Julia Nixon

Julia Nixon is a rhythm and blues singer.[1] In the mid-1980s, she began leading a musical group called Julia & Company. The band had two singles that charted on the UK Singles Chart. "Breakin' Down (Sugar Samba)" reached #15,[2] while "I'm So Happy" reached #56.[3] Her first solo album was released in 2007.[4] At the 2009 Wammies, Nixon won the Urban Contemporary Vocalist Award and her ensemble, Julia & Company, won the Urban Contemporary Duo/Group Award.[5]

References

  1. ^ George W. Stone (November 2007). "Project Julia". DC Magazine: 90. http://julianixon.com/resources/Project_Julia.pdf. Retrieved February 20, 2010. 
  2. ^ "Breakin' Down (Sugar Samba)". Chart Stats. http://www.chartstats.com/artistinfo.php?id=4054. Retrieved February 28, 2010. 
  3. ^ "I'm So Happy". Chart Stats. http://www.chartstats.com/artistinfo.php?id=4281. Retrieved February 28, 2010. 
  4. ^ Mike Joyce (November 16, 2007). "Julia Nixon "Keepin' on Track" Double Dawg". The Washington Post. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/11/15/AR2007111500727.html. Retrieved February 20, 2010. 
  5. ^ J. Freedom du Lac (February 16, 2009). "Live Last Night: The Wammies". The Washington Post. http://voices.washingtonpost.com/postrock/2009/02/live_last_night_washington_are.html. Retrieved February 20, 2010.