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Encyclopedia > Jaci Velasquez
Jaci Velasquez

Background information
Birth name Jacquelyn Davette Velasquez
Born October 15, 1979
Origin Houston, TX, USA
Genre(s) Contemporary Christian/Pop/Latin/Gospel/Pop/Rock/Indie Pop
Years active 1996-present
Label(s) Word Records
Website JaciVelasquez.com

Jaci Velasquez (born Jacquelyn Davette Velasquez on October 15, 1979) is an American Contemporary Christian and pop singer. Her first name is pronounced as "Jackie". Image File history File links JaciVBeauty. ... October 15 is the 288th day of the year (289th in leap years). ... This page refers to the year 1979. ... Houston redirects here. ... Official language(s) See: Languages of Texas Capital Austin Largest city Houston Area  Ranked 2nd  - Total 268,581 sq mi (695,622 km²)  - Width 773 miles (1,244 km)  - Length 790 miles (1,270 km)  - % water 2. ... A music genre is a category (or genre) of pieces of music that share a certain style or basic musical language (van der Merwe 1989, p. ... The current version of the article or section reads like a sermon. ... For popular music (music produced commercially rather than art or folk music), see Popular music. ... Latin American music, sometimes simply called Latin music, includes the music of many countries and comes in many varieties, from the simple, rural conjunto music of northern Mexico to the sophisticated habanera of Cuba, from the symphonies of Heitor Villa-Lobos to the simple and moving Andean flute. ... Gospel music may refer either to the religious music that first came out of African-American churches in the 1930s or, more loosely, to both black gospel music and to the religious music composed and sung by white southern Christian artists. ... AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARGH ... Indie rock is a subgenre of rock music often used to refer to bands that are on small independent record labels or that arent on labels at all. ... 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Word Records is a giant in Christian Music. ... October 15 is the 288th day of the year (289th in leap years). ... This page refers to the year 1979. ... The current version of the article or section reads like a sermon. ... For popular music (music produced commercially rather than art or folk music), see Popular music. ... Ercole de Roberti: Concert, c. ...


Velasquez grew up attending church and her parents were singers. She is of Mexican, Spanish, French, Scottish, and Arabic ancestry.[1] When she was ten years old, her parents sold their Houston home and dedicated themselves to touring the United States with their Christian music. It was while on the road that she was discovered by a representative of Myrrh Records. Motto: (Latin for No one provokes me with impunity)1 Anthem: Multiple unofficial anthems Capital Edinburgh Largest city Glasgow Official language(s) English, Gaelic, Scots2 Government Constitutional monarchy  - Queen of the UK Queen Elizabeth II  - Prime Minister of the UK Tony Blair MP  - First Minister Jack McConnell MSP Unification    - by... The Arabs (Arabic: عرب) are an ethnic group who are predominantly speakers of the Arabic language, mainly found throughout the Middle East and North Africa. ... Nickname: Space City Location in the state of Texas Coordinates: Counties Harris County Fort Bend County Montgomery County Mayor Bill White Area    - City 1,558 km²  (601. ... Christianity is a monotheistic[1] religion centered on Jesus of Nazareth, and on his life and teachings as presented in the New Testament. ... Myrrh Records, founded in 1972 by Billy Ray Hearn as a division of Word Records, was one of the United States most successful Christian record labels. ...


In 1995, Velasquez sang at an Alvin, Texas church (ESMIRNA) where she met Mauricio Ruiz, a local immigration consultant, as well as his wife, Flora Ruiz. They made a large contribution in support of Velasquez and her parents. This helped her and her family to travel the United States and launch her singing career. 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Alvin is a city located in Brazoria County, Texas within the Houston–Sugar Land–Baytown Metropolitan Area. ...


Velasquez released her first CD album in 1996, and five of the songs on that CD became #1 hits, the album was later certified Platinum. She has since released six English-language albums, two of which were certified Gold. She has produced 16 #1 Christian radio hits and six other top 10 singles. She has won 7 Dove awards including New Artist of the Year and 2 Female Vocalist of the Year nods. In 1998, she signed to Sony Latin and was introduced to Rudy Perez, who produced her 1st Spanish language crossover album Llegar a Ti. After that, Velasquez was able to achieve the crossover appeal she desired, building a fan base among Hispanics as well as other Americans. Her Latin music success includes 4 Spanish language releases, 3 #1 Latin Billboard Singles, 2 Platinum albums, a Premio Lo Nuestro Award for New Artist of the Year and 2 Billboard Latin Music Awards. Velasquez was given a chance in 2002 to act in her first Hollywood movie, Chasing Papi. As well as Velasquez, this movie featured Sofia Vergara, Puerto Rico's Roselyn Sanchez and Mexico's Eduardo Verastegui, as well as Nicole Scherzinger in a cameo role; it was released nationwide in the United States in April 2003. The movie reached as high as #11 at the box office and grossed $6 million in total. Velasquez has appeared in over 50 magazines--including the December 2003 issue of Right On!, wherein editor Cynthia Horner calls her a true role model to teens--and has sang for President George W. Bush multiple times. 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ... 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year of the Ocean. ... Rudy Pérez is an American songwriter and producer. ... For album titles with the same name, see 2002 (album). ... ... This page is a candidate for speedy deletion. ... Sofía Margarita Vergara (born July 10, 1972) is a native of Barranquilla, Colombia. ... Roselyn Sanchez (born April 2, 1973 in San Juan, Puerto Rico) is a model and film/television actress. ... Eduardo Verastegui Eduardo Verastegui (born May 21, 1974 in Ciudad Mante, Tamaulipas, México) is a Mexican actor. ... Nicole Elikolani Prescovia Scherzinger (born June 29, 1978), also known as Nicole Kea, is an American singer-songwriter and dancer best known for her work as the lead vocalist for The Pussycat Dolls. ... 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Right On is an American teen magazine. ... Cynthia Horner is a renowned writer and magazine editor. ... George Walker Bush (born July 6, 1946) is an American businessman and politician, was elected in 2000 as the 43rd President of the United States of America, re-elected in 2004, and is currently serving his second term in that office. ...


On August 16, 2003, Velasquez married Darren Potuck, a member of the band AutoVaughn, and native of Goshen, Indiana. They were divorced nearly two years later, amongst rumors of infidelity. Although she did not comment on the cause of the divorce, she did ask that listeners pray for her emotional well being due to her being bi-polar. August 16 is the 228th day of the year (229th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Official language(s) English Capital Indianapolis Largest city Indianapolis Area  Ranked 38th  - Total 36,418 sq mi (94,321 km²)  - Width 140 miles (225 km)  - Length 270 miles (435 km)  - % water 1. ...

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Discography

Heavenly Place is a 1996 album by Jaci Velasquez. ... Jaci Velasquez is an album by Contemporary Christian singer Jaci Velasquez, released in 1998. ... Llegar a Ti is Christian artist Jaci Velasquezs first Spanish album and debuted in 2000. ... Crystal Clear is a single from the Fiery Furnaces album Gallowsbirds Bark released by Rough Trade Records on September 01, 2003. ... Unspoken is Christian artist Jaci Velasquezs third English album. ... Mi Historia Musical is a 2004 album by Jaci Velasquez. ... Beauty has Grace is Christian artist Jaci Velasquezs fifth studio album. ...

Filmography

  • Chasing Papi (2003)
  • Doc (on PAX) (2004)
  • The Three Wise Men (2005)

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Literature

  • Heavenly Place (1996)(10,800 Units sold nation wide)

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