Donita Crenshaw - Vocals

Donita officially joined the band in September 2007 as the second female vocalist.

Her stage presence and vocal ability have brought EAS to a new level of excellence.

Donita sings harmony with Cheryl Crenshaw, and their vocal blend is amazing. This incredible duo brings the EAS vocals to a level unmatched in the industry. Now EAS has a total of 7 singers to provide the fullest sound possible.
 

Born into a musical family and encouraged by her grandmother to listen to Patsy Cline, Connie Smith, and Loretta Lynn, within a few months she began singing professionally at the age of 15. While in her teens Donita also discovered Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstandt, and Cher.  All of these influences can be heard in Donita's own powerful voice.

As a Nashville recording artist Donita toured with her band and was the opening act for many top artists in the music industry.  One of the highlights of her career came in 1991 when Donita and her band opened a show with one of her mentors, Grand Old Opry Star Connie Smith. During the show Connie called Donita up on stage to sing with her, it was a moment she will never forget.

Donita is also a songwriter, and in 2002 placed 7th out of 210 contestants in the Nashville Star regional contest held in Chicago.
She is a self proclaim "Elvis" fan from birth.  "I have always loved Elvis." "My bedroom wall was adorned with Elvis pictures when I was 12, and some of those same pictures hang in our music room today."

Donita is the wife of EAS bassist Rick Crenshaw.  They live in Genoa IL, and have two grown children Shianna and Dallas.  When not on the road with EAS, Rick and Donita love to spend time with their families and enjoy singing and playing gospel music in their local church.

PICTURES OF DONITA (updated monthly)

(due to the fact that Rick & Donita joined the band only a few short months ago, there are few pictures of them. A strong effort will be made to obtain many more pictures in 2008)

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 Newest member to the EAS family, Donita Crenshaw                    Glen D. Hardin, Brother John, Cheryl, wife Donita,

                                                                                                            The Sweet Inspirations, James Burton & Rick