Which Austin, TX born singer performed at the 2007 World Music Awards?
Ciara Ciara Princess Harris (born October 25, 1985), known mononymously as Ciara (pronounced , ), is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, dancer, model and actress. Born in Austin, Texas, she traveled around the world during her childhood, eventually moving to Atlanta, Georgia where she joined the girl group Hearsay (not to be confused with the British group Hear'Say); however, the group disbanded after having differences. It was at this time Ciara was noticed for her songwriting. In 2002, Ciara met music producer Jazze Pha. With his help, she signed a record deal with LaFace Records.
Reneé Austin Reneé Austin is an American rhythm and blues, gospel, and soul singer, songwriter and actor. She has a wide vocal range, and has opened for Los Lobos, Robert Cray, Delbert McClinton, Blues Traveler, Big Head Todd & the Monsters and more. She released three albums during her career, and supplied backing vocals to the Lamont Cranston Band's 1997 album, "Roll with Me", and on Tommy Castro's 2005 album, "Soul Shaker". Austin was also part of a group of women who performed in Morgan Freeman's Blues Divas, as well as singing for a live WWE season premier, whose television audience was six million. Her singing voice has been compared by critics to those of Janis Joplin, Tina Turner, Gladys Knight, Anita Baker, Regina Belle, even a female Michael McDonald.