Joanna Beasley
Joanna Beasley | |
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Birth name | Joanna Gloria Martino |
Born |
Niles, Michigan | April 16, 1986
Origin | Brentwood, Tennessee |
Genres | Worship, CCM, pop rock |
Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
Instruments | vocals, singer-songwriter |
Years active | 2003–present |
Website |
joannabeasley |
Joanna Gloria Beasley (née, Martino; born April 16, 1986) is an American Christian pop musician and worship recording artist. She started her music career in 2003, by auditioning and getting a pass on American Idol during season two. She has released three studio albums; My World in 2005, Patiently Waiting in 2009, and Loud Love in 2013, and an extended play, Hallelujah Christmas, in 2013.
Early life and background
Beasley was born Joanna Gloria Martino,[1] on April 16, 1986,[2] in Niles, Michigan,[3] as the daughter of Emilio and Sherry Martino, who graduated from Edwardsburg High School.[4] She auditioned and got a pass on season two of American Idol, in 2003, at the Detroit auditions.[5][6]
Music career
Her music recording career started in 2005, with the studio album, My World, that was released on August 23, 2005, independently.[7][8][9][10][11] Her second studio album, Patiently Waiting, was independently released on November 7, 2009. She released Loud Love, on April 16, 2013, independently.[12][13][14] The extended play, Hallelujah Christmas, was released independently on December 1, 2013.[15]
Personal life
She married Kerry Ray Beasley of Elkhart, Indiana, in a September 13, 2008 ceremony, at Silver Beach located in St. Joseph, Michigan.[4][16] The couple now reside in Brentwood, Tennessee.[4][16]
Discography
- Studio albums
- My World (August 23, 2005)
- Patiently Waiting (November 7, 2009)
- Loud Love (April 16, 2013)
- EPs
- Hallelujah Christmas (December 1, 2013)
References
- ↑ "Joanna Martino in Niles, MI". Intelius. Retrieved January 1, 2016.
- ↑ Joanna Beasley (JoBeasleyMusic) (April 15, 2015). "Tomorrow I turn 29. As I think about the last day of this "year" I want to make it count, and decide where I plan...". Twitter. Retrieved January 1, 2016.
- ↑ Joanna Beasley. "Joanna's Story". Joanna Beasley. Retrieved January 1, 2016.
- 1 2 3 Martino-Beasley families (July 27, 2008). "Joanna Martino and Kerry Beasley". The Elkhart Truth. Retrieved January 1, 2016.
- ↑ Henson, Kristy (June 1, 2005). "Idle Chat: Joanna Martino" (PDF). CCM Magazine. p. 11. Retrieved January 1, 2016.
- ↑ Davis, Kevin (May 6, 2013). "Joanna Beasley Artist Profile". New Release Today. Retrieved January 1, 2016.
- ↑ McDonald, Kate (May 1, 2005). "Joanna Martino: My World" (PDF). CCM Magazine. p. 18. Retrieved January 1, 2016.
- ↑ Banister, Christa (May 1, 2006). "Joanna Martino: My World (2006) review". Christianity Today. Archived from the original on September 7, 2009. Retrieved January 1, 2016.
- ↑ Saint, Ruth (May 2, 2006). "Review: My World - Joanna Martino". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved January 1, 2016.
- ↑ Nunnery, Laura (December 29, 2005). "Joanna Martino, "My World" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved January 1, 2016.
- ↑ Walker, Amanda. "Martino, Joanna - My World". The Phantom Tollbooth. Retrieved January 1, 2016.
- ↑ Davis, Kevin (June 8, 2013). "Uplifting Worship Experience". New Release Today. Retrieved January 1, 2016.
- ↑ Andre, Jonathan (May 21, 2013). "Reviews : Joanna Beasley - Loud Love". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved January 1, 2016.
- ↑ Bryant, Darryl. "Joanna Beasley: Loud Love". Worship Leader. p. 84. Retrieved January 1, 2016.
- ↑ Andre, Jonathan (December 7, 2013). "Reviews : Joanna Beasley - Hallelujah Christmas". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved January 1, 2016.
- 1 2 Berrien County (October 20, 2008). "Marriage Licenses". The Herald-Palladium. Retrieved January 1, 2016.