Forever Jones
| Forever Jones | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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.
Band history
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.
Judah Jones is currently a wide receiver and running back for Bill Snyder's Kansas State Wildcats, and listed as a redshirt freshman in 2014. In his first game on August 30, 2014, he recorded 2 rushes for 24 yards and one punt return for 26 yards.
Band members
- Dewitt Jones III
- Kim Jones
- D'Jeniele Jones
- Dewitt Jones IV
- Judah Jones
- Dominique Jones
- Mya Joy Grace Jones
Discography
- Get Ready (2010)
- Musical Revival (2012)
Awards
| Year | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | New Artist of the Year | Nominated |
| Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year (Get Ready) | Nominated | |
| Contemporary Gospel Recorded Song of the Year ("He Wants It All") | Nominated | |
| Year | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Best Gospel Performance ("He Wants It All") | Nominated |
| Best Contemporary R&B Gospel Album (Get Ready) | Nominated | |
References
- ↑ Get Ready - forever Jones on AllMusic; Ruhlmann, John
- ↑ 42nd Annual GMA Dove Award Nominees Archived July 10, 2011, at the Wayback Machine. on DoveAwards.com
- ↑ Grammy Awards
- ↑ "Dove Awards History Artist: Casting Crowns". Gospel Music Association. Archived from the original on 2011-03-23. Retrieved 2009-11-16.
- ↑ "Grammy Award Winners". The Recording Academy. Archived from the original on 2009-10-02. Retrieved 2009-11-16.