I actually grew up singing bluegrass gospel.

I loved all kinds of Bluegrass music. Sonya Isaacs was a big influence; she's a Bluegrass Gospel singer, but she's also done a lot…

— Carly Pearce

Because I grew up singing in church, I got used to performing in front of people from a really young age.

— Raye

I grew up singing in church as a little boy.

— Brian Littrell

I've been singing forever; I grew up singing in church.

— Sevyn Streeter

I grew up singing in church. My family owned funeral homes so I would sing for the occasional funeral, as well.

— Christopher Jackson

I grew up singing a lot of Martina McBride, Shania and LeAnn Rimes, and because of my age, those were my main influences.

— Cassadee Pope

Well, you know, people don't know me as a country artist and I am new to the genre. But that's how I grew up…

— Kristin Chenoweth

I grew up singing in Kansas. My dad had a band when I was growing up. So I sang in church and school and…

— Martina McBride

I grew up singing in a church choir.

— John Grant

I grew up singing in the church choir, but I've not really had any training.

— Jayma Mays

I grew up singing since the age of three. Vocally trained since the age of eight. Fascinated by Mary Poppins and all those musical…

— Nikki Blonsky

I grew up singing, and I played on Broadway to thousands of people, you know what I mean?

— Corey Hawkins

I don't have a family that grew up singing and playing all the time. I didn't really have anything to judge my abilities against…

— Van Hunt

Singing actually came first. As a kid, I grew up singing in church and around the house.

— Tink

I always tell people is really make sure you know why you want to do it. For me, I didnt make a conscious decision…

— Jhene Aiko