Kerrie Roberts | ||||
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Studio album by Kerrie Roberts | ||||
Released | August 24, 2010 | |||
Recorded | 2010 | |||
Genre | Christian pop | |||
Length | 39:37 | |||
Label | Reunion | |||
Producer | Brian Bannister, Chuck Butler, Rob Graves, Dan Muckala | |||
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Allmusic | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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Christian Music Review | B+ |
Christian Music Zine | B- |
Cross Rhythms | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Jesus Freak Hideout | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Louder Than the Music | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
New Release Tuesday | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Kerrie Roberts is the debut album by American contemporary Christian musician, Kerrie Roberts. The album was released on Reunion Records on August 24, 2010.Kerrie Roberts peaked at No. 27 on Billboard's Christian Albums chart. In addition, the following singles peaked on the Christian Songs chart.
Allmusic's Jared Johnson called the album "a bright collection of soulful pop that reminds you of Natasha Bedingfield or Because of You-era Kelly Clarkson." In addition, Johnson mentioned that "for relevant, middle of the road, faith-centered pop, you need look no further than this."
CCM Magazine's Grace S. Aspinwall noted the album is "an impressive, soulful, ten-song debut, that hold its own against mainstream songstresses Kelly Clarkson, Jordin Sparks, and, just maybe, Christina Aguilera herself." Cartwright vowed that "her rich soaring vocals are simply too unforgettable to fade into obscurity." Cartwright specified that "lyrically, she is strong displaying a steady maturity in track like "Beautiful to Me" and "Love Comes Down."
Christian Broadcasting Network's Bethany Duval was critical in saying the album "is a nice start for Roberts’ career, but she’ll have to get creative to make it last." Duval recognized the similarities in her voice and Natalie Grant's.
Christian Manifesto's Brian Hall alluded that "of the ten tracks, eight are straight up power ballads that remind me of Natalie Grant, Celine Dion and Leona Lewis." Furthermore, Hall indicated that "with other Tour de Force pop albums from Charmiane and Natalie Grant already this year, it will be easy for Kerrie Roberts to get lost in the background. That would be a true injustice however. While I wasn’t completely 'wowed' by the album, I was still impressed and curious to see the direction that this talented vocalist will head in the future." Hall noted that "if you like Selena Gomez, Leona Lewis, Cheryl Cole, Natalie Grant or Celine Dion, pick up this strong debut record."