I started singing at Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church, in Grand Rapids, MI. I did what most kids raised in the church did; sang in every choir, ushered, and went on every Cedar Point trip that was offered! My brother and I would get the tape recorder out, put it on the floor, get down on our knees over it and sing away! We had many original collaborations that we "made up". I played clarinet through middle and high school but it was singing in the "Varsity Voices" under the direction of Mark Webb at East Kentwood High School, that I found my passion.
Since 2002, I've been blessed with numerous opportunities to sing and minister to all who will listen. I'm so grateful for the chance and look forward to what God is going to do through me. It's still scary, but I go on because I know it's God, not me!
Only God truly knows what is to come. I am truly blessed with a great marriage! I also love to stay at home and raise my children while working my jewelry business. I want to continue to serve others and see where this project and journey takes us. Nothing is certain so we are standing on God's promises for our lives. We would love to do another project, but I may be a bit short on time? Between church obligations, school events, and jewelry shows, it's hard but doable. Let's see what God has for me.
More than anything, I want people to hear my music and have hope for their future. Hope for their circumstances. Hope for their children. Hope for their lives. If they can hear that in my music, I'm happy!
Shaylett and her family reside in Michigan.
This project nor this web site is in no way associated with, sponsored by, or underwritten by Premier Designs, Inc.
"I started singing at age 4 in the Angel Choir. I can still see those little lime green capes that we wore. I remember hearing that I needed to "bring it down some" because of my "big voice". I even remember being asked to sing with Marvin Sapp at a local area talent show. Well, even back then he could SING! So after much deliberation and self deprecation, I said "absolutely not"! I guess that's been the story of my life? I've always felt the pull of God on my heart to sing, but I chose to believe the lie rather than fall in love with the Truth. I now know the Truth and it's this: God is real and He's able. If you don't use His gifts, He'll give them to someone that will. Or if you're particularly stubborn, He will employ a few people to stay on you until you just KNOW it's God's will for your life. Nothin' like living with purpose"
SHAYLETT
