Melinda Watts

Melinda Frances Watts (née, Pickett; born July 20, 1978) is an American urban contemporary gospel artist and musician. She started her music career, in 2009, with her first studio album, People Get Ready, released by Razor & Tie. This album was her breakthrough release upon the Billboard magazine charts.

Melinda Watts
Birth nameMelinda Frances Watts
Born (1981-07-20) July 20, 1981
Bridgeton, New Jersey
OriginSacramento, California
Genresurban contemporary gospel
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter
Instrument(s)vocals
Years active2009–present
LabelsRazor & Tie

Early life

Watts was born, Melindia Frances Pickett,[1] on July 20,[2][3] 1978,[4] in Bridgeton, New Jersey, the daughter of Franklin and Mary Pickett.[5]

Music career

Her music career started in 2005,[5] while her first studio album, People Get Ready, was released on July 28, 2009, with Razor & Tie.[6][7][8][9][10] This album was her breakthrough released upon the Billboard magazine charts, while it placed on the Gospel Albums and the Heatseekers Albums charts, where it peaked at Nos. 17 and 29, correspondingly.[11][12] Melinda was the 2008 winner of the Gospel Dream hosted by Matthew West.

Personal life

She is married to William Watts, and they have four children, residing in Sacramento, California,[5] where she founded and operates the Glam Camp for Girls.[13]

Discography

Studio albums
List of studio albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions
US
Gos[11]		 US
Heat[12]
People Get Ready
  • Released: July 28, 2009
  • Label: Razor & Tie
  • CD, digital download
 17 29

References
  1. American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. "Say Yes Work ID No. 496824014 IPI No. 346830062 (PICKETT MELINDA FRANCES)". American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Archived from the original on March 6, 2013. Retrieved January 6, 2015. Work ID No. 496824014 IPI No. 346830062 (PICKETT MELINDA FRANCES)
  2. Melinda Watts (melindawatts) (July 20, 2010). "Thx so much!! My Bday is starting out great!". Twitter. Retrieved January 1, 2016.
  3. Melinda Watts (melindawattsmusic) (July 20, 2013). "Today is Melinda Watts birthday, if you guys would help make this the best birthday ever I would really appreciate it. Can we all wish her a Happy Birthday! ....please & thanks #GodBless". Facebook. Retrieved January 1, 2016.
  4. Intelius. "Melindia F Pickett in Bridgeton, NJ". Intelius. Retrieved January 6, 2016.
  5. CD Baby. "Melinda Pickett". CD Baby. Retrieved January 6, 2016.
  6. Evans Price, Deborah (August 8, 2009). "Melinda Watts: People Get Ready". Billboard. No. August 8, 2009. p. 29. Retrieved January 6, 2016.
  7. Jones, Kevin (August 25, 2009). "Melinda Watts People Get Ready". Exclaim!. Retrieved January 6, 2016.
  8. Cummings, Tony (August 11, 2011). "Review: People Get Ready – Melinda Watts". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved January 6, 2016.
  9. Bonner, Gerard (June 28, 2009). "Melinda Watts (People Get Ready)". Gospelflava. Retrieved January 6, 2016.
  10. Greer, Andrew (September 29, 2009). "Dream Becomes Reality on Melinda Watts' People Get Ready". CM Central. Retrieved January 6, 2016.
  11. "Melinda Watts – Chart History : Gospel Albums". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved January 6, 2016.
  12. "Melinda Watts – Chart History : Heatseekers Albums". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved January 6, 2016.
  13. Staff. "Melinda Watts". The Gospel Choice Awards. Retrieved January 6, 2016.
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.