For Grammy-winner Avery*Sunshine – songstress, pianist and composer – the name says it all. “Everybody loves the sunshine!” she says. The Pennsylvania native has been bringing on those good vibes for nearly three decades, whether through her celebrated recordings or live performances on some of the world’s most notable stages. Over the years, Sunshine has lent her voice to film soundtracks, theater productions and even the 2008 Democratic National Convention. She has opened for noted jazz vocalist/pianist Rachelle Ferrell and soul singer Ledisi, done background work for gospel icon Karen Clark-Sheard and performed with popular artistic influencers such as Michael Bublé, David Forster, Jennifer Holliday and Anthony Hamilton.

In February 2025, Sunshine’s career shown particularly bright when she won a Grammy Award for Best Progressive R&B Album for her work, So Glad to Know You. The album title reflects her attitude about her music and its effect on listeners. “When they mention my name or when people listen to my music and they feel better – I want to be remembered for that,” she said in a recent interview.