Birth name Melinda Frances Watts Occupation(s) Singer, songwriter Years active 2009–present Genre Urban contemporary gospel | Origin Sacramento, California Instruments vocals Record label Razor & Tie Albums People Get Ready, Dreamer | |
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Born July 20, 1978 (age 38)
Bridgeton, New Jersey ( 1978-07-20 ) Genres urban contemporary gospel People also search for Flame, Sho Baraka, Black Knight Profiles | ||
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.
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Early life
Watts was born, Melindia Frances Pickett, on July 20, 1978, in Bridgeton, New Jersey, the daughter of Franklin and Mary Pickett.
Music career
Her music career started in 2005, while her first studio album, People Get Ready, was released on July 28, 2009, with Razor & Tie. 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.
Personal life
She is married to William Watts, and they have two children, residing in Sacramento, California, where she founded and operates the Glam Camp for Girls.
Songs
Available to YouPeople Get Ready · 2009
Faith That ConquersPeople Get Ready · 2009
Purpose Driven LifePeople Get Ready · 2009