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Alisa left New York and moved back to California, where she was contacted by a family friend about starting a group upon return. After a few months, Alisa agreed to pursue the idea. She was introduced to [[Kristin Schweain]] and the two began composing songs. A few months later, [[Chrissy Conway-Katina]] joined the group.<ref name="ZGonline"/> In 2000, ZOEgirl was signed to [[Sparrow Records]] and became the fastest-selling debut artist in the record label’s history. While with ZOEgirl, Alisa wrote the [[singles (music)|singles]] “I Believe,” “Unchangeable,” and “Scream.” She toured with many artists including [[Newsboys]], [[TobyMac]], [[Avalon]], [[Jump5]], and [[Natalie Grant]]. <ref name="ZGonline"/> |
Alisa left New York and moved back to California, where she was contacted by a family friend about starting a group upon return. After a few months, Alisa agreed to pursue the idea. She was introduced to [[Kristin Schweain]] and the two began composing songs. A few months later, [[Chrissy Conway-Katina]] joined the group.<ref name="ZGonline"/> In 2000, ZOEgirl was signed to [[Sparrow Records]] and became one of the fastest-selling debut artist in the record label’s history. While with ZOEgirl, Alisa wrote the [[singles (music)|singles]] “I Believe,” “Unchangeable,” and “Scream.” She toured with many artists including [[Newsboys]], [[TobyMac]], [[Avalon]], [[Jump5]], and [[Natalie Grant]]. <ref name="ZGonline"/> |
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Alisa Childers (born Alisa Noelle Girard, April 14, 1975) is an American singer-songwriter. She is known for being in the all female group ZOEgirl. She has had a string of top ten radio singles, four studio releases, and received the Dove Award from being with ZOEgirl. Her musical influences include Bob Dylan, Peter Gabriel, Steve Taylor, Kate Bush, U2, and Sheila Walsh.[1]
Early years
Born Alisa Noelle Girard (she is the daughter of Contemporary Christian Music pioneer, Chuck Girard), she grew up in San Fernando Valley, California. She studied gymnastics and piano at a young age. She was the captain of her high school cheerleading squad and softball team. A couple of years after high school, she moved to New York and ran a youth center in southeast Manhattan.[2]
ZOEgirl years
Alisa left New York and moved back to California, where she was contacted by a family friend about starting a group upon return. After a few months, Alisa agreed to pursue the idea. She was introduced to Kristin Schweain and the two began composing songs. A few months later, Chrissy Conway-Katina joined the group.[1] In 2000, ZOEgirl was signed to Sparrow Records and became one of the fastest-selling debut artist in the record label’s history. While with ZOEgirl, Alisa wrote the singles “I Believe,” “Unchangeable,” and “Scream.” She toured with many artists including Newsboys, TobyMac, Avalon, Jump5, and Natalie Grant. [1]
Solo career
ZOEgirl stayed together for seven years.[2] Their split was completely amicable and resulted in an ongoing friendship with group members Chrissy Conway-Katina and Kristin Swinford-Schweain who’ve since formed a new group together called ColmanBlue.[3] At the end of 2006, Alisa started a solo career.[4] Her self-titled album was released on December 1, 2007. She is currently writing and recording for her sophomore release.
Miscellaneous
- Alisa is married to Mike Childers, who played drums for the now-disbanded ZOEgirl.[1] The couple met when ZOEgirl was on tour with Carman. Mike was the drummer for that tour. The couples romantic interest sparked in 2003. [5]
- Alisa enjoys cooking, reading and painting.[1]
- When Alisa was young she competed as a gymnast.[6]
- On October 9, 2008 Alisa and Mike had their first child together Dyllan Joi Childers. [7] Mike has two children from a previous marriage. [8]
References
- ^ a b c d e "Alisa Childers - Official ZOEgirl Website (archived)".
- ^ a b "Your Music Zone".
- ^ Reconnecting with...Alisa Childers , ChristianMusicPlanet.com
- ^ The Truth Is
- ^ Alisa Childers 'Once Upon a Time' Real Life Love Story, InTheTimes.com, retrieved January 16 2009
- ^ Alisa Childers Interview, InTheTimes.com, retrieved November 13 2008
- ^ Dyllan Joi Childers, born Oct. 9th, Alisa Childers Official MySpace, retrieved October 13 2008
- ^ "Alisa Childers on MySpace".