This Anointed Psalmist, Classically trained vocalist, and Season 6 American Idol contestant started singing in the Youth for Christ Choir when she was just 7 years old under the directorship of late, Mrs. Mildred Whately. Diana stayed committed to the work of God and
continued singing in that choir for at least 10 years. In middle school and high school her musical gift was nurtured by Mrs. Lydia Williams, who is an educator in the Atlanta Public School System.
She's studied collegiate voice with Dr. Robert Adams and Lori Ann Christian and sung with the Philharmonic Society of Clark Atlanta University and West Georgia University Chorus. To name a few, Diana has performed with the Atlanta Lyric Theater, Americolor Opera Company, Carol Mitchell-Leon. Recently, she performed at the "Sweet Auburn Fest", sung at LaShun Pace CD Release and on the Reggie Gay Television Show and the Hosea Feed the Hungry & Homeless Christmas event.
Look out for the Spring 2012 Release of "Project Take It Back!"
This week on the "Your'll Soul Music Hour" our spotlight artist is the one and only Jessica Rogers we invite you tune listen to the interview with DJ Worship More, December 7, 2011 at 8:00 PM. Jessica will be discussing what it is to have Jesus as a friend, her new single entitled, "What a Friend" and more......Endowed with a singing ability that glorifies God in the highest, “Jessica” is about to take the gospel world by storm!
In 2008, God released Jessica to give rise to her very first concert “Introducing Jessica” where she debuted her hit single, “Send Me”, written and produced by her husband Larry E. Rogers, Jr., of No Slippin’ Productions (N.S.P.). This dynamic duo has been dedicated to completing the entire CD, scheduled to be released in the Fall of 2011.
A native of Brunswick GA, Jessica grew up with a passion for music and an immense love for God burning in her heart; both of which are displayed with every note she sings. From her start in a church choir until now, Jessica’s gift of song has not gone unnoticed. During her youth, Jessica sang with the high school choir and participated in musical theater. She won the All State Choral Competition for three consecutive years. Her talents have been honed and perfected under the watchful eye of several directors, which include but are not limited to, Dr. Samuel Shingles, director of the renowned Edward Waters College Choir of Jacksonville FL where Jessica received her post-secondary education.
Jessica was the winner of the Outstanding Soloist Choral Award at the All American Music Festival (Orlando FL) and the winner of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Lambda Chapter Talent Hunt (Brunswick GA). She has had the unique honor and pleasure of singing with the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra and performing backup vocals for some of the most notable and distinguished voices in music: Ray Charles, Stephanie Mills, Isaac Hayes, Dionne Warwick, and gospel artist Douglas Miller.
Jessica credits her success to God, the unconditional love and support of her family and friends, and the prolific teachings of Pastor Mark Baker, founder of Greater Works Than These Ministries (Brunswick GA) where her scriptural knowledge and faith are continually increased as she strives toward the next level in her ministry gift.
“My prayer and desire is that my music will touch everyone that God allows to hear it. The music is not just for one race, age, gender, denomination, or culture, but for all backgrounds.” - Jessica
Jessica’s core focus for life is God and the gift of ministry through song that He has entrusted to her. Her aim is to uplift, encourage, and strengthen through the word of God. She stands on and exemplifies the scripture, “But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.” (Isaiah 40:31)
And mount up, she shall! With her faith and her family and peers backing her, Jessica is fully convinced that in due season the will of God for her life will catapult her into her destiny and that she will reap if she faints not!
Fondrea Lewis, moved as instructed when God spoke to her one early March morning, to go forward and record music. In response to this word, shortly over a year later Fondrea , released her new album entitled “I Believe God.” This is her first solo project, but singing God’s praises is what the powerful vocalist has been called to do from the very beginning.
From singing her first solo at the precious age of three years old to taking the lead part in the church adult choir singing, “I’ve already been to the water” at the age of six. Fondrea was being groomed by the Master. Over the years Fondrea Lewis amplified her gift during her years in high school gaining invaluable experience as a Gospel Chorus Directress and jazz band vocalist. As God had given her purpose, she continually groomed a choir of sixty strong enabling them to march out of the McDonald Gospel Fest in 2004 and 2005 as victors.
Presently serving as a minster of the Gospel and solo artist she is equipped to deliver music and ministry in a way that will be a blessing. “Sweeter”, the new single from Fondrea Lewis will have many across various Christian genres pressing lock and repeat. The music video is “Sweet”, to put it short, it will leave you humming and taping your hip to this song that is very personable.
“I believe God” by Fondrea Lewis can be purchased for digital download at the following outlets, iTunes, CD Baby, and Amazon.com.
