Shelly E. Johnson

Shelly E. Johnson
Born (1985-05-01) May 1, 1985 (age 39)
Marietta, Georgia
OriginWoodstock, Georgia
GenresWorship, Christian pop
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter, worship leader
Instrumentvocals
Years active2007–present
LabelsMaranatha!, LifeWay
Websiteshellyejohnson.com

Shelly E. Johnson (born May 1, 1985) is an American Christian musician and worship leader, who primarily plays a Christian pop style of worship music. She has released an extended play, Power of the Cross, and, a studio album, Your Kingdom Come.

Early and personal life

Shelly E. Johnson was born on May 1,[1] 1985,[2] in Marietta, Georgia, where she was raised,[3] before going on to college at Belmont University, graduating with her baccalaureate in Commercial Music.[4] Her father died of cancer, when she was 14, in 1999. She married Jack Johnson, on May 28, 2005, and they reside in Woodstock, Georgia, with their daughter.[5][6]

Music career

Johnson's music career started in 2007, after she graduated from college.[4] Her first extended play, Power of the Cross, was released on August 14, 2012, by Maranatha! Music.[7]<[8][9][10][11] She released, Your Kingdom Come, a studio album, on September 23, 2014, with LifeWay Worship.[12] The second extended play, Measureless, is releasing on January 22, 2016, from LifeWay Worship.[13][14][15]

Discography

Studio albums
  • Your Kingdom Come (September 23, 2014, LifeWay)
  • Christmas Is Beautiful (October 20, 2018)
EPs
  • Power of the Cross (August 14, 2012, Maranatha!)
  • Measureless (January 22, 2016, LifeWay)

References

  1. ^ Shelly E. Johnson (shellyejohnson) (April 30, 2013). "9 yrs ago today @jackhjohnson took me to a birthday-eve dinner & asked me to marry him. My answer secured my fate as HAPPIEST girl ever". Twitter. Retrieved January 12, 2015.
  2. ^ Shelly E. Johnson (shellyejohnson) (May 1, 2011). "Thank you all for the sweet bday wishes. I feel loved :) Stepping into the 2nd quarter of my life. First 25 years down. Year 26 here I come!". Twitter. Retrieved January 12, 2015.
  3. ^ Johnson, Shelly E. "About/Bio". Shelly E. Johnson. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved January 12, 2016.
  4. ^ a b Johnson, Shelly E. "About/Bio". Shelly E. Johnson. Archived from the original on February 5, 2016. Retrieved January 12, 2016.
  5. ^ Shelly E. Johnson (shellyejohnson) (May 28, 2014). "Happy Anniversary @jackhjohnson ! May 28, 2005 marked the beginning of JOY". Twitter. Retrieved January 12, 2015.
  6. ^ Yap, Timothy (September 24, 2014). "An Exclusive Hallels Interview: Shelly E. Johnson Hopes to Spark Courage with Her New Album "Your Kingdom Come"". Hallels. Retrieved January 12, 2016.
  7. ^ Furbeck, Amanda. Armstrong, Jeremy (ed.). "Shelly E. Johnson: Power of the Cross". Worship Leader. Vol. July/August 2012. San Juan Capistrano, California: Chuck Fromm, PhD (Worship Leader Partnership). p. 72. ISSN 1066-1247. Retrieved March 2, 2016.
  8. ^ Teresa, Dawn (September 25, 2012). "Worship Artist to Watch". New Release Today. Archived from the original on October 24, 2012. Retrieved January 12, 2016.
  9. ^ Curry, Stephen (November 8, 2012). "Review: Power of the Cross – Shelly E Johnson". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved January 12, 2015.
  10. ^ Andre, Jonathan (August 21, 2012). "Review : Shelly E. Johnson – Power of the Cross". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved January 12, 2016.
  11. ^ Yap, Timothy (July 17, 2012). "Shelly E. Johnson 'Power of the Cross' Album Review". Breathecast. Retrieved January 12, 2016.
  12. ^ Andre, Joshua (September 17, 2014). "Music Reviews: Shelly E. Johnson – Your Kingdom Come". 365 Days of Inspiring Media. Retrieved January 12, 2015.
  13. ^ Conner, Matt (February 25, 2016). "Shelly E. Johnson – 'Measureless EP' album review". CCM Magazine. Retrieved March 1, 2016.
  14. ^ Clarks, Jessie (January 11, 2016). "Worship Leader Shelly E. Johnson Releases New Single". The Christian Beat. Retrieved January 12, 2016.
  15. ^ Andre, Joshua (January 22, 2016). "Music Reviews: Shelly E. Johnson – Measureless EP". 365 Days of Inspiring Media. Retrieved January 22, 2015.