Alisa Childers

Alisa Childers (born Alisa Noelle Girard; April 17, 1975) is an American singer and songwriter. She is known for being in the all female Christian music group ZOEgirl.

Alisa Childers
Alisa Childers (middle) performing as part of ZOEgirl at the Jump5 tour in 2005
Background information
Birth nameAlisa Noelle Girard
Born (1975-04-17) April 17, 1975
OriginPacoima, California
GenresRock, indie, pop, CCM
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter, worship leader
Instrument(s)Vocals, piano, guitar
Years active1999–2013
LabelsSparrow, Vintage Street Music, Calvary Chapel Music
Websitewww.alisachilders.com

Career

Early years

Born Alisa Noelle Girard to Karen and Christian music pioneer, Chuck Girard of Love Song, she grew up in San Fernando Valley, California. She studied gymnastics and piano at a young age. At the age of 21, she moved to New York and ran a youth center in southeast Manhattan.[1]

ZOEgirl
Main article: ZOEgirl

Childers left New York and moved back to California, where she was contacted by a family friend about starting a group upon return. After a few months, Childers agreed to pursue the idea. She was introduced to Kristin Swinford-Schweain and the two began composing songs. A few months later, Chrissy Conway-Katina joined the group. In 1999, ZOEgirl was signed to Sparrow Records and became one of the fastest-selling debut artist in the record label’s history. While with ZOEgirl, Childers wrote the singles "I Believe", "One Day", "Unchangeable", and "Scream". She toured with many artists including Carman, Newsboys, TobyMac, Avalon, Jump5, and Natalie Grant.[2]

Solo

ZOEgirl stayed together for seven years.[1] Their split was amicable.[3] At the end of 2006, Childers started a solo career.[4]

Personal life

Alisa is married to Mike Childers, who played drums for ZOEgirl.[2] On October 9, 2008 the couple had their first child together.[5] Childers gave birth to a second child in 2011.[6]

References
  1. "Your Music Zone". Archived from the original on 2006-09-24. Retrieved 2006-12-23.
  2. "Alisa Childers - Official ZOEgirl Website". Archived from the original on March 21, 2005.
  3. Reconnecting with...Alisa Childers , ChristianMusicPlanet.com
  4. "The Truth Is". Archived from the original on 2011-05-22. Retrieved 2006-12-23.
  5. Dyllan Joi Childers, born Oct. 9th Archived 2009-02-07 at the Wayback Machine, Alisa Childers Official MySpace, retrieved October 13, 2008
  6. "Alisa Childers on MySpace".
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