Nancey Jackson Johnson

Minister Nancey Jackson Johnson (born May 3, 1968) is an American gospel musician, and is currently the creative arts director and minister for Greater St. John M.E.R. that is located in Elizabeth, New Jersey. Her first album, Nancey Jackson, was released by Savoy Records in 1991. She released, Free (Yes I'm Free), with Harmony Records in 1997, and this was a Billboard magazine breakthrough release upon the Gospel Albums. The third album, Relationships, was released in 1999 with Harmony Records, and this charted upon the aforementioned chart.

"Nancy Jackson" redirects here. For the chemist, see Nancy B. Jackson.
For other people with the same name, see Nancy Johnson (disambiguation).

Nancey Jackson Johnson
Also known asMinister Jackson Johnson
Born (1968-05-03) May 3, 1968
Newark, New Jersey
GenresGospel, traditional black gospel, urban contemporary gospel, soul
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals, singer-songwriter
Years active1991–present
LabelsSavoy, Harmony
Websitenanceyjacksonjohnson.com

Early life

Minister Jackson Johnson was born in Newark, New Jersey,[1] on May 3, 1968,[1][2] whose father was the pastor at St. John's Methodist Episcopal Reformed Church.[1]

Music career

Her music recording career commenced in 1991,[3] with the release of Nancey Jackson, by Savoy Records on July 1, 1991.[4] She released, Free (Yes I'm Free), on October 7, 1997 with Harmony Records, and this was her breakthrough release upon the Billboard magazine Gospel Albums chart at No. 29.[5] The subsequent album, Relationships, was released by Harmony Records on June 29, 1999, and this placed even higher on the aforementioned chart at No. 23.[5]

Personal life

Minister Jackson Johnson has been married to her husband for over 13 years, Samuel, and together they have two sons.[6]

Discography
List of studio albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions[5]
US
Gos
Nancey Jackson
  • Released: July 1, 1991
  • Label: Savoy
  • CD, digital download
 –
Free (Yes I'm Free)
  • Released: October 7, 1997
  • Label: Harmony
  • CD, digital download
 29
Relationships
  • Released: June 29, 1999
  • Label: Harmony
  • CD, digital download
 23

References
  1. Carpenter, Bil (2005). "Uncloudy Days: The Gospel Music Encyclopedia": 211–2. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  2. Yolanda Adams Radio. "When Is The Birthday Of Your Favorite Gospel Star?". Yolanda Adams Radio. Archived from the original on April 14, 2015. Retrieved April 14, 2015.
  3. Bush, John. "Nancey Jackson: Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved April 14, 2015.
  4. AllMusic. "Nancey Jackson: Discography". AllMusic. Retrieved April 14, 2015. {{cite web}}: |author= has generic name (help)
  5. Billboard. "Nancey Jackson : Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved April 14, 2015.
  6. Jackson Johnson, Nancey. "Minister Nancey Jackson Johnson – Biography". Nancey Jackson Johnson. Retrieved April 14, 2015.
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