Born in Brooklyn, NY and influenced by her mother, Andria Smith-Alston began singing at age six. Her style encompasses different genres such as R & B, Reggae, Jazz, CCM, and Gospel music. Andria has been blessed with a voice that encaptivates an audience and provokes worship. The passion exhibited in her songs is fueled by her love for the Lord and her deep commitment to reach people from all walks of life.
Throughout her life Andria has been very active in the local church. Her roles included Praise and Worship Leader, Praise Dance Leader, Youth Choir Director, Drama Team Leader, Director and Coordinator of Black History Month Events and Programs, and Youth Leader. She played a lead role in the Gong Show Live Off Broadway, from 2016-2019, Ananiah Production’s Gospel Musical “Lord Just One More Chance” and also played key and supporting roles in KeKar Production’s “It’s My Divorce”; New York City High School Collaboration, “It’s Blooming”; and “Revelation” – Upper Room Christian World Center. Her journey has also led her to minister in bars across Long Island, NY where souls were led to Christ.
Andria has recorded with such artist as Grammy and GMA Dove Award winners, Elevation Worship & Maverick City, Elevation Rhythm, Christine D’Clario, Brian & Kate Torwalt, UVIP, (Five Time Mc Donald’s Gospel Fest Winners), Arise and The New York State Mass Choir, just to name a few. She has ministered throughout the United States and abroad.
Andria currently resides in Charlotte, NC with her Husband Steven Alston and her three lovely children D’Andre, Andrew & Kayla. Andria now serves on the worship team at Elevation Church in Charlotte, NC.
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