Anisha Nicole

Anisha Nicole
Birth name Anisha Nicole Gwynn
Also known as Nee-Nee Gwynn
Born (1985-08-08) August 8, 1985
San Diego, California, United States
Genres R&B, hip hop, pop
Occupation(s) Singer
Instruments Vocals
Years active 2003–present
Labels Base Hit Records

Anisha Nicole Gwynn, (born August 8, 1985 in San Diego, California) better known by the stage names Anisha Nicole and Nee-Nee Gwynn,[1] is an R&B, hip hop, and pop singer.

Gwynn released her first single in 2003, "No Means No," which peaked at number three on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles chart and also reached number 16 on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles sales. In 2005, Gwynn released her first album, "19," on her mother's recording label, Base Hit Records. Her father, Tony Gwynn, wore number 19 for the San Diego Padres.

Gwynn is a graduate of Poway High School (2003). She attended California State University, Northridge (CSUN) before she decided to pursue her musical career full-time.

Personal life

Gwynn married baseball player Kennard Jones on January 31, 2009.[2]

Gwynn is the daughter of Tony Gwynn, Major League Baseball Hall of Famer who played his entire 20-year career for the San Diego Padres and was the head baseball coach for San Diego State University following his retirement from the Padres. Her mother is Alicia Gwynn. Her brother, Tony Gwynn, Jr., is currently an outfielder in the Washington Nationals farm system. Her uncle is former Major League Baseball player Chris Gwynn.[3][4]

References

  1. "Nee-Nee Gwynn ~ Stepping Up To The Plate". La Prensa San Diego. March 21, 2003. Retrieved July 22, 2014.
  2. Kelley, Rowena. "Circle of Love". San Diego Magazine.
  3. Crasnick, Jerry (July 27, 2007). "It wasn't always easy being the little brother". ESPN.com. Retrieved July 22, 2014.
  4. "Tony Gwynn: Legendary baseball player loses fight to cancer aged 54". The Independent. April 16, 2014. Retrieved July 22, 2014.


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