Lonnie Hunter facts for kids

Lonnie Hunter is a well-known American gospel singer and songwriter. He was born on July 20, 1965. Lonnie started his music journey in 1998. His first album was called Lonnie Hunter & The Voices of St. Mark.

Lonnie Hunter became very famous with his album I'm Back, released in 2011. This album was a big hit on the Billboard music charts. It appeared on the Billboard 200, Gospel Albums, and Independent Albums charts. Lonnie is also known for being the voice of the 2015 Stellar Awards, which celebrate gospel music.

Early Life and Education

Lonnie V. Hunter III was born in Harvey, Illinois. His birthday is July 20, 1965. He is the youngest of five children. His parents are Lonnie V. Hunter, Jr. and Marie.

Lonnie went to Western Illinois University. He earned a bachelor's degree there. His studies focused on Public Administration and Public Relations. Before his music career, Lonnie served in the U.S. Air Force for five years. He was even part of their jazz band!

Lonnie Hunter's Music Career

Lonnie Hunter's music career officially began in 1998. His first album, Lonnie Hunter & The Voices of St. Mark, came out on June 23, 1998. It was released by Muscle Shoals Records. His next album with the same label was Next Level!, released in 2003.

His third album, I'm Back, was released on April 26, 2011. This album was a huge success. It reached No. 135 on the Billboard 200 chart. It also hit No. 4 on the Gospel Albums chart. Plus, it reached No. 18 on the Independent Albums chart. These charts show how popular an album is.

In early 2015, Lonnie Hunter signed with Tyscot Records. He was also chosen to be the voice of the 2015 Stellar Awards. For several years, Lonnie hosted his own radio show. It was called the Lonnie Hunter Show. This show played modern gospel music. It also featured fun games and a weekly talent show. Lonnie's humor and love for music made his show very popular. He often shared wisdom and advice with his listeners.

Lonnie's Personal Life

Lonnie Hunter lives in New Jersey. He is also a pastor. He leads worship at the Bethany Baptist Church. This church is located in Lindenwold, New Jersey. It has many members.

Lonnie Hunter's Albums

Lonnie Hunter has released several studio albums. Here are some of his main ones:

• Lonnie Hunter & The Voices of St. Mark (1998)
• Next Level! (2003)
• I'm Back (2011) - This album was his biggest hit.