved July 13, 2020.
^ Oskin, Allison (September 10, 2014). "McClain Performs on FOX43". WPMT. Archived from the original on August 22, 2020. Retrieved July 12, 2020.
^ Kimball, Trevor (February 24, 2014). "A.N.T. Farm: Disney Series Finale Airs March 21st". TV Series Finale. Retrieved July 13, 2020.
^ China† (December 26, 2013). "It was GREAT filming ANT Farm but after 3 seasons it's come to an end. I'm excited about my secret projects and keeping you guys happy!". @chinamcclain. Archived from the original on January 9, 2014. Retrieved April 5, 2020.
^ "McClain Interview". MaximoTV. January 12, 2014. Archived from the original on June 9, 2014.
^ "McClain Interview - ClevverTV". ClevverTV. July 13, 2014. Archived from the original on June 9, 2017.
^ "mcclain". www.facebook.com. Archived from the original on August 22, 2020. Retrieved April 6, 2020.
^ Andreeva, Nellie (September 10, 2015). "Showtime's Lena Waithe Pilot Casts Sextet Of Actors, Adds Elwood Reid As EP". Deadline. Archived from the original on July 17, 2020. Retrieved July 15, 2020.
^ Stanhope, Kate (July 13, 2016). "'Empire' Taps Actress and Singer Sierra McClain for Recurring Role (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on July 16, 2020. Retrieved July 15, 2020.
^ "Honey: Rise Up and Dance". Rotten Tomatoes. Archived from the original on August 23, 2020.
^ Paige, Rachel (August 16, 2019). "Meet The "Mindhunter" Season 2 Cast". Refinery29. Archived from the original on July 15, 2020. Retrieved July 15, 2020.
^ Thorne, Will (September 20, 2019). "Ronen Rubinstein, Sierra McClain Join '9-1-1' Spinoff at Fox". Variety. Archived from the original on December 7, 2019. Retrieved July 15, 2020.
^ Harnick, Chris (June 30, 2020). "Katy Perry, BTS and More Join Radio Disney Presents ARDYs Summer Playlist". E! Online. Archived from the original on July 10, 2020. Retrieved July 12, 2020.
^ "Biography of China". chinaanne.net. Archived from the original on November 25, 2012. Retrieved September 26, 2012.

External links

[1] "Michael McClain | Credits". AllMusic. Archived from the original on April 21, 2016. Retrieved April 8, 2020.

[China4-2] "China Anne McClain Bio". kidzworld.com. Archived from the original on November 3, 2012. Retrieved September 26, 2012.

[3] "Shontell McClain | Credits". AllMusic. Archived from the original on August 19, 2020. Retrieved April 5, 2020.

[4] Legg, Catherine (December 12, 2011). "Disney Channel star visits MES". Shelby County Reporter. Archived from the original on June 17, 2012. Retrieved July 15, 2020.

[5] "China Anne McClain: 'Farm star, musical prodigy spreads wings". Variety. September 13, 2012. Archived from the original on June 28, 2017. Retrieved July 15, 2020.

[6] "Meet the Browns - Season 1 Episode 5". Rotten Tomatoes. Archived from the original on December 12, 2017.

[:02-7] Barnes, Brooks (May 10, 2011). "Tween Stars Wanted: Must Be Primed for Pressure". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on April 3, 2019. Retrieved April 5, 2020.

[dc2-8] "Disney Channel Bio – China Anne McClain". Disney Channel Medianet. Archived from the original on April 29, 2012.

[lions-9] "McClain notes on Lionsgate". lionsgatepublicity.com. March 22, 2012. Archived from the original on February 6, 2010.

[10] Murray, Cori (June 30, 2017). "Growing Up Nicely: The McClains Sisters On Being A Showbiz Family". Essence. Archived from the original on July 16, 2020. Retrieved July 15, 2020.

[11] "3mcclaingirls". YouTube. Archived from the original on August 22, 2020. Retrieved April 5, 2020.

[12] Holden, Stephen (July 23, 2009). "Physician, Drug Thyself: Psychiatrist in Hollywood". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on July 15, 2020. Retrieved July 15, 2020.

[13] "A.N.T. Farm - Music on Google Play". Google Play. Archived from the original on August 22, 2020. Retrieved May 30, 2020.

[:0-14] "Sierra McClain - Music Credits". AllMusic. Archived from the original on July 16, 2020. Retrieved July 15, 2020.

[15] Christmas Parade 2011 McClain Sisters - Celebrity Take with Jake, archived from the original on February 3, 2018, retrieved April 5, 2020

[16] "OneRepublic and China Anne McClain and The McClain Sisters Perform for The 2011 Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade | TigerBeat". Archived from the original on August 19, 2020. Retrieved April 5, 2020.

[hollywoodrecords-17] "McClain Sisters Sign with Hollywood Records". Black Celeb Kids. June 14, 2011. Archived from the original on January 26, 2013. Retrieved February 9, 2013.

[18] "McClain Sisters Now Signs with Hollywood Records". Clinton Lindsay. March 13, 2012. Archived from the original on July 15, 2020. Retrieved July 15, 2020.

[19] Guerra, Joey (March 5, 2012). "Big Time Rush show leaves little to like". Houston Chronicle. Archived from the original on July 12, 2020. Retrieved April 6, 2020.

[20] "Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Officials Announce Star-studded Entertainer Lineup, Ticket Sales Information". PR Newswire. January 9, 2012. Archived from the original on June 2, 2020. Retrieved April 6, 2020.

[21] Slack, Megan (April 9, 2012). "The 2012 White House Easter Egg Roll". White House. Archived from the original on February 16, 2017. Retrieved July 11, 2020.

[22] Zhang, Joanna (April 10, 2012). "Let's Go, Let's Play, Let's Move! The 2012 White House Easter Egg Roll | Let's Move!". Let's Move!. Archived from the original on March 28, 2017. Retrieved July 11, 2020.

[23] West, Abby (November 19, 2012). "Watch the McClain Sisters unite on 'The A.N.T. Farm'". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on August 22, 2020. Retrieved July 12, 2020.

[24] "January 26, 2013 - Kid Digital Songs". Billboard. September 8, 2012. Archived from the original on October 24, 2016. Retrieved September 13, 2012.

[25] "Exclusive: McClain Makes Special Announcement". Jet. March 28, 2013. Archived from the original on August 22, 2020. Retrieved July 12, 2020.

[26] "McClain On Headlining At The House Of Blues!". Sweety High. June 27, 2014. Archived from the original on August 22, 2020. Retrieved July 12, 2020.

[27] Hiser, Lisa (June 30, 2014). "Exclusive: McClain Headline House of Blues Anaheim". Shine On Media. Archived from the original on July 12, 2020. Retrieved July 12, 2020.

[28] "2014 Arthur Ashe Kids' Day Talent". Arthur Ashe Kids' Day. August 2014. Archived from the original on July 13, 2020. Retrieved July 13, 2020.

[:6-29] Oskin, Allison (September 10, 2014). "McClain Performs on FOX43". WPMT. Archived from the original on August 22, 2020. Retrieved July 12, 2020.

[30] Kimball, Trevor (February 24, 2014). "A.N.T. Farm: Disney Series Finale Airs March 21st". TV Series Finale. Retrieved July 13, 2020.

[31] China† (December 26, 2013). "It was GREAT filming ANT Farm but after 3 seasons it's come to an end. I'm excited about my secret projects and keeping you guys happy!". @chinamcclain. Archived from the original on January 9, 2014. Retrieved April 5, 2020.

[32] "McClain Interview". MaximoTV. January 12, 2014. Archived from the original on June 9, 2014.

[33] "McClain Interview - ClevverTV". ClevverTV. July 13, 2014. Archived from the original on June 9, 2017.

[34] "mcclain". www.facebook.com. Archived from the original on August 22, 2020. Retrieved April 6, 2020.

[35] Andreeva, Nellie (September 10, 2015). "Showtime's Lena Waithe Pilot Casts Sextet Of Actors, Adds Elwood Reid As EP". Deadline. Archived from the original on July 17, 2020. Retrieved July 15, 2020.

[36] Stanhope, Kate (July 13, 2016). "'Empire' Taps Actress and Singer Sierra McClain for Recurring Role (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on July 16, 2020. Retrieved July 15, 2020.

[37] "Honey: Rise Up and Dance". Rotten Tomatoes. Archived from the original on August 23, 2020.

[38] Paige, Rachel (August 16, 2019). "Meet The "Mindhunter" Season 2 Cast". Refinery29. Archived from the original on July 15, 2020. Retrieved July 15, 2020.

[39] Thorne, Will (September 20, 2019). "Ronen Rubinstein, Sierra McClain Join '9-1-1' Spinoff at Fox". Variety. Archived from the original on December 7, 2019. Retrieved July 15, 2020.

[40] Harnick, Chris (June 30, 2020). "Katy Perry, BTS and More Join Radio Disney Presents ARDYs Summer Playlist". E! Online. Archived from the original on July 10, 2020. Retrieved July 12, 2020.

[41] "Biography of China". chinaanne.net. Archived from the original on November 25, 2012. Retrieved September 26, 2012.

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-'''Sierra Aylina McClain''' (born March 16, 1994) is an American actress and singer. As an actress, she was first recognized for her role as Sierra in ''[[Daddy's Little Girls]]'' (2007). She had her breakthrough as Nessa Parker in ''[[Empire (2015 TV series)|Empire]]'' (2016–2018), and is also best known for starring as Tanya Clifton in the television series ''[[Mindhunter (TV series)|Mindhunter]]'' (2019). Her film roles have included starring as Tosha in the films ''[[Honey: Rise Up and Dance]]'' (2018), and as Carina in ''[[Shrink (film)|Shrink]]'' (2009). She is currently starring as Grace Ryder in ''[[9-1-1: Lone Star]]'' (2020–present).
+'''Sierra McClain''' is an American actress and singer. As an actress, she was first recognized for her role as Sierra in ''[[Daddy's Little Girls]]'' (2007). She had her breakthrough as Nessa Parker in ''[[Empire (2015 TV series)|Empire]]'' (2016–2018), and is also best known for starring as Tanya Clifton in the television series ''[[Mindhunter (TV series)|Mindhunter]]'' (2019). Her film roles have included starring as Tosha in the films ''[[Honey: Rise Up and Dance]]'' (2018), and as Carina in ''[[Shrink (film)|Shrink]]'' (2009). She starred as Grace Ryder in ''[[9-1-1: Lone Star]]'' (2020–2023).
 As a singer, she is best known as a member of the sister brother group [[Thriii]] with her sisters.
 == Early life ==
-Sierra Aylina McClain was born on March 16, 1994, in [[Decatur, Georgia]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=May 25, 2011|title=Decatur Native Becomes Disney Channel Star|url=https://patch.com/georgia/decatur/decatur-native-becomes-disney-channel-star|access-date=April 8, 2020|website=Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA Patch|language=en|archive-date=August 19, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200819141323/https://patch.com/georgia/decatur/decatur-native-becomes-disney-channel-star|url-status=live}}</ref> Her father, Michael McClain, is a music producer who produced [[Solange Knowles]]' debut album ''[[Solo Star]]'' (2002).<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=Michael McClain {{!}} Credits|url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/michael-mcclain-mn0001186081|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160421023031/http://www.allmusic.com/artist/michael-mcclain-mn0001186081|archive-date=April 21, 2016|access-date=April 8, 2020|website=[[AllMusic]]|language=en-us}}</ref><ref name="China4">{{cite web|title=China Anne McClain Bio|url=http://www.kidzworld.com/article/25662-china-anne-mcclain-bio|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121103044907/http://www.kidzworld.com/article/25662-china-anne-mcclain-bio|archive-date=November 3, 2012|access-date=September 26, 2012|work=kidzworld.com}}</ref> Her mother, Shontell (née Rucker), is a songwriter and former screenwriter.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=Shontell McClain {{!}} Credits|url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/shontell-mcclain-mn0003828162|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200819141345/https://www.allmusic.com/artist/shontell-mcclain-mn0003828162|archive-date=August 19, 2020|access-date=April 5, 2020|website=[[AllMusic]]|language=en-us}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Legg|first=Catherine|date=December 12, 2011|title=Disney Channel star visits MES|url=https://www.shelbycountyreporter.com/2011/12/12/disney-channel-star-visits-mes/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120617172833/http://www.shelbycountyreporter.com/2011/12/12/disney-channel-star-visits-mes/|archive-date=June 17, 2012|access-date=July 15, 2020|website=Shelby County Reporter}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=September 13, 2012|title=China Anne McClain: 'Farm star, musical prodigy spreads wings|url=https://variety.com/2012/tv/news/china-anne-mcclain-farm-star-musical-prodigy-spreads-wings-1118058831/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170628084615/http://variety.com/2012/tv/news/china-anne-mcclain-farm-star-musical-prodigy-spreads-wings-1118058831/|archive-date=June 28, 2017|access-date=July 15, 2020|website=Variety|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=Meet the Browns - Season 1 Episode 5|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/meet_the_browns/s01/e05|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171212134819/https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/meet_the_browns/s01/e05|archive-date=December 12, 2017|access-date=|website=[[Rotten Tomatoes]]}}</ref> She has two younger sisters, Lauryn and [[China Anne McClain|China Anne]], who are also actresses and singers, and has a younger brother, Gabriel.<ref name=":02">{{Cite news|last=Barnes|first=Brooks|date=May 10, 2011|title=Tween Stars Wanted: Must Be Primed for Pressure|language=en-US|work=The New York Times|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/11/arts/television/tween-stars-wanted-must-be-primed-for-pressure.html|url-status=live|access-date=April 5, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190403030646/https://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/11/arts/television/tween-stars-wanted-must-be-primed-for-pressure.html|archive-date=April 3, 2019|issn=0362-4331}}</ref>
+McClain's father, Michael McClain, is a music producer who produced [[Solange Knowles]]' debut album ''[[Solo Star]]'' (2002).<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=Michael McClain {{!}} Credits|url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/michael-mcclain-mn0001186081|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160421023031/http://www.allmusic.com/artist/michael-mcclain-mn0001186081|archive-date=April 21, 2016|access-date=April 8, 2020|website=[[AllMusic]]|language=en-us}}</ref><ref name="China4">{{cite web|title=China Anne McClain Bio|url=http://www.kidzworld.com/article/25662-china-anne-mcclain-bio|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121103044907/http://www.kidzworld.com/article/25662-china-anne-mcclain-bio|archive-date=November 3, 2012|access-date=September 26, 2012|work=kidzworld.com}}</ref> Her mother, Shontell (née Rucker), is a songwriter and former screenwriter.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=Shontell McClain {{!}} Credits|url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/shontell-mcclain-mn0003828162|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200819141345/https://www.allmusic.com/artist/shontell-mcclain-mn0003828162|archive-date=August 19, 2020|access-date=April 5, 2020|website=[[AllMusic]]|language=en-us}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Legg|first=Catherine|date=December 12, 2011|title=Disney Channel star visits MES|url=https://www.shelbycountyreporter.com/2011/12/12/disney-channel-star-visits-mes/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120617172833/http://www.shelbycountyreporter.com/2011/12/12/disney-channel-star-visits-mes/|archive-date=June 17, 2012|access-date=July 15, 2020|website=Shelby County Reporter}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=September 13, 2012|title=China Anne McClain: 'Farm star, musical prodigy spreads wings|url=https://variety.com/2012/tv/news/china-anne-mcclain-farm-star-musical-prodigy-spreads-wings-1118058831/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170628084615/http://variety.com/2012/tv/news/china-anne-mcclain-farm-star-musical-prodigy-spreads-wings-1118058831/|archive-date=June 28, 2017|access-date=July 15, 2020|website=Variety|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=Meet the Browns - Season 1 Episode 5|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/meet_the_browns/s01/e05|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171212134819/https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/meet_the_browns/s01/e05|archive-date=December 12, 2017|access-date=|website=[[Rotten Tomatoes]]}}</ref> She has two younger sisters, Lauryn and [[China Anne McClain|China Anne]], who are also actresses and singers, and has a younger brother, Gabriel.<ref name=":02">{{Cite news|last=Barnes|first=Brooks|date=May 10, 2011|title=Tween Stars Wanted: Must Be Primed for Pressure|language=en-US|work=The New York Times|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/11/arts/television/tween-stars-wanted-must-be-primed-for-pressure.html|url-status=live|access-date=April 5, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190403030646/https://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/11/arts/television/tween-stars-wanted-must-be-primed-for-pressure.html|archive-date=April 3, 2019|issn=0362-4331}}</ref>
 == Career ==
 === 2005–2010: ''Daddy's Little Girls'' and 3mcclaingirls ===
-After her sister was discovered in 2004 by a music executive who heard her sing, China was cast in the film ''[[The Gospel (film)|The Gospel]]'' (2005) with Sierra cast in the children's choir.<ref name="dc2">{{cite web|title=Disney Channel Bio – China Anne McClain|url=http://disneychannelmedianet.com/web/showpage/showpage.aspx?program_id=900056&type=mcclain|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120429192432/http://disneychannelmedianet.com/web/showpage/showpage.aspx?program_id=900056&type=mcclain|archive-date=April 29, 2012|publisher=Disney Channel Medianet}}</ref> Around this time the sisters formed the music group the [[3mcclaingirls]]. In December 2005, while on the set of ''[[Tyler Perry's House of Payne]]'', China introduced her sisters Sierra and Lauryn to a show producer and the sisters performed a song for him. They were then cast in the film ''[[Daddy's Little Girls]]'' (2007) as the James sisters, and Sierra guest starred in the series, ''Tyler Perry's House of Payne.''<ref name="lions">{{cite web|date=March 22, 2012|title=McClain notes on Lionsgate|url=http://www.lionsgatepublicity.com/epk/daddyslittlegirls/docs/pro_notes.doc|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100206114300/http://lionsgatepublicity.com/epk/daddyslittlegirls/docs/pro_notes.doc|archive-date=February 6, 2010|publisher=lionsgatepublicity.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Murray|first=Cori|date=June 30, 2017|title=Growing Up Nicely: The McClains Sisters On Being A Showbiz Family|url=https://www.essence.com/celebrity/sierra-mcclain-growing-nicely/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200716011213/https://www.essence.com/celebrity/sierra-mcclain-growing-nicely/|archive-date=July 16, 2020|access-date=July 15, 2020|website=[[Essence (magazine)|Essence]]|language=en-US}}</ref> In 2008  the three sisters began posting videos on their [[YouTube]] channel of themselves singing covers of songs.<ref>{{Cite web|title=3mcclaingirls|url=https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCksYLtnxiIW0UTegpdbseMQ|access-date=April 5, 2020|website=YouTube|language=en|archive-date=August 22, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200822221433/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCksYLtnxiIW0UTegpdbseMQ|url-status=live}}</ref> McClain had a small role as a neighbor in the short film ''Six Blocks Wide'' (2008).<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=Sierra Aylina McClain|url=http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2057826/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200206081146/https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2057826/|archive-date=February 6, 2020|access-date=July 15, 2020|website=[[IMDb]]}}</ref> The next year, she starred as Carina in the film ''[[Shrink (film)|Shrink]]'' alongside [[Kevin Spacey]] and [[Keke Palmer]].<ref>{{Cite news|last=Holden|first=Stephen|date=July 23, 2009|title=Physician, Drug Thyself: Psychiatrist in Hollywood|language=en-US|work=The New York Times|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/24/movies/24shrink.html|access-date=July 15, 2020|issn=0362-4331|archive-date=July 15, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200715172136/https://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/24/movies/24shrink.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
+After her sister was discovered in 2004 by a music executive who heard her sing, China was cast in the film ''[[The Gospel (film)|The Gospel]]'' (2005) with Sierra cast in the children's choir.<ref name="dc2">{{cite web|title=Disney Channel Bio – China Anne McClain|url=http://disneychannelmedianet.com/web/showpage/showpage.aspx?program_id=900056&type=mcclain|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120429192432/http://disneychannelmedianet.com/web/showpage/showpage.aspx?program_id=900056&type=mcclain|archive-date=April 29, 2012|publisher=Disney Channel Medianet}}</ref> Around this time the sisters formed the music group the [[3mcclaingirls]]. In December 2005, while on the set of ''[[Tyler Perry's House of Payne]]'', China introduced her sisters Sierra and Lauryn to a show producer and the sisters performed a song for him. They were then cast in the film ''[[Daddy's Little Girls]]'' (2007) as the James sisters, and Sierra guest starred in the series, ''Tyler Perry's House of Payne.''<ref name="lions">{{cite web|date=March 22, 2012|title=McClain notes on Lionsgate|url=http://www.lionsgatepublicity.com/epk/daddyslittlegirls/docs/pro_notes.doc|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100206114300/http://lionsgatepublicity.com/epk/daddyslittlegirls/docs/pro_notes.doc|archive-date=February 6, 2010|publisher=lionsgatepublicity.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Murray|first=Cori|date=June 30, 2017|title=Growing Up Nicely: The McClains Sisters On Being A Showbiz Family|url=https://www.essence.com/celebrity/sierra-mcclain-growing-nicely/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200716011213/https://www.essence.com/celebrity/sierra-mcclain-growing-nicely/|archive-date=July 16, 2020|access-date=July 15, 2020|website=[[Essence (magazine)|Essence]]|language=en-US}}</ref> In 2008  the three sisters began posting videos on their [[YouTube]] channel of themselves singing covers of songs.<ref>{{Cite web|title=3mcclaingirls|url=https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCksYLtnxiIW0UTegpdbseMQ|access-date=April 5, 2020|website=YouTube|language=en|archive-date=August 22, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200822221433/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCksYLtnxiIW0UTegpdbseMQ|url-status=live}}</ref> McClain had a small role as a neighbor in the short film ''Six Blocks Wide'' (2008). The next year, she starred as Carina in the film ''[[Shrink (film)|Shrink]]'' alongside [[Kevin Spacey]] and [[Keke Palmer]].<ref>{{Cite news|last=Holden|first=Stephen|date=July 23, 2009|title=Physician, Drug Thyself: Psychiatrist in Hollywood|language=en-US|work=The New York Times|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/24/movies/24shrink.html|access-date=July 15, 2020|issn=0362-4331|archive-date=July 15, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200715172136/https://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/24/movies/24shrink.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
 === 2011–2014: McClain Sisters and ''A.N.T. Farm'' ===
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 After China landed her own show on the [[Disney Channel]] called ''[[A.N.T. Farm]]'' in 2011, McClain and her sisters changed their group name to the McClain Sisters, and sang two songs on the [[A.N.T. Farm (soundtrack)|''A.N.T. Farm'' soundtrack]]: "Perfect Mistake" and "Electronic Apology".<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=A.N.T. Farm - Music on Google Play|url=https://play.google.com/store/music/album/A_N_T_Farm?id=Bwktmko3mdlx7ntummniepgjf54&hl=en_US|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200822221456/https://play.google.com/store/music/album/A_N_T_Farm?id=Bwktmko3mdlx7ntummniepgjf54&hl=en_US|archive-date=August 22, 2020|access-date=May 30, 2020|website=[[Google Play]]|language=en}}</ref> Sierra McClain was also a theme music composer for the series.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=Sierra McClain - Music Credits|url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/sierra-mcclain-mn0002798879/credits|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200716123840/https://www.allmusic.com/artist/sierra-mcclain-mn0002798879/credits|archive-date=July 16, 2020|access-date=July 15, 2020|website=[[AllMusic]]|language=en-us}}</ref> In December the group performed their version of the song "[[Jingle Bell Rock]]" at the 2011 ''[[Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade]]''.<ref>{{Citation|title=Christmas Parade 2011 McClain Sisters - Celebrity Take with Jake|url=https://video.disney.com/watch/christmas-parade-2011-mcclain-sisters-4bb39f0d70be4a8833003b15|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180203224332/http://video.disney.com/watch/christmas-parade-2011-mcclain-sisters-4bb39f0d70be4a8833003b15|language=en|access-date=April 5, 2020|archive-date=February 3, 2018|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=OneRepublic and China Anne McClain and The McClain Sisters Perform for The 2011 Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade {{!}} TigerBeat|url=https://tigerbeat.com/2011/11/exclusive-bop-and-tiger-beats-photo-shoot-with-china/onerepublic-and-china-anne-mcclain-and-the-mcclain-sisters-perform-for-the-2011-disney-parks-christmas-day-parade/|access-date=April 5, 2020|language=en-US|archive-date=August 19, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200819141350/https://tigerbeat.com/2011/11/exclusive-bop-and-tiger-beats-photo-shoot-with-china/onerepublic-and-china-anne-mcclain-and-the-mcclain-sisters-perform-for-the-2011-disney-parks-christmas-day-parade/|url-status=live}}</ref> In March 2012, the group signed with [[Hollywood Records]],<ref name="hollywoodrecords">{{cite web|last=|first=|date=June 14, 2011|title=McClain Sisters Sign with Hollywood Records|url=http://www.blackcelebkids.com/2012/03/13/mcclain-sisters-sign-with-hollywood-records/|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130126042852/http://www.blackcelebkids.com/2012/03/13/mcclain-sisters-sign-with-hollywood-records/|archive-date=January 26, 2013|access-date=February 9, 2013|website=|publisher=Black Celeb Kids}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=March 13, 2012|title=McClain Sisters Now Signs with Hollywood Records|url=http://www.clintonlindsay.com/2012/03/14/mcclain-sisters-now-signs-to-hollywood-records/#:~:text=March%2013,%202012%20(Miami,,Disney%20Channel%27s%20hit%20series%20%E2%80%9CA.N.T.|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200715073538/http://www.clintonlindsay.com/2012/03/14/mcclain-sisters-now-signs-to-hollywood-records/#:~:text=March%2013,%202012%20(Miami,,Disney%20Channel%27s%20hit%20series%20%E2%80%9CA.N.T.|archive-date=July 15, 2020|access-date=July 15, 2020|website=Clinton Lindsay}}</ref> released their song "[[Rise (McClain Sisters song)|Rise]]", and was the opening act in [[Houston]] at the [[Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo|Houston Rodeo]] for [[Big Time Rush (group)|Big Time Rush]] on their [[Better with U Tour]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Guerra|first=Joey|date=March 5, 2012|title=Big Time Rush show leaves little to like|url=https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/article/Big-Time-Rush-show-leaves-little-to-like-3381325.php|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200712060713/https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/article/Big-Time-Rush-show-leaves-little-to-like-3381325.php|archive-date=July 12, 2020|access-date=April 6, 2020|website=[[Houston Chronicle]]|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=January 9, 2012|title=Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Officials Announce Star-studded Entertainer Lineup, Ticket Sales Information|url=https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/houston-livestock-show-and-rodeo-officials-announce-star-studded-entertainer-lineup-ticket-sales-information-136945508.html|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200602033325/https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/houston-livestock-show-and-rodeo-officials-announce-star-studded-entertainer-lineup-ticket-sales-information-136945508.html|archive-date=June 2, 2020|access-date=April 6, 2020|website=[[PR Newswire]]|language=en}}</ref>
-The next month they performed at the 2012 [[Egg rolling|White House Easter Egg Roll]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Slack|first=Megan|date=April 9, 2012|title=The 2012 White House Easter Egg Roll|url=https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/blog/2012/04/09/2012-white-house-easter-egg-roll|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170216102004/https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/blog/2012/04/09/2012-white-house-easter-egg-roll|archive-date=February 16, 2017|access-date=July 11, 2020|website=[[White House]]|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Zhang|first=Joanna|date=April 10, 2012|title=Let's Go, Let's Play, Let's Move! The 2012 White House Easter Egg Roll {{!}} Let's Move!|url=https://letsmove.obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/blog/2012/04/10/lets-go-lets-play-lets-move-2012-white-house-easter-egg-roll|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170328223819/https://letsmove.obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/blog/2012/04/10/lets-go-lets-play-lets-move-2012-white-house-easter-egg-roll|archive-date=March 28, 2017|access-date=July 11, 2020|website=[[Let's Move!]]}}</ref> In November 2012, McClain guest starred with her sister Lauryn and performed the song "[[Go (McClain Sisters song)|Go]]" during the episode "[[List of A.N.T. Farm episodes#ep41|chANTs of a Lifetime]]" for ''[[A.N.T. Farm]].''<ref>{{Cite magazine|last=West|first=Abby|date=November 19, 2012|title=Watch the McClain Sisters unite on 'The A.N.T. Farm'|url=https://ew.com/article/2012/11/19/mcclain-sisters-at-farm-exclusive-video/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200822221449/https://ew.com/article/2012/11/19/mcclain-sisters-at-farm-exclusive-video/|archive-date=August 22, 2020|access-date=July 12, 2020|magazine=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|language=EN}}</ref> From late 2012 to 2016, McClain and her sisters continued performing and releasing songs. Most notably they released their song "[[The Great Divide (McClain Sisters song)|The Great Divide]]" which peaked at number 4 on ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard's]]'' US [[Kid Digital Songs]];<ref>{{cite web|last=|first=|date=September 8, 2012|title=January 26, 2013 - Kid Digital Songs|url=http://www.billboard.com/biz/charts/2013-01-26/kid-digital-songs|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161024230544/http://www.billboard.com/biz/charts/2013-01-26/kid-digital-songs|archive-date=October 24, 2016|access-date=September 13, 2012|website=|publisher=Billboard}}</ref> performed at the pre-show for the [[2014 Radio Disney Music Awards]] and presented an award;<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=March 28, 2013|title=Exclusive: McClain Makes Special Announcement|url=https://www.jetmag.com/entertainment/exclusive-mcclain-makes-special-announcement/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200822221423/https://www.jetmag.com/entertainment/exclusive-mcclain-makes-special-announcement/|archive-date=August 22, 2020|access-date=July 12, 2020|website=[[Jet (magazine)|Jet]]}}</ref> and had their first headlining concert at the [[House of Blues]] in [[Anaheim, California]];<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=June 27, 2014|title=McClain On Headlining At The House Of Blues!|url=https://www.sweetyhigh.com/read/mcclain-house-of-blues-anaheim|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200822221448/https://www.sweetyhigh.com/read/mcclain-house-of-blues-anaheim|archive-date=August 22, 2020|access-date=July 12, 2020|website=Sweety High|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Hiser|first=Lisa|date=June 30, 2014|title=Exclusive: McClain Headline House of Blues Anaheim|url=https://www.shineon-media.com/2014/06/30/exclusive-mcclain-headline-house-of-blues-anaheim-check-out-videos/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200712005701/https://www.shineon-media.com/2014/06/30/exclusive-mcclain-headline-house-of-blues-anaheim-check-out-videos/|archive-date=July 12, 2020|access-date=July 12, 2020|website=Shine On Media|language=en-US}}</ref> and performed at [[Arthur Ashe Kids' Day|19th Arthur Ashe Kids' Day]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=Aug 2014|title=2014 Arthur Ashe Kids' Day Talent|url=http://www.arthurashekidsday.com/news/2014_arthur_ashe_kids__day_talent/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200713051813/http://www.arthurashekidsday.com/news/2014_arthur_ashe_kids__day_talent/|archive-date=July 13, 2020|access-date=July 13, 2020|website=[[Arthur Ashe Kids' Day]]|language=en}}</ref> From the summer to the fall of 2014, the group embarked on a state fair tour around the United States.<ref name=":6">{{Cite web|last=Oskin|first=Allison|date=September 10, 2014|title=McClain Performs on FOX43|url=https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/contests/mcclain-performs-on-fox43/521-74b2c538-dc23-4f68-bfbe-2037396eea28|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200822221450/https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/contests/mcclain-performs-on-fox43/521-74b2c538-dc23-4f68-bfbe-2037396eea28|archive-date=August 22, 2020|access-date=July 12, 2020|website=[[WPMT]]|language=en-US}}</ref> In December 2013, China announced on [[Twitter]] that ''[[A.N.T. Farm]]'' would be ending after its third season.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Kimball|first=Trevor|date=February 24, 2014|title=A.N.T. Farm: Disney Series Finale Airs March 21st|url=https://tvseriesfinale.com/tv-show/a-n-t-farm-disney-series-finale-airs-march-21st-31632/|access-date=July 13, 2020|website=TV Series Finale|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |author=China† |date=December 26, 2013 |title=It was GREAT filming ANT Farm but after 3 seasons it's come to an end. I'm excited about my secret projects and keeping you guys happy! |url=https://twitter.com/chinamcclain/status/416460834571694080|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140109072300/https://twitter.com/chinamcclain/status/416460834571694080 |archive-date=January 9, 2014 |access-date=April 5, 2020 |website=@chinamcclain |language=en}}</ref> Shortly after this announcement, the McClain Sisters parted ways with [[Hollywood Records]]. After leaving the record label, the group changed their name from the McClain Sisters to simply McClain.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=McClain Interview|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9ANeuNPocI|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140609213841/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9ANeuNPocI|archive-date=June 9, 2014|access-date=|website=MaximoTV}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=McClain Interview - ClevverTV|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6aCoCtGT5is|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170609021208/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6aCoCtGT5is|archive-date=June 9, 2017|access-date=|website=[[ClevverTV]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=mcclain|url=https://www.facebook.com/McClain/|access-date=April 6, 2020|website=www.facebook.com|language=en|archive-date=August 22, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200822221502/https://www.facebook.com/mc.clain|url-status=live}}</ref>
+The next month they performed at the 2012 [[Egg rolling|White House Easter Egg Roll]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Slack|first=Megan|date=April 9, 2012|title=The 2012 White House Easter Egg Roll|url=https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/blog/2012/04/09/2012-white-house-easter-egg-roll|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170216102004/https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/blog/2012/04/09/2012-white-house-easter-egg-roll|archive-date=February 16, 2017|access-date=July 11, 2020|website=[[White House]]|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Zhang|first=Joanna|date=April 10, 2012|title=Let's Go, Let's Play, Let's Move! The 2012 White House Easter Egg Roll {{!}} Let's Move!|url=https://letsmove.obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/blog/2012/04/10/lets-go-lets-play-lets-move-2012-white-house-easter-egg-roll|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170328223819/https://letsmove.obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/blog/2012/04/10/lets-go-lets-play-lets-move-2012-white-house-easter-egg-roll|archive-date=March 28, 2017|access-date=July 11, 2020|website=[[Let's Move!]]}}</ref> In November 2012, McClain guest starred with her sister Lauryn and performed the song "[[Go (McClain Sisters song)|Go]]" during the episode "[[List of A.N.T. Farm episodes#ep41|chANTs of a Lifetime]]" for ''[[A.N.T. Farm]].''<ref>{{Cite magazine|last=West|first=Abby|date=November 19, 2012|title=Watch the McClain Sisters unite on 'The A.N.T. Farm'|url=https://ew.com/article/2012/11/19/mcclain-sisters-at-farm-exclusive-video/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200822221449/https://ew.com/article/2012/11/19/mcclain-sisters-at-farm-exclusive-video/|archive-date=August 22, 2020|access-date=July 12, 2020|magazine=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|language=EN}}</ref> From late 2012 to 2016, McClain and her sisters continued performing and releasing songs. Most notably they released their song "[[The Great Divide (McClain Sisters song)|The Great Divide]]" which peaked at number 4 on ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard's]]'' US [[Kid Digital Songs]];<ref>{{cite web|last=|first=|date=September 8, 2012|title=January 26, 2013 - Kid Digital Songs|url=http://www.billboard.com/biz/charts/2013-01-26/kid-digital-songs|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161024230544/http://www.billboard.com/biz/charts/2013-01-26/kid-digital-songs|archive-date=October 24, 2016|access-date=September 13, 2012|website=|publisher=Billboard}}</ref> performed at the pre-show for the [[2014 Radio Disney Music Awards]] and presented an award;<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=March 28, 2013|title=Exclusive: McClain Makes Special Announcement|url=https://www.jetmag.com/entertainment/exclusive-mcclain-makes-special-announcement/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200822221423/https://www.jetmag.com/entertainment/exclusive-mcclain-makes-special-announcement/|archive-date=August 22, 2020|access-date=July 12, 2020|website=[[Jet (magazine)|Jet]]}}</ref> and had their first headlining concert at the [[House of Blues]] in [[Anaheim, California]];<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=June 27, 2014|title=McClain On Headlining At The House Of Blues!|url=https://www.sweetyhigh.com/read/mcclain-house-of-blues-anaheim|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200822221448/https://www.sweetyhigh.com/read/mcclain-house-of-blues-anaheim|archive-date=August 22, 2020|access-date=July 12, 2020|website=Sweety High|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Hiser|first=Lisa|date=June 30, 2014|title=Exclusive: McClain Headline House of Blues Anaheim|url=https://www.shineon-media.com/2014/06/30/exclusive-mcclain-headline-house-of-blues-anaheim-check-out-videos/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200712005701/https://www.shineon-media.com/2014/06/30/exclusive-mcclain-headline-house-of-blues-anaheim-check-out-videos/|archive-date=July 12, 2020|access-date=July 12, 2020|website=Shine On Media|language=en-US}}</ref> and performed at [[Arthur Ashe Kids' Day|19th Arthur Ashe Kids' Day]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=Aug 2014|title=2014 Arthur Ashe Kids' Day Talent|url=http://www.arthurashekidsday.com/news/2014_arthur_ashe_kids__day_talent/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200713051813/http://www.arthurashekidsday.com/news/2014_arthur_ashe_kids__day_talent/|archive-date=July 13, 2020|access-date=July 13, 2020|website=[[Arthur Ashe Kids' Day]]|language=en}}</ref> From the summer to the fall of 2014, the group embarked on a state fair tour around the United States.<ref name=":6">{{Cite web|last=Oskin|first=Allison|date=September 10, 2014|title=McClain Performs on FOX43|url=https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/contests/mcclain-performs-on-fox43/521-74b2c538-dc23-4f68-bfbe-2037396eea28|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200822221450/https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/contests/mcclain-performs-on-fox43/521-74b2c538-dc23-4f68-bfbe-2037396eea28|archive-date=August 22, 2020|access-date=July 12, 2020|website=[[WPMT]]|language=en-US}}</ref> In December 2013, China announced on [[Twitter]] that ''[[A.N.T. Farm]]'' would be ending after its third season.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Kimball|first=Trevor|date=February 24, 2014|title=A.N.T. Farm: Disney Series Finale Airs March 21st|url=https://tvseriesfinale.com/tv-show/a-n-t-farm-disney-series-finale-airs-march-21st-31632/|access-date=July 13, 2020|website=TV Series Finale|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |author=China† |date=December 26, 2013 |title=It was GREAT filming ANT Farm but after 3 seasons it's come to an end. I'm excited about my secret projects and keeping you guys happy! |url=https://twitter.com/chinamcclain/status/416460834571694080|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140109072300/https://twitter.com/chinamcclain/status/416460834571694080 |archive-date=January 9, 2014 |access-date=April 5, 2020 |website=@chinamcclain |language=en}}</ref> Shortly after this announcement, the McClain Sisters parted ways with [[Hollywood Records]]. After leaving the record label, the group changed their name from the McClain Sisters to simply McClain.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=January 12, 2014|title=McClain Interview|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9ANeuNPocI|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140609213841/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9ANeuNPocI|archive-date=June 9, 2014|access-date=|website=MaximoTV}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=July 13, 2014|title=McClain Interview - ClevverTV|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6aCoCtGT5is|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170609021208/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6aCoCtGT5is|archive-date=June 9, 2017|access-date=|website=[[ClevverTV]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=mcclain|url=https://www.facebook.com/McClain/|access-date=April 6, 2020|website=www.facebook.com|language=en|archive-date=August 22, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200822221502/https://www.facebook.com/mc.clain|url-status=live}}</ref>
 === 2015–present: ''Empire'' and ''9-1-1: Lone Star'' ===
-In September 2015, McClain was cast in a [[Showtime (TV network)|Showtime]] pilot by [[Lena Waithe]], but it was not picked up.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Andreeva|first=Nellie|date=September 10, 2015|title=Showtime's Lena Waithe Pilot Casts Sextet Of Actors, Adds Elwood Reid As EP|url=https://deadline.com/2015/09/aisha-hinds-tequan-richmond-showtime-cast-lena-waithe-pilot-elwood-reid-1201520442/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200717040821/https://deadline.com/2015/09/aisha-hinds-tequan-richmond-showtime-cast-lena-waithe-pilot-elwood-reid-1201520442/|archive-date=July 17, 2020|access-date=July 15, 2020|website=Deadline|language=en}}</ref> In 2016, McClain was cast and began starring as Nessa Parker, a recurring role, in the television series ''[[Empire (2015 TV series)|Empire]]'' (2016–2018).<ref>{{Cite web|last=Stanhope|first=Kate|date=July 13, 2016|title='Empire' Taps Actress and Singer Sierra McClain for Recurring Role (Exclusive)|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/empire-season-3-sierra-mcclain-910461|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200716080455/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/empire-season-3-sierra-mcclain-910461|archive-date=July 16, 2020|access-date=July 15, 2020|website=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|language=en}}</ref> For the series, she sang several songs for the series' soundtrack, and her role as Nessa is considered her [[breakthrough role]]. Her girl group, McClain, went on hiatus after all three sisters booked various acting roles.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Tinubu|first=Aramide|date=March 21, 2017|title=Exclusive: Rising Star Sierra McClain On 'Empire,' Carving Out Her Own Identity, & Putting Those Stunning Vocals To Work - JetMag.com|url=https://www.jetmag.com/entertainment/rising-star-sierra-mcclain-on-empire-defining-her-own-path-putting-those-stunning-vocals-to-work/#:~:text=For%20actress%20Sierra%20McClain,%20the,and%20coming%20talent%20in%20Hollywood.|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200715135654/https://www.jetmag.com/entertainment/rising-star-sierra-mcclain-on-empire-defining-her-own-path-putting-those-stunning-vocals-to-work/#:~:text=For%20actress%20Sierra%20McClain,%20the,and%20coming%20talent%20in%20Hollywood.|archive-date=July 15, 2020|access-date=July 15, 2020|website=[[Jet (magazine)|Jet]]}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite magazine|last=Fisher|first=Lauren Alexis|date=December 16, 2016|title=Sierra McClain is Bringing Even More Black Girl Magic to 'Empire'|url=https://www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/features/news/a19414/sierra-mcclain-empire-interview/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191109080723/https://www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/features/news/a19414/sierra-mcclain-empire-interview/|archive-date=November 9, 2019|access-date=July 15, 2020|magazine=[[Harper's Bazaar]]|language=en-US}}</ref> She next went on to star as Tosha in the dance film ''[[Honey (2003 film)|Honey: Rise Up and Dance]]'' (2018).<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=Honey: Rise Up and Dance|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/honey_rise_up_and_dance|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200823160420/https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/honey_rise_up_and_dance|archive-date=August 23, 2020|access-date=|website=[[Rotten Tomatoes]]}}</ref> She gained further recognition for starring as main role Tanya Clifton in the second season of the critically acclaimed television series [[Mindhunter (TV series)|''Mindhunter'']] (2019)''.''<ref>{{Cite web|last=Paige|first=Rachel|date=August 16, 2019|title=Meet The "Mindhunter" Season 2 Cast|url=https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2019/08/240455/mindhunter-season-2-cast-actors-guide-netflix#slide-14|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200715093543/https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2019/08/240455/mindhunter-season-2-cast-actors-guide-netflix#slide-14|archive-date=July 15, 2020|access-date=July 15, 2020|website=[[Refinery29]]|language=en}}</ref> She gained more attention after starring as main role Grace Ryder in ''[[9-1-1: Lone Star]]'' (2020–present).<ref>{{Cite web|last=Thorne|first=Will|date=September 20, 2019|title=Ronen Rubinstein, Sierra McClain Join '9-1-1' Spinoff at Fox|url=https://variety.com/2019/tv/news/ronen-rubenstein-sierra-mcclain-join-9-1-1-spinoff-fox-1203343354/|access-date=July 15, 2020|website=Variety|language=en|archive-date=December 7, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191207083916/https://variety.com/2019/tv/news/ronen-rubenstein-sierra-mcclain-join-9-1-1-spinoff-fox-1203343354/|url-status=live}}</ref>
+In September 2015, McClain was cast in a [[Showtime (TV network)|Showtime]] pilot by [[Lena Waithe]], but it was not picked up.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Andreeva|first=Nellie|date=September 10, 2015|title=Showtime's Lena Waithe Pilot Casts Sextet Of Actors, Adds Elwood Reid As EP|url=https://deadline.com/2015/09/aisha-hinds-tequan-richmond-showtime-cast-lena-waithe-pilot-elwood-reid-1201520442/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200717040821/https://deadline.com/2015/09/aisha-hinds-tequan-richmond-showtime-cast-lena-waithe-pilot-elwood-reid-1201520442/|archive-date=July 17, 2020|access-date=July 15, 2020|website=Deadline|language=en}}</ref> In 2016, McClain was cast and began starring as Nessa Parker, a recurring role, in the television series ''[[Empire (2015 TV series)|Empire]]'' (2016–2018).<ref>{{Cite web|last=Stanhope|first=Kate|date=July 13, 2016|title='Empire' Taps Actress and Singer Sierra McClain for Recurring Role (Exclusive)|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/empire-season-3-sierra-mcclain-910461|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200716080455/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/empire-season-3-sierra-mcclain-910461|archive-date=July 16, 2020|access-date=July 15, 2020|website=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|language=en}}</ref> For the series, she sang several songs for the series' soundtrack, and her role as Nessa is considered her [[breakthrough role]]. Her girl group, McClain, went on hiatus after all three sisters booked various acting roles. She next went on to star as Tosha in the dance film ''[[Honey (2003 film)|Honey: Rise Up and Dance]]'' (2018).<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=Honey: Rise Up and Dance|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/honey_rise_up_and_dance|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200823160420/https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/honey_rise_up_and_dance|archive-date=August 23, 2020|access-date=|website=[[Rotten Tomatoes]]}}</ref> She gained further recognition for starring as main role Tanya Clifton in the second season of the critically acclaimed television series [[Mindhunter (TV series)|''Mindhunter'']] (2019)''.''<ref>{{Cite web|last=Paige|first=Rachel|date=August 16, 2019|title=Meet The "Mindhunter" Season 2 Cast|url=https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2019/08/240455/mindhunter-season-2-cast-actors-guide-netflix#slide-14|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200715093543/https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2019/08/240455/mindhunter-season-2-cast-actors-guide-netflix#slide-14|archive-date=July 15, 2020|access-date=July 15, 2020|website=[[Refinery29]]|language=en}}</ref> She gained more attention after starring as main role Grace Ryder in ''[[9-1-1: Lone Star]]'' (2020–present).<ref>{{Cite web|last=Thorne|first=Will|date=September 20, 2019|title=Ronen Rubinstein, Sierra McClain Join '9-1-1' Spinoff at Fox|url=https://variety.com/2019/tv/news/ronen-rubenstein-sierra-mcclain-join-9-1-1-spinoff-fox-1203343354/|access-date=July 15, 2020|website=Variety|language=en|archive-date=December 7, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191207083916/https://variety.com/2019/tv/news/ronen-rubenstein-sierra-mcclain-join-9-1-1-spinoff-fox-1203343354/|url-status=live}}</ref>
-In June 2020, her girl group changed their name to [[Thriii]], and performed at ''[[Radio Disney Music Awards|Radio Disney Presents ARDYs Summer Playlist]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Harnick|first=Chris|date=June 30, 2020|title=Katy Perry, BTS and More Join Radio Disney Presents ARDYs Summer Playlist|url=https://www.eonline.com/news/1166365/katy-perry-bts-and-more-join-radio-disney-presents-ardys-summer-playlist|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200710191443/https://www.eonline.com/news/1166365/katy-perry-bts-and-more-join-radio-disney-presents-ardys-summer-playlist|archive-date=July 10, 2020|access-date=July 12, 2020|website=E! Online}}</ref>
+In June 2020, her girl group changed their name to [[Thriii]] and performed at ''[[Radio Disney Music Awards|Radio Disney Presents ARDYs Summer Playlist]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Harnick|first=Chris|date=June 30, 2020|title=Katy Perry, BTS and More Join Radio Disney Presents ARDYs Summer Playlist|url=https://www.eonline.com/news/1166365/katy-perry-bts-and-more-join-radio-disney-presents-ardys-summer-playlist|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200710191443/https://www.eonline.com/news/1166365/katy-perry-bts-and-more-join-radio-disney-presents-ardys-summer-playlist|archive-date=July 10, 2020|access-date=July 12, 2020|website=E! Online}}</ref>
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+[[Category:21st-century African-American actresses]]
 [[Category:21st-century American actresses]]
-[[Category:African-American women singers]]
+[[Category:21st-century African-American women singers]]
 [[Category:American child singers]]
-[[Category:Child pop musicians]]
+[[Category:American child pop musicians]]
 [[Category:Hollywood Records artists]]
 [[Category:African-American Christians]]
 [[Category:Singers from Atlanta]]
 [[Category:Walt Disney Records artists]]
-[[Category:African-American actresses]]
 [[Category:American film actresses]]
 [[Category:American child actresses]]
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 [[Category:Actresses from Georgia (U.S. state)]]
 [[Category:Actresses from Atlanta]]
-[[Category:American pop musicians]]
 [[Category:American women pop singers]]
 [[Category:21st-century American singers]]
+[[Category:Year of birth missing (living people)]]