KAAREN RAGLAND
Kaaren Ragland is a former member of original Supreme Mary Wilson's 70s/80s group which performed at the London Palladium, for Her Royal Highness Princess Margaret, at Europe's "Pori Jazz Festival", the "Bottom Line" in Japan, and on the "Legends of Rock" stadium tour of Australia as part of the group's extensive worldwide concert appearances.

Originally from Richmond, Virginia, Kaaren studied acting at the School of Fine Arts, Boston University. On stage she appeared in the Broadway musical, "Eubie" with Cab Calloway, and the New York based National Shakespeare Company as their featured ingenue, as well as appearing in "Balm in Gilead" and the renown musical, "The Little Shop of Horrors" in Los Angeles.

Founding The Sounds of the Supremes™ in the late 80s with whom she's appeared in over 40 countries, Kaaren continues to lead this definitive trio whose recordings include, Detroit-LA, Live In Germany, and a notable appearance on the '95 Mercury/Verve release by jazz legend, Herbie Hancock, Dis is Da Drum. The City of Springfield, Illinois, honored the group in 1998 when the Mayor of the City declared August 21, "Sounds of the Supremes Day"; that same year, the Australian Entertainment Industry bestowed a prestigious "Mo Award" on them, and in 2002, Radio Regenborgen, (Germany) presented the ladies with their 2001 "Lifetime Achievement Award" for keeping the music alive.

KATHY MERRICK
Born in Washington DC, Kathy attended Howard University where she majored in drama, music and dance.

As a founding member of international vocal recording group, Shades of Lace, during the 80's, she appeared on BET's "Video Soul", Don Cornelius' "Soul Train" and "Showbiz Today" (CNN).  The group was featured in live performance at the legendary (Live At The) "Apollo" and at casinos: The Sands, The Dunes and Caesar's Palace, Las Vegas.

In the early 90's Kathy's considerable vocal talents led to world tours with Boz Scaggs, James Ingrams and "New Edition's" Johnny Gill with whom she also appeared on "The Tonight Show" and "Arsenio Hall".  Her sultry good looks led Jeff "Splash" Kutash to invite Kathy to sing lead vocals in his "CoverGirls" revue, and Donny Moore's "Playboy Girls of Rock-N-Roll".  Kathy has been a member of The Sounds of the Supremes since 1997.

ALTHEA BURKHALTER
Althea, a native of Cleveland, Ohio, is a versatile entertainer who gained early recognition locally as a member of "Brandywine", opening for Philadelphia's Billy Paul ("Me & Mrs Jones"). With formal training at Cuyahoga Community College for Voice, Piano & Acting, and as a successful Graduate of the Babizon School of Modeling in her hometown, Althea has since performed live throughout the USA, and as a studio singer in Florida for Sunshine Records.

A resident of Las Vegas, she has notably performed at the MGM Grand, Mirage, Bally's and Stardust to name a few. Prior to joining The Sounds of the Supremes her stunning, soulful, gospel tinged voice was a feature of ex-"Checkmate" ("Black Pearl"), Sonny Charles' group "The Emeralds" at the Las Vegas Hilton and Stratosphere showrooms, and she appeared for a notable period of time at New York, New York as a member of "Motown" legends, Martha Reeves & The Vandella's. Althea originally joined The Sounds of the Supremes™ in 1997.

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