Benita Washington
Benita Jones | |
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| Birth name | Benita Jones |
| Born | April 23, 1976 Selma, Alabama |
| Origin | Nashville, Tennessee |
| Genres | gospel, christian, urban contemporary gospel |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, worship leader, worship pastor |
| Instrument(s) | vocals, singer, songwriter |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Labels | Light, ReddApple Seed Entertainment, Shanachie, Integrity, Tyscot |
| Website | benitajones |
Benita Jones (formally known as Benita Jones Washington) (born April 23, 1976) is an American gospel musician, recording artist, singer, songwriter, and worship leader. She (B. Washington) started her music career, in 2004, with the release of Hold On by Light Records. This album was her breakthrough on the Billboard magazine charts, debuting at number 6 on the Gospel Albums chart. Since her debut album in 2004, Jones has released four more projects to date.
Her current album "The Entreating" is a body a work full of original praise and worship songs co-written and co-produced by Jones.
Jones currently resides in Atlanta, GA where she is serving as worship pastor at her local church.
Early life
[edit]Jones was born on April 23,[1] 1976,[2] in Selma, Alabama,[3] as Benita Jones.[4] She went to the University of Alabama, in Tuscaloosa, AL, where she studied Voice Performance.[5] She won the Gospel Dream contest in Atlanta, Georgia in July 2003 which propelled her individual musical career.[6]
Music career
[edit]Her music career started in 2004, with the release of Hold On, by Light Records on July 13, 2004.[7][8] Her career debut single "Thank You" would be her breakthrough release. Garnering her Billboard magazine placement on the Gospel Albums at No. 6 and at the No. 35 position on the Independent Albums chart.[9] She was also nominated for the Soul Train Lady Of Soul award in the Best Gospel Album category. As a background vocalist for CeCe Winans, Donnie McClurkin and Juanita Bynum, she broke through as a featured artist on a national CeCe Winans tour.
She released her subsequent album, Renaissance-Live in Nashville, with ReddApple Seed Entertainment on February 13, 2007.[7][10] The album would chart on the Gospel Albums chart at No. 17.[9] Her third album, The Word Remains, was released by Shanachie Records on June 29, 2010.[11]
Partnered with Integrity Music and Tyscot Records, Benita released her fifth project, "The Entreating" July 10, 2020.
Benita served as Worship Leader and Overseer of Worship at Mount Zion Baptist Church Nashville, TN for 15 years.
Personal life
[edit]Jones married Delvin Washington in 2001 and later divorced in 2017. They have two children together.[6]
Discography
[edit]Albums
[edit]| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions[9] | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US Gos |
US Indie | ||
| Hold On |
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6 | 35 |
| Renaissance (Live in Nashville) |
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17 | – |
| The Word Remains |
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– | – |
| The Evolution-EP |
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| The Entreating (Live) |
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Chart position
[edit]2020 "Good God"
#7 Billboard Gospel Digital Songs #30 Billboard Gospel Airplay #29 Mediabase Gospel Airplay
2004 "Thank You" (Light Records)
#3 Hot Gospel Songs
ALBUMS AS BENITA JONES 2018 "The Evolution" (B Sides)
#3 Billboard Gospel Album Sales
ALBUMS AS BENITA WASHINGTON 2007 "Renaissance" (ReddApple Seed)
#17 Top Gospel Albums
2004 "Hold On" (Light Records)
#6 Top Gospel Albums #1 Heat Seekers- Mountain
References
[edit]- ^ Washington, Benita (April 23, 2014). "Happy birthday to me!!! #evolve – I achieved the Birthday Treat trophy with my Nike+ FuelBand. #nikeplus". Twitter. Retrieved March 26, 2015.
- ^ Intelius. "Benita Washington in Nashville, TN". Intelius. Retrieved March 26, 2015.
- ^ Washington, Benita (January 9, 2015). "I Remember. I Am. #SELMA". Benita Washington. Archived from the original on May 20, 2019. Retrieved March 26, 2015.
- ^ American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. "Cast Your Cares Work ID No. 334293091". American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Archived from the original on March 6, 2013. Retrieved March 26, 2015. Work ID No. 334293091
- ^ Washington, Benita (January 14, 2015). "...the Evolution of THIS Worship Leader: Finding My Voice". Benita Washington. Archived from the original on May 20, 2019. Retrieved March 26, 2015.
- ^ a b Staff (May 2, 2009). "Interview: Benita Washington". Da Gospel Truth. Retrieved March 26, 2015.
- ^ a b Billboard. "Benita Washington : Discography". AllMusic. Retrieved March 26, 2015.
- ^ AllMusic (July 13, 2004). "Hold On – Benita Washington". AllMusic. Retrieved March 26, 2015.
{{cite web}}:|author=has generic name (help) - ^ a b c Billboard. "Benita Washington : Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved March 26, 2015.
- ^ AllMusic (February 13, 2007). "Renaissance – Benita Washington". AllMusic. Retrieved March 26, 2015.
{{cite web}}:|author=has generic name (help) - ^ Benita Washington (June 29, 2010). "The Word Remains: Benita Washington". Shanachie Records. Retrieved March 26, 2015.