Jackie Hill Perry facts for kids

Jackie Hill Perry is an American poet, writer, and hip hop artist. She was born Jacquelyn Hill on June 21, 1989. She became well-known for her Christian spoken word performances. Jackie Hill Perry has also written for different Christian groups. She signed with the Humble Beast music label in January 2014. Her first album came out in November 2014. She married Preston Perry, who is also a spoken word artist, in March 2014. They have four children together.

About Jackie Hill Perry

Early Life and Faith Journey

Jackie Hill Perry was born in St. Louis, Missouri, on June 21, 1989. She grew up without her father at home. She attended church until she was ten years old. In October 2008, she decided to become a Christian. This was a very important moment in her life.

Career and Family Life

After becoming a Christian, Jackie Hill Perry started writing poetry. She performed her first spoken word piece at a P4CM poetry event in 2010. There, she met Preston Perry, who later became her husband. They got married in March 2014.

On January 7, 2014, the Humble Beast record label announced they had signed Jackie Hill Perry. She has appeared on other Christian hip hop songs. These include songs by Swoope and Beautiful Eulogy. Her first album, The Art of Joy, was released on November 4, 2014. Beautiful Eulogy helped produce this album.

Jackie Hill Perry is also part of the Legacy Movement ministry. In 2016, she was featured on a song called "Misconceptions 3" by Lecrae. Jackie Hill Perry and her husband are part of "Poets in Autumn." This is a group of Christian spoken word artists who tour around the world. They create poems and pieces about Christian faith. In 2019, Jackie Hill Perry and her husband started a podcast called "With the Perrys." On their podcast, they talk about relationships, faith, and parenting. On June 13, 2024, it was announced that Jackie Hill Perry signed with Reach Records. She also released a new song called "First Draft" at the same time.

Writing and Books

Jackie Hill Perry has written for several Christian organizations. She focuses on how Christian beliefs connect with different life topics. She wrote articles like "Love Letter to a Lesbian" for Desiring God. She also wrote "A Christian Response to the Same-Sex Marriage Ruling" for The Resurgence.

Jackie Hill Perry has also written several books. Her book, Gay Girl Good God, was published on September 3, 2018. She also wrote a Bible study guide for women and teen girls called "Jude: Contending for the Faith in Today's Culture." In 2021, she released her second book, Holier Than Thou: How God's Holiness Helps Us Trust Him. Her third book, Upon Waking, came out in 2023.

Music Albums and Songs

Studio Albums

• The Art of Joy (2014)
• Crescendo (2018)

EPs

• Practice (2024)

Singles

• First Draft (2024)
• Stay Low (Remix) (2024)
• The Power of the Cross (2020)
• Woman (2018)
• Far Away (2018)
• Lamentations (2018)