Shelly E. Johnson (born May 1, 1985) is an American Christian musician and worship leader, who primarily plays a Christian pop style of worship music. She has released an extended play, Power of the Cross, and, a studio album, Your Kingdom Come.
Shelly E. Johnson | |
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| Born | May 1, 1985 Marietta, Georgia |
| Origin | Woodstock, Georgia |
| Genres | Worship, Christian pop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, worship leader |
| Instrument | vocals |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Labels | Maranatha!, LifeWay |
| Website | shellyejohnson |
Early and personal life
editShelly E. Johnson was born on May 1,[1] 1985,[2] in Marietta, Georgia, where she was raised,[3] before going on to college at Belmont University, graduating with her baccalaureate in Commercial Music.[4] Her father died of cancer, when she was 14, in 1999. She married Jack Johnson, on May 28, 2005, and they reside in Woodstock, Georgia, with their daughter.[5][6]
Music career
editJohnson's music career started in 2007, after she graduated from college.[4] Her first extended play, Power of the Cross, was released on August 14, 2012, by Maranatha! Music.[7]<[8][9][10][11] She released, Your Kingdom Come, a studio album, on September 23, 2014, with LifeWay Worship.[12] The second extended play, Measureless, is releasing on January 22, 2016, from LifeWay Worship.[13][14][15]
Discography
edit- Studio albums
- Your Kingdom Come (September 23, 2014, LifeWay)
- Christmas Is Beautiful (October 20, 2018)
- EPs
- Power of the Cross (August 14, 2012, Maranatha!)
- Measureless (January 22, 2016, LifeWay)
References
edit- ^ Shelly E. Johnson (shellyejohnson) (April 30, 2013). "9 yrs ago today @jackhjohnson took me to a birthday-eve dinner & asked me to marry him. My answer secured my fate as HAPPIEST girl ever". Twitter. Retrieved January 12, 2015.
- ^ Shelly E. Johnson (shellyejohnson) (May 1, 2011). "Thank you all for the sweet bday wishes. I feel loved :) Stepping into the 2nd quarter of my life. First 25 years down. Year 26 here I come!". Twitter. Retrieved January 12, 2015.
- ^ Johnson, Shelly E. "About/Bio". Shelly E. Johnson. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved January 12, 2016.
- ^ a b Johnson, Shelly E. "About/Bio". Shelly E. Johnson. Archived from the original on February 5, 2016. Retrieved January 12, 2016.
- ^ Shelly E. Johnson (shellyejohnson) (May 28, 2014). "Happy Anniversary @jackhjohnson ! May 28, 2005 marked the beginning of JOY". Twitter. Retrieved January 12, 2015.
- ^ Yap, Timothy (September 24, 2014). "An Exclusive Hallels Interview: Shelly E. Johnson Hopes to Spark Courage with Her New Album "Your Kingdom Come"". Hallels. Retrieved January 12, 2016.
- ^ Furbeck, Amanda. Armstrong, Jeremy (ed.). "Shelly E. Johnson: Power of the Cross". Worship Leader. Vol. July/August 2012. San Juan Capistrano, California: Chuck Fromm, PhD (Worship Leader Partnership). p. 72. ISSN 1066-1247. Retrieved March 2, 2016.
- ^ Teresa, Dawn (September 25, 2012). "Worship Artist to Watch". New Release Today. Archived from the original on October 24, 2012. Retrieved January 12, 2016.
- ^ Curry, Stephen (November 8, 2012). "Review: Power of the Cross – Shelly E Johnson". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved January 12, 2015.
- ^ Andre, Jonathan (August 21, 2012). "Review : Shelly E. Johnson – Power of the Cross". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved January 12, 2016.
- ^ Yap, Timothy (July 17, 2012). "Shelly E. Johnson 'Power of the Cross' Album Review". Breathecast. Retrieved January 12, 2016.
- ^ Andre, Joshua (September 17, 2014). "Music Reviews: Shelly E. Johnson – Your Kingdom Come". 365 Days of Inspiring Media. Retrieved January 12, 2015.
- ^ Conner, Matt (February 25, 2016). "Shelly E. Johnson – 'Measureless EP' album review". CCM Magazine. Retrieved March 1, 2016.
- ^ Clarks, Jessie (January 11, 2016). "Worship Leader Shelly E. Johnson Releases New Single". The Christian Beat. Retrieved January 12, 2016.
- ^ Andre, Joshua (January 22, 2016). "Music Reviews: Shelly E. Johnson – Measureless EP". 365 Days of Inspiring Media. Retrieved January 22, 2015.