Growing up in a very musical household, Sharon was influenced by the great torch singers she heard playing on her mother’s phonograph. All day long, the sounds of Billie Holiday, Sarah Vaughn, Ella Fitzgerald, Nancy Wilson, Frank Sinatra and Nat King Cole resounded throughout her home. Sharon fell in love with the romantic melodies and lush harmonies of this timeless American music. She longed to become a great interpreter of the tender and dreamy lyrics of such renowned composers as Ira Gershwin, Cole Porter, and Jerome Kern.

From her first experience singing for a live audience, Sharon knew that music was to be her life. At the tender age of twelve, she appeared as "Little Bo Peep" in her school production of Babes in Toyland. Everyone agreed that she was sensational! From that moment on, Sharon devoted her life to pursuing her dream. She studied diligently, and soon performed in local musical theatre productions such as The King and I, Westside Story, South Pacific, Carousel, Showboat, Ain’t Misbehavin’, The Wiz, and Hair. She was given her first break as a jazz vocalist at age sixteen when she sang with the Jacksonville Pops Orchestra. This appearance led to a series of concerts in which Sharon performed with the orchestra at schools throughout northeastern Florida.

While studying musical theatre at The University of Florida, Sharon continued to broaden her horizons as a performer. She appeared as the featured vocalist in revues that showcased the music of composers such as George and Ira Gershwin, Jule Styne, Cole Porter, and Irving Berlin.

After entertaining throughout the southeast, Sharon felt the urge to "Go West", and relocated to Los Angeles. She continues to be a sought after headlining performer at some of the most elegant rooms in Tinsel Town, such as the Atlas Supper Club, Lunaria Jazz Lounge, Spazio, The Cinegrill, Monsoon, The Beverly Hills Hotel, The Jonathan Club, and many others. Recently, Buddy Bregman, world-renowned arranger and musical director, invited her to perform at the fabulous Paris Hotel in Las Vegas. Since then, she has been invited back to perform at other notable Las Vegas venues such as The Blue Note and the Venetian Hotel’s WB Stage 16. In April 2003, Sharon dazzled Florida audiences with her performance at the Jacksonville Jazz Festival, and shared the bill with such legends as Nancy Wilson, Ramsey Lewis and Tony Bennett.

Sharon’s extensive background in musical theatre and concert performance is unmistakably expressed through her eloquent poise and lighthearted humor. The Divine Ms. Cline invites her enchanted listeners to join her on a magical journey through the captivating history of the American Songbook. She fondly dubs the world-class musicians who accompany her on piano, guitar, bass and drums as "The Bad Boyz of Jazz". They are known for their aggressive rhythmic interpretations and their smooth, sensual sound. As a quartet, they provide impeccable support that’s refreshing, inventive and thoroughly entertaining to music lovers of all ages.

Check out Sharon Cline’s debut CD, “At First Glance”, now available to the public. To catch Sharon live, look for listings of her performances throughout the Southern California area.