Melinda Watts

Melinda Watts
Birth name Melinda Frances Watts
Born (1978-07-20) July 20, 1978
Bridgeton, New Jersey
Origin Sacramento, California
Genres urban contemporary gospel
Occupation(s) Singer, songwriter
Instruments 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]

Personal life

She is married to William Watts, and they have two children, residing in Sacramento, California,[5] where she founded and operates the Glam Camp for Girls.[13]

Discography

Studio albums

List of studio albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions
US
Gos[11]		 US
Heat[12]
People Get Ready 17 29

References

  1. ↑ 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. Retrieved January 6, 2015. Work ID No. 496824014 IPI No. 346830062 (PICKETT MELINDA FRANCES)
  2. ↑ Melinda Watts (melindawatts) (July 20, 2010). "Thx so much!! My Bday is starting out great!". Twitter. Retrieved January 1, 2016.
  3. ↑ 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.
  4. ↑ Intelius. "Melindia F Pickett in Bridgeton, NJ". Intelius. Retrieved January 6, 2016.
  5. 1 2 3 CD Baby. "Melinda Pickett". CD Baby. Retrieved January 6, 2016.
  6. ↑ Evans Price, Deborah. "Melinda Watts: People Get Ready". Billboard. p. 29. Retrieved January 6, 2016.
  7. ↑ Jones, Kevin (August 25, 2009). "Melinda Watts People Get Ready". Exclaim!. Retrieved January 6, 2016.
  8. ↑ Cummings, Tony (August 11, 2011). "Review: People Get Ready - Melinda Watts". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved January 6, 2016.
  9. ↑ Bonner, Gerard (June 28, 2009). "Melinda Watts (People Get Ready)". Gospelflava. Retrieved January 6, 2016.
  10. ↑ Greer, Andrew (September 29, 2009). "Dream Becomes Reality on Melinda Watts' People Get Ready". CM Central. Retrieved January 6, 2016.
  11. 1 2 "Melinda Watts - Chart History : Gospel Albums". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved January 6, 2016.
  12. 1 2 "Melinda Watts - Chart History : Heatseekers Albums". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved January 6, 2016.
  13. ↑ Staff. "Melinda Watts". The Gospel Choice Awards. Retrieved January 6, 2016.

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