Vernessa Ann Mitchell (born January 1, 1959) is an American contemporary Christian and gospel recording artist whose vocal versatility has been heralded by R&B and House audiences. == Early life == Mitchell was born on January 1, 1959, in Columbus, Georgia, as one of Ten siblings, whose father was a preacher. Mitchell was raised in Pasadena, California. Vernessa Ann Mitchell is a contemporary Christian and Gospel recording artist whose vocal versatility has been heralded by R&B and House audiences. She... [more on Wikipedia]