V3, also known, called, and referred to as V Three, are an African-American all-female sister Christian R&B and urban contemporary gospel music trio, who primarily plays contemporary R&B songs. They come from Atlanta, Georgia, where the group started making music in 2006. The group have released a studio album, V3. This album was their breakthrough release upon the Billboard magazine charts.

V3
Also known asV Three
OriginAtlanta, Georgia
GenresChristian R&B, CCM, urban contemporary gospel, contemporary R&B, soul
Years active2006 (2006)–present
LabelsEMI Gospel
MembersLaToya Vinson
Sacha Vinson
Shelley Vinson
Websitev3worldwide.com

Background

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The all-female African-American sisters' group are from Atlanta, Georgia, where they formed in 2006.[1] They are from oldest to youngest, LaToya Kathleen Vinson, Sacha Jo Vinson, and Shelley Dionne Vinson-Bullock.[1] Their parents are Thomas and Dr. Carolyn Vinson, who are the pastors of High Point Christian Tabernacle located in the city of Smyrna, Georgia.

Music history

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The group started in 2006, with their first studio album, V3, that was released on August 1, 2006, from EMI Gospel.[1][2][3][4][5] This album was their breakthrough release upon the Billboard magazine Gospel Albums chart, where it peaked at No. 39.[6][7] THeir second album titled "Alive" was released on November 14, 2016.[8]

Members

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Current members

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  • LaToya Kathleen Vinson[9] (born November 6, 1976)[10]
  • Sacha Jo Vinson[11] (born March 4, 1978)[12]
  • Shelley Dionne Vinson-Bullock[13] (born May 30, 1980)[14]

Discography

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Studio albums
List of selected studio albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions
US
Gosp
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V3
  • Released: August 1, 2006
  • Label: EMI Gospel
  • CD, digital download
39

References

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  1. ^ a b c Farias, Andree (September 1, 2006). "V3: V3" (PDF). CCM Magazine: 51–2. Archived from the original (PDF) on May 10, 2012. Retrieved January 9, 2016.
  2. ^ Banister, Christa (August 1, 2006). "V3". Christianity Today. Archived from the original on September 7, 2009. Retrieved January 9, 2016.
  3. ^ Eden, Simon (October 24, 2006). "Review: V3 - V3". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved January 9, 2016.
  4. ^ Lacy, Dwayne. "V3 (V3) - Reviews". Gospelflava. Retrieved January 9, 2016.
  5. ^ AllMusic. "V3 – V3 : Review". AllMusic. Retrieved January 9, 2016. {{cite web}}: |author= has generic name (help)
  6. ^ Billboard. "Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved January 9, 2016.
  7. ^ a b "V Three Album & Song Chart History (Gospel Albums)". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved January 9, 2016.
  8. ^ "V3 - Alive". 13 April 2016.
  9. ^ "Latoya Vinson in Atlanta, GA". Intelius. Retrieved January 9, 2016.
  10. ^ V3 (V3music) (November 6, 2009). "Celebrating Toya's birthday today!!! Happy birthday!!". Twitter. Retrieved January 9, 2015.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  11. ^ "Sacha Vinson in Atlanta, GA". Intelius. Retrieved January 9, 2016.
  12. ^ V3 (V3music) (March 4, 2014). "It's Sacha's birthday!!". Twitter. Retrieved January 9, 2015.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  13. ^ "Shelley Vinson in Acworth, GA". Intelius. Retrieved January 9, 2016.
  14. ^ V3 (V3music) (May 30, 2011). "Having a GREAT DAY! It's my BIRTHDAY! Thank you Jesus for blessing me with another Year!- Shelley". Twitter. Retrieved January 9, 2015.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
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