Charles Jenkins (American Gospel musician)

Charles Jenkins
Birth name Charles C. Jenkins
Born December 14, 1975
Chicago, Illinois
Genres gospel, traditional black gospel, urban contemporary gospel
Occupation(s) Singer, songwriter
Instruments vocals, singer-songwriter
Years active 2012–present
Labels Inspired People, EMI Gospel, Motown Gospel
Associated acts Fellowship Chicago, Clay Evans
Website charlesjenkins.com

Charles C. Jenkins II (born December 14, 1975) is an American gospel musician. He started his music career, in 2012, with the release of The Best of Both Worlds by Inspired People and EMI Gospel. This would be his Billboard magazine breakthrough release. His second album, Any Given Sunday, was released by Inspired People and Motown Gospel in 2015. The album again placed on the Billboard magazine charts.

Early life

Jenkins was born on December 14,[1] 1975,[2] in Chicago, Illinois as Charles C. Jenkins II.[3] He is a graduate of both Moody Bible Institute and Trinity Evangelical Divinity School.[3] After college, he became the pastor of Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church, where Clay Evans was the founder.[4]

Music career

His music career got started in 2012, with the release of The Best of Both Worlds by Inspired People and EMI Gospel on June 12, 2012.[5] This album was his breakthrough release upon the '"Billboard magazine charts at No. 41 on The Billboard 200 and at No. 1[6] on the Gospel Albums chart.[7] The album was rated four stars out of five by AllMusic,[5] and an eight out of ten from Cross Rhythms.[8] His subsequent album, Any Given Sunday, was released on March 17, 2015. The album charted on The Billboard 200 at No. 90,[6] and No. 1 on the Gospel Albums chart.[9]

Personal life

Jenkins is married to Dr. Tara Rawls Jenkins, and together they have three children, Princess, Paris, and Charles III.[3] He serves as a Ministry Partner at Vanderbloemen Search Group.

Discography

List of studio albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions[7]
US[6] US
Gos
The Best of Both Worlds 41 1
Any Given Sunday 90 1[9]

References

  1. ↑ Jenkins, Charles (December 13, 2012). "Whoever kicked off the Birthday Wishes early THX. I am super grateful, It's officially tomorrow December 14th.". Twitter. Retrieved March 30, 2015.
  2. ↑ Jenkins, Tara (December 14, 2014). "Only fellowshipchicago !!! Still Celebrating @charlesjenkins7 39th birthday!". Twitter. Retrieved March 30, 2015.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Charles Jenkins II. "About". Charles Jenkins II. Retrieved March 30, 2015.
  4. ↑ Leggett, Steve. "Charles Jenkins : Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved March 30, 2015.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 AllMusic. "Charles Jenkins : Discography". AllMusic. Retrieved March 30, 2015.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 http://www.billboard.com/biz/search/charts?f[0]=ts_chart_artistname%3ACharles%20Jenkins&f[1]=itm_field_chart_id%3A305&f[2]=ss_bb_type%3Achart_item&f[3]=ss_bb_type%3Achart_item&type=2&artist=Charles%20Jenkins&detail=1
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 Billboard. "Charles Jenkins : Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved March 30, 2015.
  8. ↑ Cross Rhythms. "Charles Jenkins Artist Profile". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved March 30, 2015.
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 http://www.billboard.com/biz/search/charts?f[0]=ts_chart_artistname%3ACharles%20Jenkins&f[1]=itm_field_chart_id%3A323&f[2]=ss_bb_type%3Achart_item&type=2&artist=Charles%20Jenkins&detail=1

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