Shirley Murdock Net Worth

Shirley Murdock’s net worth amounts to $2 Million

Shirley Murdock Wiki Biography

American singer and songwriter Shirley Murdock, born on May 22, 1957, gained fame for her songs “As We Lay” and “Jesus is Love” with Lionel Richie.

As of late 2017, her net worth was reported to be $2 million, derived from her years in the music industry.

Shirley Murdock Net Worth $2 Million

Originally from Toledo, Ohio, Murdock began singing at a young age and later caught the attention of artist Roger Troutman, leading to her joining Zapp as one of their backup singers at the start of her career.

After working as Zapp’s backup singer for several years, Murdock collaborated formally with the band in 1985 for the song “Girl, Cut it Out,” which achieved minor success and entered the R&B charts during that year.

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In 1986, she signed with Elektra Records and began her solo career, releasing “No More,” which became a hit and made it to the R&B charts in the same year. Her solo career took off when she released her single “As We Lay” as part of her self-titled debut album, which achieved gold certification and marked a significant milestone in her musical career.

Over the following years, Murdock released four more albums titled “A Woman’s Point of View,” “Let there be Love!,” “Home,” and “Soulfood.”

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Additionally, Murdock delved into stage production and acted in the inspirational play “Be Careful What You Pray For” alongside actor Cuba Gooding Jr. in 2000. She also showcased her acting talent in the movie “Sweating in the Spirit,” released in 2005, and the stage play “A Mother’s Prayer” in 2009, further contributing to her career and net worth.

Murdock has also collaborated with various artists, including Zapp and Roger on the hit “Computer Love,” Lionel Richie on “Jesus is Love,” and pastor T.D. Jakes on her first gospel album “Home.” She also collaborated with Teena Marie on the song “Soldier” in 2009, further bolstering her wealth.

Her most recent project came in 2011 with the song “Dream,” featured on the album “Live: The Journey.”

On a personal note, Murdock has been married to Dale DeGroat since 1988, and they have a son named Devin.

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Full NameShirley Murdock
Net Worth$2 Million
Date Of BirthMay 22, 1957
Place Of BirthToledo, Ohio, United States
ProfessionSinger, Songwriter, R&B singer-songwriter
NationalityAmerican
SpouseDale DeGroat (m. 1988)
ChildrenDevin DeGroat
NicknamesMurdock, Shirley , Shirley Murdoch
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AwardsLegendary Awards – Entertainment Award (2015)
Record LabelsEMI / Chordant Records, Tyscot Records, Elektra records, Gospel
AlbumsShirley Murdock (1986), A Woman’s Point of View (1988), Let There Be Love! (1991), Home (2002), Soulfood (2007), Live: The Journey (2011)
NominationsSoul Train Music Award for Best New Artist
MoviesTo Love and to Cherish (2012), A Mother’s Prayer (2009), Man of Her Dreams (2009), Menace II Society (1993), A Thin Line Between Love and Hate (1996), Bella’s Story
TV ShowsLife After (2013, TV Series), “Soul Train” Starpoint/Shirley Murdock (1987), Unsung (TV Series documentary, 2009, 2016)
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1Sister of Herman Erving, Patricia Erving, and Beatrice Morris.
2Mother of Devin DeGroat.
3Had a R&B Hit “As We Lay” in 1986.

Actress

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Bella’s Storypost-productionDeanna
To Love and to Cherish2012TV MovieNana
The Ideal Husband2011TV MovieShirley
Stand2010Bettie Randle
Love Me or Leave Me2010TV MovieAnnie Ruth Wyatt
3 Ways to Get a Husband2010VideoPatricia
A Mother’s Prayer2009Video
Man of Her Dreams2009Grandma
Tell Hell I Ain’t Comin’2005VideoGuest Singer
Sweating in the Spirit2005Video

Soundtrack

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Straight Outta Compton2015writer: “Computer Love”
The Firm2009writer: “Computer Love”
Veronica Mars2006TV Series performer – 1 episode
8 Mile2002writer: “Temptations” – as Shirley J. Murdock
Soul Music Festival: Part IV1998TV Movie writer: “Computer Love” – uncredited
A Thin Line Between Love and Hate1996performer: “Chocolate City” / writer: “Chocolate City”, “Thin Line”
House Party 31994writer: “I Get Around” – as S. Murdock
Menace II Society1993writer: “COMPUTER LOVE”

Self

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Unsung2009-2016TV Series documentaryHerself
Life After2013TV SeriesHerself
Soul Train1987TV SeriesHerself – Guest