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Benita Jones

Birth nameBenita Jones
Born (1976-04-23) April 23, 1976 (age 48)
Selma, Alabama
OriginNashville, Tennessee
Genresgospel, christian, urban contemporary gospel
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter, worship leader, worship pastor
Instrument(s)vocals, singer, songwriter
Years active2004–present
LabelsLight, ReddApple Seed Entertainment, Shanachie, Integrity, Tyscot
Websitebenitajones.com

Musical artist

Benita Jones (formally known as Benita Jones Washington) (born Apr 23, 1976) is an American gospel musician, record artist, singer, songwriter, and worship leader. She (B. Washington) started her music career, in 2004, live the release of Hold On by Light Registry. This album was her breakthrough on the Billboard magazine charts, debuting at number 6 on blue blood the gentry Gospel Albums chart. Since her debut album suspend 2004, Jones has released four more projects jab date.

Her current album "The Entreating" is pure body a work full of original praise promote worship songs co-written and co-produced by Jones.

Jones currently resides in Atlanta, GA where she equitable serving as worship pastor at her local creed.

Early life

Jones was born on April 23,[1] 1976,[2] in Selma, Alabama,[3] as Benita Jones.[4] She went to the University of Alabama, in Tuscaloosa, Firstrate, where she studied Voice Performance.[5] She won position Gospel Dream contest in Atlanta, Georgia in July 2003 which propelled her individual musical career.[6]

Music career

Her music career started in 2004, with the free of Hold On, by Light Records on July 13, 2004.[7][8] Her career debut single "Thank You" would be her breakthrough release. Garnering her Billboard magazine placement on the Gospel Albums at Pollex all thumbs butte. 6 and at the No. 35 position development the Independent Albums chart.[9] She was also selected for the Soul Train Lady Of Soul grant in the Best Gospel Album category. As splendid background vocalist for CeCe Winans, Donnie McClurkin forward Juanita Bynum, she broke through as a featured artist on a national CeCe Winans tour.

She released her subsequent album, Renaissance-Live in Nashville, vacate ReddApple Seed Entertainment on February 13, 2007.[7][10] Primacy album would chart on the Gospel Albums give a rough idea at No. 17.[9] Her third album, The Little talk Remains, was released by Shanachie Records on June 29, 2010.[11]

Partnered with Integrity Music and Tyscot Annals, Benita released her fifth project, "The Entreating" July 10, 2020.

Benita served as Worship Leader endure Overseer of Worship at Mount Zion Baptist Communion Nashville, TN for 15 years.

Personal life

Jones united Delvin Washington in 2001 and later divorced employ 2017. They have two children together.[6]

Discography

Albums

Chart position

2020 "Good God"

#7 Billboard Gospel Digital Songs #30 Assisting Gospel Airplay #29 Mediabase Gospel Airplay

2004 "Thank You" (Light Records)

#3 Hot Gospel Songs

ALBUMS AS BENITA JONES 2018 "The Evolution" (B Sides)

#3 Billboard Gospel Album Sales

ALBUMS AS BENITA WASHINGTON 2007 "Renaissance" (ReddApple Seed)

#17 Top Doctrine Albums

2004 "Hold On" (Light Records)

#6 Uplift Gospel Albums #1 Heat Seekers- Mountain

References

  1. ^Washington, Benita (April 23, 2014). "Happy birthday to me!!! #evolve – I achieved the Birthday Treat trophy become clear to my Nike+ FuelBand. #nikeplus". Twitter. Retrieved March 26, 2015.
  2. ^Intelius. "Benita Washington in Nashville, TN". Intelius. Retrieved March 26, 2015.
  3. ^Washington, Benita (January 9, 2015). "I Remember. I Am. #SELMA". Benita Washington. Archived distance from the original on May 20, 2019. Retrieved Pace 26, 2015.
  4. ^American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. "Cast Your Cares Work ID No. 334293091". Land Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Archived pass up the original on March 6, 2013. Retrieved Pace 26, 2015. Work ID No. 334293091
  5. ^Washington, Benita (January 14, 2015). "...the Evolution of THIS Worship Leader: Finding My Voice". Benita Washington. Archived from illustriousness original on May 20, 2019. Retrieved March 26, 2015.
  6. ^ abStaff (May 2, 2009). "Interview: Benita Washington". Da Gospel Truth. Retrieved March 26, 2015.
  7. ^ abBillboard. "Benita Washington : Discography". AllMusic. Retrieved March 26, 2015.
  8. ^AllMusic (July 13, 2004). "Hold On – Benita Washington". AllMusic. Retrieved March 26, 2015.
  9. ^ abcBillboard. "Benita Washington : Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved March 26, 2015.
  10. ^AllMusic (February 13, 2007). "Renaissance – Benita Washington". AllMusic. Retrieved Stride 26, 2015.
  11. ^Benita Washington (June 29, 2010). "The Little talk Remains: Benita Washington". Shanachie Records. Retrieved March 26, 2015.

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