ZIE'L (Acheiving Goals in German) This group of young ladies have been touched from birth to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ to every man, woman, boy and girl. Born and raised in the Bright Star Baptist Church, Shreveport, LA, these ladies have been singing together all their lives, sharing the vision of steadfastness in the gospel music industry and keeping God first in their lives. Knowing no weapons formed against them shall prosper, their youthfulness, faith in God, dedication to His Holy Word and exceptional sound makes them special. Gods anointing power has placed Crystal Bell (soprano), Aphten Jones (soprano), Christina Bell (contralto), Undrea Northcutt (alto) and Keyondra Lockett (alto, contralto) together as Ziel.During the early beginning, they participated in a local radio stations (KMJJ) talent show placing 3rd which was a very bold step in their ministry being the only gospel act in the line up. In 1999 they participated in the Gospel Workshop of Americas New Artist Showcase in New Orleans, LA. After being heard by local radio personality and introduced to Pastor Kenny Bobien they were featured on his self-titled CD, Kenny Bobien, His Love. They are also featured on Odyssey Sound Labs, Gospel Artist United released Spring 2004. Ziels first recording, Give Him Your Heart Today, was released in December 2002, produced by J.J. Jones of Kool Music Productions, Carona, CA. They have shared the gospel stage with such recording artist: Yolanda Adams, Kurt Carr, Kirk Franklin, Blessed, Carolyn Traylor, Karen Clark-Sheard, Kierra Sheard, Dorinda Clark-Cole, The Williams Brothers, Benjamin Cone III (Mississippi Mass Choir), Chapter 5, Repairers of the Breach, Pastor Donnie McClurkin, Vickie Winans, Micah Stamply, Stephanie Dotson (Gospel Dream Winner, 2004), The Bright Star Male Chorus, John P. Kee, Same Sneed, Billy Rivers, Angelic Voices of Faith and many others.
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