Forever Jones
foreverJONES | |
|---|---|
| Genres | Christian,gospel |
| Labels | EMI Gospel |
| Members | Dewitt Jones III Kim Jones D'Jeniele' Hooten DeWitt Jones IV Judah Jones Dominique Jones Mya Joy Grace Jones |
| Website | http://foreverjones.emigospel.com/ |
Forever Jones(usually stylized asforever JONES) is aChristiangospelgroup formed by husband and wife Dewitt and Kim Jones and their five children.
Band history
[edit]Husband and wife Dewitt and Kim Jones grew up inWashingtonand came from musical backgrounds in their families. They had been writing songs since the 90s. Dewitt enjoyed some success as a songwriter when singerRon Kenolyrecorded Dewitt's song "Use Me" for the 1994 albumGod Is Able.The song has since become a staple in many churches and has been covered several times, most notably by theGrammy-winningBrooklyn 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/producerJeoffrey Benward.He then introduced them to writer/producerTommy Sims,who agreed to produce their debut album. The albumGet Readywas released on 2010 receiving favorable critics.[1]
In 2011, the band received threeDove Awardnominations for New Artist of the Year, Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year, and Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year at the42nd GMA Dove Awards.[2]They were also nominated for twoGrammy Awardsat the53rd Grammy Awards:Best Contemporary R&B Gospel Album and Best Gospel Performance.[3]
Dewitt and Kim Jones pastor together at King's Chapel Dallas, an extension of King's Cathedral and Chapels based in Kahului, Hawaii.[4]
Judah Jones was a wide receiver and running back for Bill Snyder's Kansas State Wildcats, and was 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
[edit]- Dewitt Jones III
- Kim Jones
- D'Jeniele' Hooten
- Dewitt Jones IV
- Judah Jones
- Dominique Jones
- Mya Joy Grace Jones
Discography
[edit]- Get Ready(2010)
- Musical Revival(2012)
- Prayer Tools, Vol. 1(2014)
Awards
[edit]| 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
[edit]- ^Get Ready - forever JonesonAllMusic;Ruhlmann, John
- ^42nd Annual GMA Dove Award NomineesArchivedJuly 10, 2011, at theWayback Machineon DoveAwards.com
- ^Grammy Awards
- ^"ABOUT US | Who We Are".King's Chapel Dallas.
- ^"Dove Awards History Artist: Casting Crowns".Gospel Music Association. Archived fromthe originalon 2011-03-23.Retrieved2009-11-16.
- ^"Grammy Award Winners".The Recording Academy. Archived fromthe originalon 2009-10-02.Retrieved2009-11-16.
