Psalmist and Artist Karen Showell

A NEW gospel artist connect-bringing variety of gospel to LLJM
Karen Showell is a humble, yet an awesome Graphic artist and Gospel singer. She has traveled extensively around the world, including Europe, Japan and Canada. 

A shy girl, Karen gained confidence through her singing, which she did every Sunday in the choir in the Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Her Great- Grand Father the late Emit Hill Sr. Was the Pastor and founder of the church. 
Karen recorded her first single when she was just thirteen years of age. 

Her hit single 'I'm just a little girl in love and We’re not too young to fall in love, written by Jackie Beavers co-writer of Someday will be together by Diana Ross and the Supreme's went on to be number five on the Billboard Record charts. 

In her later years, Karen moved to Tustin, California, where she sang background for Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr. 
Karen went on to sing as opening acts for such superstars as B.B. King, Mille Jackson, and the late David Ruffin, just to name a few. 
Karen is married to Pastor Bradley Showell. 
Together they had four beautiful children. 
Joy, Diamond, (Deceased) Courtney, and Jeremy. 

Karen understands that her voice and her graphic talent are instruments and they will always be used for God’s glory alone. 
Karen’s graphic art and music are raw and powerful. 
Karen is also a songwriter. 
Karen has never really been concerned about becoming a superstar. Her concern is that Jesus Christ shines within her.