Deitrick Haddon facts for kids
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| Birth name | Deitrick Vaughn Haddon |
| Born | May 17, 1973 |
| Origin | Detroit, Michigan |
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| Years active | 1995–present |
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| Associated acts | Deitrick Haddon & Voices of Unity, Damita Haddon, Zaytoven |
Deitrick Vaughn Haddon (born May 17, 1973) is an American gospel singer, songwriter, and pastor. He is well-known for his modern and upbeat gospel music. He was also one of the people featured on the reality TV show Preachers of L.A. on the Oxygen channel.
Early Music Career
Deitrick Haddon started his solo music journey in 2002. His album, Lost & Found, was released by Tyscot and Verity Records. This album quickly became very popular. It reached the No. 1 spot on Billboard's Top Gospel Charts. A song from the album, "Sinner's Prayer", was played a lot on both gospel and mainstream R&B radio stations.
In 2004, he released another album called Crossroads. This album had a cool 1970s vibe. He even performed the song "God is Good" from the album on the TV show Soul Train. This was a big step for a gospel artist. It showed he was reaching many different music fans.
His album 7 Days came out in 2006. Most of this album was produced by famous R&B producers Tim & Bob. It had a more modern sound. However, it also included a traditional gospel song called "Heaven Knows". Deitrick and his brother Gerald also helped produce an album for veteran gospel singer Vanessa Bell Armstrong.
Deitrick Haddon and his group, Voices of Unity, won awards for their album Live the Life. They were named "New Artist of the Year" and won "Album of the Year" in the Urban Contemporary categories at the Gospel Music Workshop of America Excellence Awards.
On September 2, 2008, Deitrick Haddon released the album Revealed. This album featured the popular song "Love Him Like I Do". It included guest artists Mary Mary and Ruben Studdard.
Acting and TV Shows
Deitrick Haddon made his acting debut in 2010. He starred in a movie called Blessed and Cursed, which was released directly to DVD.
On January 25, 2012, he released his fifth album with Verity Records, titled Church on the Moon. This album was a big success. It debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Top Gospel chart. It also reached No. 65 on the overall Billboard 200 chart.
In 2013, Deitrick Haddon became part of a reality TV show. The show was called Preachers of L.A.. It followed the lives of six pastors in Los Angeles. The show started airing on October 9, 2013, on the Oxygen network.
In the summer of 2019, Deitrick Haddon also starred in a movie. He played the character Clarence Burnett in the film Sins of the Father. This movie was shown on TV One.
Music Albums
Deitrick Haddon has released many albums throughout his career. These include studio albums, live albums, and even movie soundtracks.
Some of his studio albums include:
- Come into This House (1995) with Voices of Unity
- Live the Life (1997) with Voices of Unity
- Lost And Found (2002)
- Crossroads (2004)
- 7 Days (2006)
- Revealed (2008)
- Church on the Moon (2011)
- R.E.D. (Restoring Everything Damaged) (2013)
- Masterpiece (2015)
- Greatest Gift (2018) with Zaytoven
- Time: Truth Is My Energy (2020)
- A Deitrick Haddon Christmas (2022)
- One Night in California (2024)
He has also released live albums like Nu Hymns: Sing a Nu Song (1998) and Together in Worship (2007). His music has also been featured on movie soundtracks, such as Blessed & Cursed (2010) and A Beautiful Soul (2012).
Popular Songs
Deitrick Haddon has released many popular songs that have charted on gospel and R&B charts. Some of his well-known singles include:
- "God Is Good" (2005)
- "Heaven Knows" (2007)
- "Love Him Like I Do" (2008), featuring Ruben Studdard and Mary Mary
- "Well Done" (2010)
- "Have Your Way" (2013)
- "Great God" (2014)
Personal Life
Deitrick Haddon was married to Damita Chandler in 1996. They were together for 15 years before they divorced in 2011. For a few years, they pastored a church in West Side Detroit that Deitrick's father started.
Deitrick is now married to Dominique Haddon (her maiden name was McTyer). They have two daughters named Destin and Denver, and one son named Deitrick II. Deitrick and Dominique are the founders and senior pastors of Hill City Church in Los Angeles.
