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Jimmy Hicks
Genres Gospel, traditional black gospel
Occupation(s) Singer, songwriter
Instruments Vocals, singer-songwriter
Years active 2001–present
Labels Amen, Worldwide
Associated acts The Voices of Integrity

Jimmy Hicks is an American singer who performs gospel music. Gospel music is a type of music that shares religious messages. He began his music journey in 2001. His first album, Turn It Around, became very popular. It even appeared on the Billboard Gospel Albums chart. This chart lists the most popular gospel albums.

His next album, Crossroads, came out in 2003. However, this album did not make it onto the music charts. In 2006, he released Born Blessed, which also became a hit on the gospel charts. He released another album, The Jimmy Hicks Project, in 2007. Jimmy Hicks was also nominated for a Stellar Award. This award celebrates excellence in gospel music.

Jimmy Hicks' Music Journey

Jimmy Hicks started his professional music career in 2001. His first album was called Turn It Around. It was released by Amen Records. This album was a big success for him. It reached number 11 on the Billboard Gospel Albums chart. This showed that many people were listening to his music.

Albums and Chart Success

After his first album, Jimmy Hicks released Crossroads on February 25, 2003. This album was released by Worldwide Gospel Records. However, Crossroads did not appear on any music charts.

He then released his third album, Born Blessed, on January 10, 2006. This album was also released by Worldwide Gospel. Born Blessed was more successful. It reached number 26 on the Billboard Gospel Albums chart.

His album, The Jimmy Hicks Project, came out on June 12, 2007. This album was also released by Worldwide Gospel. Like Crossroads, The Jimmy Hicks Project did not make it onto the music charts.

Awards and Recognition

Jimmy Hicks received a nomination for a Stellar Award. This nomination was for "Song of the Year" at the 23rd Stellar Awards ceremony. The Stellar Awards are very important in gospel music. They recognize the best artists and songs in the genre.

Jimmy Hicks' Albums

Here is a list of the studio albums Jimmy Hicks has released. It also shows how well they did on the US Gospel music charts.

List of studio albums, with selected chart positions
Album Title Album Details Highest Chart Position
US
Gos
Turn It Around
  • Released: 2001
  • Label: Amen
  • Available as CD, digital download
11
Crossroads
  • Released: February 25, 2003
  • Label: Worldwide
  • Available as CD, digital download
Born Blessed
  • Released: January 10, 2006
  • Label: Worldwide
  • Available as CD, digital download
26
The Jimmy Hicks Project
  • Released: June 12, 2007
  • Label: Worldwide
  • Available as CD, digital download
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