Annie Herring

Annie Herring
Annie in concert in Livermore, California, 2001
Annie in concert in Livermore, California, 2001
Background information
Birth nameAnnie Ward
Born (1945-09-22) September 22, 1945 (age 79)
North Dakota, United States
GenresContemporary Christian, Jesus music
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter
Instrument(s)Voice, piano
Years active1971–present
LabelsMyrrh, Sparrow, Live Oak, Spring Hill
Websiteannieherring.com

Annie Herring (born Annie Ward September 22, 1945)[1] is one of the pioneers of the Jesus music genre, later to be called Contemporary Christian music. She was a member of the trio 2nd Chapter of Acts, for which she wrote most of the songs and sang lead and harmony vocals with her brother Matthew Ward and sister Nelly (Ward) Greisen. During her musical career with the 2nd Chapter of Acts from 1973 to 1988, she also recorded solo albums.

  1. ^ Encyclopedia of American Gospel Music by W. K. McNeil, page 332