| Forever Jones | |
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| Genres | Christian, gospel |
| Labels | EMI Gospel |
| Website | http://foreverjones.emigospel.com/ |
| Members | |
| DeWitt Jones III Kim Jones D'Jeniele Jones DeWitt Jones IV Judah Jones Dominique Jones Mya Joy Grace Jones |
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Forever Jones (usually stylized as forever JONES) is a Christian gospel group formed by husband and wife DeWitt and Kim Jones and their five children.
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Husband and wife DeWitt and Kim Jones grew up in Washington and came from musical backgrounds in their families. They had been writing songs since the 90s. DeWitt enjoyed some success as a songwriter when singer Ron Kenoly recorded DeWitt's song "Use Me" for the 1994 album God Is Able. The song has since become a staple in many churches and has been covered several times, most notably by the Grammy-winning Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir.
DeWitt says that God gave him a "specific call" one time to start the group. Forever Jones was then formed with their five children: D'Jeniele, DeWitt, Judah, Dominique, and Mya Joy Grace. The Jones family's manager and friend was singer/producer Jeoffrey Benward. He then introduced them to writer/producer Tommy Sims, who agreed to produce their debut album. The album Get Ready was released on 2010 receiving favorable critics.[1]
In 2011, the band received three Dove Award nominations for New Artist of the Year, Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year, and Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year at the 42nd GMA Dove Awards.[2] They were also nominated for two Grammy Awards at the 53rd Grammy Awards: Best Contemporary R&B Gospel Album and Best Gospel Performance.[3]
The family currently lives in Shreveport, Louisiana where they minister at the Shreveport Community Church.
| Year | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | New Artist of the Year | Pending |
| Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year (Get Ready | Pending | |
| Contemporary Gospel Recorded Song of the Year ("He Wants It All") | Pending |
| Year | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Best Gospel Performance ("He Wants It All") | Nominated |
| Best Contemporary R&B Gospel Album (Get Ready | Nominated |