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Jaci Velasquez (born Jacquelyn Davette Velasquez on October 15, 1979) is an American Contemporary Christian and pop singer. Her first name is pronounced as “Jackie”.
Velasquez grew up attending church and her parents were singers. Her mother has Mexican ancestry; From both sides of her family, Velasquez also has Spanish, French, Jewish, Scottish, and Arabic ancestry.[1] When she was ten years old, her parents sold their Houston home and dedicated themselves to touring the United States with their Christian music. It was while on the road that she was discovered by a representative of Myrrh Records.
In 1995, Velasquez sang at an Alvin, Texas church (ESMIRNA) where she met Mauricio Ruiz, a local immigration consultant, as well as his wife, Flora Ruiz. They made a large contribution in support of Velasquez and her parents. This helped her and her family to travel the United States and launch her singing career.
Velasquez released her first CD album in 1996, and five of the songs on that CD became #1 hits, the album was later certified Platinum. She has since released six English-language albums, two of which were certified Gold. She has produced 16 #1 Christian radio hits and six other top 10 singles. She has won 7 Dove awards including New Artist of the Year and 2 Female Vocalist of the Year nods. In 1998, she signed to Sony Latin and was introduced to Rudy Perez, who produced her 1st Spanish language crossover album Llegar a Ti. After that, Velasquez was able to achieve the crossover appeal she desired, building a fan base among Hispanics as well as other Americans.
Velasquez grew up attending church and her parents were singers. Her mother has Mexican ancestry; From both sides of her family, Velasquez also has Spanish, French, Jewish, Scottish, and Arabic ancestry.[1] When she was ten years old, her parents sold their Houston home and dedicated themselves to touring the United States with their Christian music. It was while on the road that she was discovered by a representative of Myrrh Records.
In 1995, Velasquez sang at an Alvin, Texas church (ESMIRNA) where she met Mauricio Ruiz, a local immigration consultant, as well as his wife, Flora Ruiz. They made a large contribution in support of Velasquez and her parents. This helped her and her family to travel the United States and launch her singing career.
Velasquez released her first CD album in 1996, and five of the songs on that CD became #1 hits, the album was later certified Platinum. She has since released six English-language albums, two of which were certified Gold. She has produced 16 #1 Christian radio hits and six other top 10 singles. She has won 7 Dove awards including New Artist of the Year and 2 Female Vocalist of the Year nods. In 1998, she signed to Sony Latin and was introduced to Rudy Perez, who produced her 1st Spanish language crossover album Llegar a Ti. After that, Velasquez was able to achieve the crossover appeal she desired, building a fan base among Hispanics as well as other Americans.
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sokkakun wrote:
Main please! http://www.lastfm.es/music/Jaci+Velasquez/+images/71317888
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dorff_nk wrote:
Hallelujah released a new album Jaci :)
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Oopcident wrote:
2 newly uploaded pics: http://www.last.fm/music/Jaci+Velasquez/+images/72791016 http://www.last.fm/music/Jaci+Velasquez/+images/72791008
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Kalliopes_Muse wrote:
Make this the main picture please! http://www.last.fm/music/Jaci+Velasquez/+images/71696172
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A_Child_Of_God wrote:
Join Please: Satan Sucks!
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Meatractor wrote:
She looks hot, i would love to tap that ass
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dorff_nk wrote:
one of favorite singers. Best of album "Llegar A Ti"
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ChibiFan7 wrote:
she is very beautiful!
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iPowers wrote:
She looks like Karen from Will and Grace
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stevenisFADING wrote:
Beauty Has Grace is her best album. So fantastic.
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alex_carioca wrote:
Hi! Please VOTE DOWN/RED FOR THOSE PICS!!!! http://www.lastfm.com.br/music/Jaci+Velasquez/+images/4438243 http://www.lastfm.com.br/music/Jaci+Velasquez/+images/20712823
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alex_carioca wrote:
cambien la foto ... tiene mejores :D [porsupuesto]
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Rene_Felangi wrote:
cambien la foto ... tiene mejores :D
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alex_carioca wrote:
Puede ser, que tal vez / mañana el Sol no vuelva a aparecer / Puede ser , que quizas / Lo que yo fui no puedan olvidar / Pero yo no perderé la fé ni dejaré DE CREER EN TÍ *-*
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hectorgmontiel wrote:
I like her earlier albums, and Beauty Has Grace is incredible, perfect! But after that everything is horrible!
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Fhranck wrote:
*-* perfect
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SimoneBerlioz wrote:
como se cura una herida ,hermosa cancion
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Uroano wrote:
beautiful (voice too =P) Too bad for all the christian crap = /
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alex_carioca wrote:
Jaci *__* Increible, gracias a Dios por tu voz.
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kakuyaa wrote:
Beautiful voise..
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cbecrad wrote about Jaci Velasquez – Christmas in My Christmas Album Collection. December 2010
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