Melinda Watts
Melinda Watts | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Melinda Frances Watts |
| Born | July 20, 1981 Bridgeton, New Jersey |
| Origin | Sacramento, California |
| Genres | urban contemporary gospel |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Instrument | vocals |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Labels | Razor & Tie |
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.
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
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US Gos[11] |
US Heat[12] | ||
| People Get Ready |
|
17 | 29 |
References
- ^ 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)
- ^ Melinda Watts (melindawatts) (July 20, 2010). "Thx so much!! My Bday is starting out great!". Twitter. Retrieved January 1, 2016.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Intelius. "Melindia F Pickett in Bridgeton, NJ". Intelius. Retrieved January 6, 2016.
- ^ a b c CD Baby. "Melinda Pickett". CD Baby. Retrieved January 6, 2016.
- ^ Evans Price, Deborah (August 8, 2009). "Melinda Watts: People Get Ready". Billboard. No. August 8, 2009. p. 29. Retrieved January 6, 2016.
- ^ Jones, Kevin (August 25, 2009). "Melinda Watts People Get Ready". Exclaim!. Retrieved January 6, 2016.
- ^ Cummings, Tony (August 11, 2011). "Review: People Get Ready – Melinda Watts". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved January 6, 2016.
- ^ Bonner, Gerard (June 28, 2009). "Melinda Watts (People Get Ready)". Gospelflava. Retrieved January 6, 2016.
- ^ Greer, Andrew (September 29, 2009). "Dream Becomes Reality on Melinda Watts' People Get Ready". CM Central. Retrieved January 6, 2016.
- ^ a b "Melinda Watts – Chart History : Gospel Albums". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved January 6, 2016.
- ^ a b "Melinda Watts – Chart History : Heatseekers Albums". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved January 6, 2016.
- ^ Staff. "Melinda Watts". The Gospel Choice Awards. Retrieved January 6, 2016.
External links
- 1978 births
- Living people
- African-American songwriters
- African-American Christians
- Musicians from New Jersey
- Musicians from California
- Songwriters from New Jersey
- Songwriters from California
- Razor & Tie artists
- People from Bridgeton, New Jersey
- 21st-century African-American people
- 20th-century African-American people