Melinda Watts facts for kids
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Melinda Watts
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| Birth name | Melinda Frances Watts |
| Born | July 20, 1978 Bridgeton, New Jersey |
| Origin | Sacramento, California |
| Genres | urban contemporary gospel |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Instruments | vocals |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Labels | Razor & Tie |
Melinda Frances Watts (born July 20, 1978) is an American singer and songwriter. She is known for her amazing urban contemporary gospel music. Gospel music is a type of music that shares messages of faith and hope. Melinda started her music journey in 2009. Her first album, People Get Ready, became very popular. It even appeared on the Billboard music charts!
Melinda's Early Life
Melinda Frances Pickett was born on July 20, 1978. Her hometown is Bridgeton, New Jersey. Her parents are Franklin and Mary Pickett.
Her Music Journey
Melinda's music career officially began in 2005. Her first studio album was called People Get Ready. It was released on July 28, 2009, by Razor & Tie. The album was a big success! It reached number 17 on the Gospel Albums chart. It also reached number 29 on the Heatseekers Albums chart. These charts show the most popular albums.
Before her album came out, Melinda won a special competition. She was the 2008 winner of the Gospel Dream. This show was hosted by Matthew West.
Beyond Music
Melinda is married to William Watts. They have four children together. They live in Sacramento, California. Besides her music, Melinda also helps young girls. She founded and runs a program called Glam Camp for Girls.
