Karen Showell is a humble as well as awesome Gospel singer.

A once shy girl, Karen gained confidence through her singing, which she did every Sunday in the choir at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Her Great-Grand father, the late Emit Hill Sr., was the Pastor and founder of the church.

Karen recorded her first single when she was just thirteen years of age.

Her hit single 'I'm Just a Little Girl in Love" and "We’re Not Too Young to Fall in Love," written by Jackie Beavers, the co-writer of "Someday We'll Be Together" by Diana Ross and the Supremes.

In her later years Karen moved to Tustin California, where she sang background for Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr.

Karen went on to sing as an opening act for such superstars as B.B. King, Mille Jackson, and the late David Ruffin of The Temptations, just to name a few.

She has traveled extensively around the world, including places like, Europe, Japan and Canada.

Karen is currently married to Pastor Bradley Showell.

Together they had four beautiful children.

Joy, Diamond (Deceased), Courtney, and Jeremy.

Karen understands that her voice is an instrument that will always be used for God’s glory alone.

Karen’s music is raw and powerful.

Karen is also a songwriter. Her songwriting and music has blossomed into more mature and meaningful material, because her focus is on her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Karen has never really been concerned about becoming a superstar.

Her concern is that Jesus Christ shines within her.

Karen has made it no secret that she has struggled with years of drug addiction. She is not proud for past, but she is proud of the fact that she has overcome her addiction. Karen has made it her mission to help others who are struggling in their addiction. She is also in the process of writing her biography called "Finally Free."

In her biography, Karen talks about how hard it was to make it to the other side.

She states, that “It could’ve been a lot easier if she had just let go and let God”, but instead of turning it over to Him, she kept trying to quit on her own.

She finally realized that every time she tried to quit, in a matter of months to even years, she would be right back to doing drugs again. It was only when she completely gave it over to God, that He delivered her once and for all. She now realizes that there is a difference between her quitting and God delivering her.

She knows that being off drugs is a gift from God and that she would never abuse the gift that he has given to her again.

Karen turns to her singing as a release from her drug addiction. Karen realizes that it is only because of God's grace and mercy that she is drug free today.

It is because of her gratefulness that she chooses to use our craft only for the glory of God.

Karen is also an ordained Minister of the Gospel. Karen lives to spread the Gospel of her wonderful Lord and Savior Jesus Christ through her music.

She is bold at preaching the Gospel, yet at the same time, she very loving in her approach to spread the good news.

She is not ashamed of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Karen's music has inspired others to become more Christ-like.

Karen is down to earth and continues to keep it real as she spreads the good news of Jesus Christ.

Karen is on a natural high, when she is writing and performing for her Lord. Her music is a must-have for any person that is going through the fire.

One of Karen's greatest Gospel role model's is the incredibly talented, Tamela Mann. She one day hopes to follow in her foot steps. Karen knows that her voice in no way compares to that of Tamela Mann, but she hopes and prays that she will make her proud.

Karen's new rendition of Tamela Mann's, "Take Me to the King", gives a new twist to an already outstanding hit.

Karen’s first album “Jesus is More Than Enough” can be found on iTunes, Amazon.com, C.D Baby, Spotify, emusic, and on her website,

So Much Love Ministries.

http://songbird4jesus.com

Her Motto: I live for Jesus Christ, because He died for me.

Contact information:

smlministries@gmail.com