Sharon Irving
A Chicago native, Sharon Irving is a part of the worship team at Willow Creek Community Church in Chicago and in Barrington, Illinois. She has traveled extensively with the Willow Creek music ministry, and as a solo artist, leading worship, performing spoken word and her original music in churches and other venues across the United States.
Most recently, Sharon was a semi-finalist on NBC’s Season Ten of America’s Got Talent. Sharon states that it was a ‘challenging, but wonderful experience’—one that exposed her to an even more diverse and larger audience.
Sharon is also a lead singer with the popular Chicago band, Pocket Radio, which blends soul, hip hop, funk and fusion. She is currently working on her debut album entitled Bennett Avenue which will be released in 2016.
Books you are currently reading or your favorite books?
The War of Art by Steven Pressfield.
What is the best piece of advice you’ve ever received?
Definitely when someone said to me, “live your truth.”
What is the scariest thing you’ve ever done?
Perform on National TV on the show America’s Got Talent!
What’s currently on repeat in your car?
Wow, this is a tough one! My musical taste is all over the map. Currently there are two songs on repeat in my car—Your Love Remains by The Brilliance and Love by Musiq Soulchild. Both speak to the greatest thing on earth and something we all long for – that is love.