Forever Jones
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Forever Jones is a Christian
gospel
group formed by husband and wife DeWitt and Kim Jones and their five children.
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.
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
. They were also nominated for two Grammy Awards at the 53rd Grammy Awards
: Best Contemporary R&B Gospel Album and Best Gospel Performance.
The family currently lives in Shreveport
, Louisiana
where they minister at the Shreveport Community Church.
Grammy Award
s
Christian music
Christian music is music that has been written to express either personal or a communal belief regarding Christian life and faith. Common themes of Christian music include praise, worship, penitence, and lament, and its forms vary widely across the world....
gospel
Gospel music
Gospel music is music that is written to express either personal, spiritual or a communal belief regarding Christian life, as well as to give a Christian alternative to mainstream secular music....
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 KenolyRon Kenoly
Ron Kenoly is an American Christian worship leader, singer, and songwriter whose expressed mission is "to create an environment for the manifest presence of God". His musical style is one of jubilant praise and individual excellence on musical instruments...
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
Jeoffrey Benward
Jeoffrey Benward is an American well-known Contemporary Christian Music singer and songwriter. He has been involved in the Christian music business since the 1970s, but achieved significant fame when he formed a duo with his son, Aaron, called Aaron Jeoffrey in 1995.-Life and career:Benward was...
. He then introduced them to writer/producer Tommy Sims
Tommy Sims
Tommy Sims is a renowned bassist, songwriter, record producer and bandleader.-Music career:From 1987 to 1989 he was the bassist of the popular Christian rock band White Heart which he left to become a studio musician and producer. During 1992-1993, he played bass on the Bruce Springsteen and the...
, who agreed to produce their debut album. The album Get Ready was released on 2010 receiving favorable critics.
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
42nd GMA Dove Awards
The 42nd Annual GMA Dove Awards were held on April 20, 2011 at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta, Georgia. The show will be broadcast on gmc on April 24, 2011. It will be hosted by Sherri Shepherd from The Newlywed Game....
. They were also nominated for two Grammy Awards at the 53rd Grammy Awards
53rd Grammy Awards
The 53rd annual Grammy Awards were held on February 13, 2011, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. They were broadcast on CBS with a rating of 26.6 million viewers. Barbra Streisand was honored as the MusiCares Person of the Year two nights prior to the telecast on February 11. Nominations were...
: Best Contemporary R&B Gospel Album and Best Gospel Performance.
The family currently lives in Shreveport
Shreveport, Louisiana
Shreveport is the third largest city in Louisiana. It is the principal city of the fourth largest metropolitan area in the state of Louisiana and is the 109th-largest city in the United States....
, Louisiana
Louisiana
Louisiana is a state located in the southern region of the United States of America. Its capital is Baton Rouge and largest city is New Orleans. Louisiana is the only state in the U.S. with political subdivisions termed parishes, which are local governments equivalent to counties...
where they minister at the Shreveport Community Church.
Band members
- DeWitt Jones
- Kim Jones
- D'Jeniele Jones
- DeWitt Jones IV
- Judah Jones
- Dominique Jones
- Mya Joy Grace Jones
Awards
GMA Dove Awards| Year | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | New Artist of the Year | Pending |
| Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year (Get Ready | Pending | |
| Contemporary Gospel Recorded Song of the Year ("He Wants It All") | Pending | |
Grammy Award
Grammy Award
A Grammy Award — or Grammy — is an accolade by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences of the United States to recognize outstanding achievement in the music industry...
s
| Year | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Best Gospel Performance ("He Wants It All") | |
| Best Contemporary R&B Gospel Album (Get Ready | ||