For Sharon Walker, music is more than just a passion—it’s her calling. Over the past six years, she has shared her gospel music online, steadily growing her audience from a modest 100 followers to hundreds of thousands. This dedication caught the attention of the Charleston Piano Company, which had been following her journey for years and recently surprised her with a brand-new piano.
“I was completely blown away. I just couldn’t believe it,” said Sharon Walker, a gospel recording artist.
In addition to the piano, Walker received the “Artist Choice Award” in recognition of her lifelong dedication to music ministry. She began playing by ear at the age of 12 and played at her family’s church until she finished high school.
“I’ve been doing this my entire life. I never expected anything in return, but it’s incredibly heartwarming to be recognized and to receive a brand-new piano,” Walker said.
Remarkably, this is the first brand-new instrument she has ever owned in her career.
“I’ve never had a new piano before, and a musician is nothing without an instrument. This one is stunning, and I’m really looking forward to playing it.”
Walker also credits social media for transforming her life. Three years ago, a message from a follower helped her latest album debut at number four on the CCM/Gospel Music iTunes charts.
“Someone who had been following me for six months reached out and said, ‘I want to fund your new album.’”
She describes the experience as nothing short of miraculous.
“It was truly a godsend. So many people, including myself and my family, have been blessed because of that.”
Sharon Walker can be seen at her next performance on social media or at Jackson’s Inspire Church, where she serves as First Lady and musician alongside her husband, the pastor.
