Joanna Beasley

Joanna Beasley
Birth name Joanna Gloria Martino
Born (1986-04-16) April 16, 1986
Niles, Michigan
Origin Brentwood, Tennessee
Genres Worship, CCM, pop rock
Occupation(s) Singer, songwriter
Instruments vocals, singer-songwriter
Years active 2003present
Website joannabeasley.com

Joanna Gloria Beasley (née, Martino; born April 16, 1986) is an American Christian pop musician and worship recording artist. She started her music career in 2003, by auditioning and getting a pass on American Idol during season two. She has released three studio albums; My World in 2005, Patiently Waiting in 2009, and Loud Love in 2013, and an extended play, Hallelujah Christmas, in 2013.

Early life and background

Beasley was born Joanna Gloria Martino,[1] on April 16, 1986,[2] in Niles, Michigan,[3] as the daughter of Emilio and Sherry Martino, who graduated from Edwardsburg High School.[4] She auditioned and got a pass on season two of American Idol, in 2003, at the Detroit auditions.[5][6]

Music career

Her music recording career started in 2005, with the studio album, My World, that was released on August 23, 2005, independently.[7][8][9][10][11] Her second studio album, Patiently Waiting, was independently released on November 7, 2009. She released Loud Love, on April 16, 2013, independently.[12][13][14] The extended play, Hallelujah Christmas, was released independently on December 1, 2013.[15]

Personal life

She married Kerry Ray Beasley of Elkhart, Indiana, in a September 13, 2008 ceremony, at Silver Beach located in St. Joseph, Michigan.[4][16] The couple now reside in Brentwood, Tennessee.[4][16]

Discography

Studio albums
EPs

References

  1. "Joanna Martino in Niles, MI". Intelius. Retrieved January 1, 2016.
  2. Joanna Beasley (JoBeasleyMusic) (April 15, 2015). "Tomorrow I turn 29. As I think about the last day of this "year" I want to make it count, and decide where I plan...". Twitter. Retrieved January 1, 2016.
  3. Joanna Beasley. "Joanna's Story". Joanna Beasley. Retrieved January 1, 2016.
  4. 1 2 3 Martino-Beasley families (July 27, 2008). "Joanna Martino and Kerry Beasley". The Elkhart Truth. Retrieved January 1, 2016.
  5. Henson, Kristy (June 1, 2005). "Idle Chat: Joanna Martino" (PDF). CCM Magazine. p. 11. Retrieved January 1, 2016.
  6. Davis, Kevin (May 6, 2013). "Joanna Beasley Artist Profile". New Release Today. Retrieved January 1, 2016.
  7. McDonald, Kate (May 1, 2005). "Joanna Martino: My World" (PDF). CCM Magazine. p. 18. Retrieved January 1, 2016.
  8. Banister, Christa (May 1, 2006). "Joanna Martino: My World (2006) review". Christianity Today. Archived from the original on September 7, 2009. Retrieved January 1, 2016.
  9. Saint, Ruth (May 2, 2006). "Review: My World - Joanna Martino". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved January 1, 2016.
  10. Nunnery, Laura (December 29, 2005). "Joanna Martino, "My World" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved January 1, 2016.
  11. Walker, Amanda. "Martino, Joanna - My World". The Phantom Tollbooth. Retrieved January 1, 2016.
  12. Davis, Kevin (June 8, 2013). "Uplifting Worship Experience". New Release Today. Retrieved January 1, 2016.
  13. Andre, Jonathan (May 21, 2013). "Reviews : Joanna Beasley - Loud Love". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved January 1, 2016.
  14. Bryant, Darryl. "Joanna Beasley: Loud Love". Worship Leader. p. 84. Retrieved January 1, 2016.
  15. Andre, Jonathan (December 7, 2013). "Reviews : Joanna Beasley - Hallelujah Christmas". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved January 1, 2016.
  16. 1 2 Berrien County (October 20, 2008). "Marriage Licenses". The Herald-Palladium. Retrieved January 1, 2016.

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