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Le'Andria Johnson

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Le'Andria Delores Johnson (born January 23, 1983) is an American gospel singer. She was the season three winner of the BET gospel singing competition show Sunday Best. Johnson's Sunday Best coronation song, "I Shall Leap into My Destiny", co-written by Johnson, entered the Billboard Gospel chart at number 1. Johnson's post-Sunday Best recording The Awakening of Le'Andria Johnson was released in August 2011, Music World Entertainment Gospel and Music World Music. The album debuted at number 1 on the U.S. Billboard Gospel Albums, number 3 on the U.S. Billboard Independent Albums, and number 24 on the Billboard 200. Johnsons' second major-label album The Awakening of Le'Andria Johnson, which included seven new songs, was released in February 2012. Johnson is the first Sunday Best contestant to receive a Grammy Award, which she won in 2012 for Best Gospel/Contemporary Christian Music Performance.

Infobox

Born
Le'Andria Delores Johnson (1983-01-23) January 23, 1983 (age 42)Palatka, Florida, U.S.
Genres
Gospel, contemporary Christian
Occupation(s)
Singer, songwriter
Years active
2010–present
Labels
Music World, RCA Inspiration
Website
leandriajohnson.com
Occupations
Singer, songwriter

Tables

· Discography › Albums
US
US
Title
US
Album details
US Gospel
Peak chart positions
US Indep.
The Awakening of Le'Andria Johnson EP
The Awakening of Le'Andria Johnson EP
Title
The Awakening of Le'Andria Johnson EP
Album details
First Extended Play Release date: September 6, 2011 Label: Music World Gospel
Peak chart positions
24
Peak chart positions
1
Peak chart positions
3
Sales
US: 202,803
Christmas Best
Christmas Best
Title
Christmas Best
Album details
First holiday album Release date: December 22, 2011 Label: Music World Gospel
Peak chart positions
—
Peak chart positions
10
Peak chart positions
—
The Evolution of Le'Andria Johnson EP
The Evolution of Le'Andria Johnson EP
Title
The Evolution of Le'Andria Johnson EP
Album details
Second Extended Play Release date: February 14, 2012 Label: Music World Gospel
Peak chart positions
69
Peak chart positions
2
Peak chart positions
8
Sales
US: 59,334
The Experience
The Experience
Title
The Experience
Album details
First studio album Release date: September 18, 2012 Label: Music World Gospel
Peak chart positions
85
Peak chart positions
3
Peak chart positions
22
Sales
US: 38,926
Bigger Than Me
Bigger Than Me
Title
Bigger Than Me
Album details
Second studio album Release date: July 21, 2017 Label: Provident Label Group
Peak chart positions
—
Peak chart positions
1
Peak chart positions
—
Title
Album details
Peak chart positions
Sales
US
US Gospel
US Indep.
The Awakening of Le'Andria Johnson EP
First Extended Play Release date: September 6, 2011 Label: Music World Gospel
24
1
3
US: 202,803
Christmas Best
First holiday album Release date: December 22, 2011 Label: Music World Gospel
—
10
—
The Evolution of Le'Andria Johnson EP
Second Extended Play Release date: February 14, 2012 Label: Music World Gospel
69
2
8
US: 59,334
The Experience
First studio album Release date: September 18, 2012 Label: Music World Gospel
85
3
22
US: 38,926
Bigger Than Me
Second studio album Release date: July 21, 2017 Label: Provident Label Group
—
1
—
· Discography › Singles
2011
Jesus
Role(s)
15
Notes
The Awakening of Le'Andria Johnson
2012
It's Gonna Be Alright
Role(s)
25
Notes
The Evolution of Le'Andria Johnson
Year
Title
US Gospel
Album
2011
Jesus
15
The Awakening of Le'Andria Johnson
2012
It's Gonna Be Alright
25
The Evolution of Le'Andria Johnson
· Awards
2011
2011
Year
2011
Association
Digital Gospel Music Awards
Category
Best Female Gospel Artist
Result
Won
2012
2012
Year
2012
Association
Grammy Awards
Category
Best Gospel/Contemporary Christian Music Performance
Result
Won
2013
2013
Year
2013
Association
Stellar Awards
Category
Best New Artist
Result
Won
2013
2013
Year
2013
Association
Stellar Awards
Category
Best Contemporary Female Vocalist
Result
Won
2016
2016
Year
2016
Association
Steeple Awards
Category
Female Artist Of The Year
Result
Won
Year
Association
Category
Result
2011
Digital Gospel Music Awards
Best Female Gospel Artist
Won
2012
Grammy Awards
Best Gospel/Contemporary Christian Music Performance
Won
2013
Stellar Awards
Best New Artist
Won
2013
Stellar Awards
Best Contemporary Female Vocalist
Won
2016
Steeple Awards
Female Artist Of The Year
Won
· External links
Preceded byY'Anna Crawley
Sunday Best winner 2010
Succeeded byAmber Bullock

References

  1. Bet.com
    https://www.bet.com/article/61nglj/sunday-best-signs-record-deal
  2. "iTunes – Music – Jesus – Single by Le'Andria Johnson"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20120305092827/http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/jesus-single/id455933589
  3. "Le'Andria Johnson Music News & Info"
    https://www.billboard.com/artist/le'andria-johnson/chart-history/
  4. "iTunes – Music – The Evolution of Le'Andria Johnson by Le'Andria Johnson"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20120304004540/http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/evolution-leandria-johnson/id499068825
  5. Bet.com
    https://web.archive.org/web/20120516013522/http://blogs.bet.com/music/the-gospel-according-to-torrence/2010/06/guest-blogger-sunday-best-3-winner-leandria-johnson/
  6. Path Magazine
    http://www.pathmagazine.com/index.php?categoryid=1
  7. "Le'Andria Johnson – Music Biography, Credits and Discography"
    http://www.allmusic.com/artist/leandria-johnson-mn0002743423
  8. "The Awakening of Le'Andria Johnson"
    http://www.cbn.com/700club/guests/bios/LeAndria_Johnson_032912.aspx
  9. "Gospel stardom a bumpy road for Le'Andria Johnson – Yahoo! News"
    https://news.yahoo.com/gospel-stardom-bumpy-road-leandria-johnson-132743841.html
  10. "WATCH: Le'Andria Johnson's Story to Success – BCNN1"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20140105175636/http://www.blackchristiannews.com/news/2012/03/watch-leandria-johnsons-story-to-success.html
  11. YouTube
    https://web.archive.org/web/20120327104548/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E0tR6YCm8F0
  12. "BET Crowns Leandria Johnson 2010 'Sunday Best' Winner"
    http://www.eurweb.com/2010/06/bet-crowns-leandria-johnson-2010-sunday-best-winner/
  13. "LeAndria Johnson Sunday Best pictures, bio, news"
    http://www.poptower.com/leandria-johnson-sunday-best.htm
  14. http://www.eurweb.com/2010/06/bet-crowns-leandria-johnson-2010-sunday-best-winner/ She won a recording contract/
    http://www.eurweb.com/2010/06/bet-crowns-leandria-johnson-2010-sunday-best-winner/
  15. "BET Sunday Best Winner Debuts "The Awakening of Le'Andria Johnson" + Mt. Zion Super Sunday Performance [Video] – The Queen's Castle | The Queen's Castle"
    http://thequeenscastle.net/bet-sunday-best-winner-debuts-the-awakening-of-leandria-johnson-mt-zion-super-sunday-performance-video/
  16. "Single Mother LeAndria Johnson Named Winner of 'Sunday Best' 3"
    http://www.christianpost.com/news/single-mother-leandria-johnson-named-winner-of-sunday-best-3-45630/
  17. "'Sunday Best' winner LeAndria Johnson: 'Always be positive' – The TV Guy – Orlando Sentinel"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20121102043952/http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/entertainment_tv_tvblog/2010/06/sunday-best-winner-leandria-johnson-always-be-positive.html
  18. "She Said: Exclusive Interview With Le'Andria Johnson"
    http://www.gospelpundit.com/2011/09/she-said-exclusive-interview-with-leandria-johnson/
  19. "iTunes – Music – Christmas Best – EP by Le'Andria Johnson"
    https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/christmas-best-ep/id479154273
  20. "iTunes – Music – The Awakening of Le'Andria Johnson (Deluxe Edition) by Le'Andria Johnson"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20120411210221/http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/awakening-leandria-johnson/id499070791
  21. "LeAndria Johnson reveals tough year, battle with Alcohol and loosing her brother"
    https://archive.today/20130118002412/http://www.beesuarez.com/2011/10/05/leandria-johnson-reveals-tough-year-battle-with-alcohol-and-loosing-her-brother/
  22. "Le'Andria Johnson, Twice-Divorced Mom of 3 Confesses Sins, Prepares to Release Christmas EP – EEW Magazine – EEW Magazine"
    http://buzz.eewmagazine.com/eew-magazine-buzz-blog/2011/10/27/leandria-johnson-twice-divorced-mom-of-3-confesses-sins-prep.html
  23. "Alisha L. Gordon, MEd: LeAndria Johnson and the Lessons We Should All Learn"
    https://huffingtonpost.com/alisha-l-gordon-med/leandria-johnson-pregnancy_b_1450821.html
  24. "MySista Gurl: Le'Andria Johnson Confirms Pregnancy"
    http://www.mysistagurl.com/2012/04/leandria-johnson-confirms-pregnancy.html
  25. "Le'Andria Johnson Reveals to Philly Crowd That She is Pregnant"
    http://rootmagazineonline.com/featured-content/leandria-johnson-reveals-to-philly-crowd-that-she-is-pregnant/
  26. "Unwed 'Sunday's Best' Singer's Pregnancy Upsets Some Fans | Madame Noire | Black Women's Lifestyle Guide | Black Hair | Black Love"
    http://madamenoire.com/164014/unwed-sundays-best-gospel-singers-pregnancy-upsets-some-fans/
  27. "Le'Andria Johnson Still Ministering Despite Out of Wedlock Pregnancy"
    http://www.eurweb.com/2012/06/leandria-johnson-still-ministering-despite-out-of-wedlock-pregnancy/
  28. "Gospel artist Le'Andria Johnson offers up Sunday's worst"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20120805054921/http://exministries.wordpress.com/2012/06/01/gospel-artist-leandria-johnson-praises-tupac-during-her-concert/
  29. "Leandria Johnson's Drunken Periscope Rant 2015 (Video)"
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rN8_-vgeWNs
  30. "Pastor Le'Andria Johnson Slammed for Cursing and Drinking on Periscope"
    http://guardianlv.com/2015/09/pastor-leandria-johnson-slammed-for-cursing-and-drinking-on-periscope/
  31. "Le'Andria Johnson Responds 2 Cussing & Being Drunk on Periscope Prophet Brian Carn Calls N2 Radio (Video)"
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-09EeSxFAc
  32. Le'andria's Theology
    http://thetheologyofleandriajohnson.weebly.com/store/c1/Featured_Products.html
  33. EURweb
    https://eurweb.com/2020/grammy-award-winning-gospel-artist-leandria-johnson-granted-divorce/
  34. www.christianpost.com
    https://www.christianpost.com/news/gospel-star-leandria-johnson-says-she-is-now-divorced-again.html
  35. E! Online
    https://www.eonline.com/news/735873/shocking-baby-drama-rocks-preachers-of-atlanta
  36. Le'Andria Johnson: 'I Was Drunk When I Met, Married & Left Him'
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5Y_RQq454g
  37. "Award-winning gospel singer arrested by Greenville Police for public intoxication"
    https://www.greenvilleonline.com/story/news/local/2024/12/17/greenville-police-arrest-award-winning-gospel-singer-leandria-johnson/77045577007/
  38. "Grammy-Award winning singer arrested in downtown Greenville, records show"
    https://www.wyff4.com/article/gospel-singer-leandria-johnson-greenville-arrest/63214975
  39. "allmusic (LeAndria Johnson > Charts & Awards > Billboard Singles)"
    https://www.allmusic.com/artist/mn0002743423
  40. "Year to date album sales with TEA, Soundscan data: Week 2, 2013"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20141018043738/http://www.docstoc.com/docs/157091266/Week-2-2013-SoundScan-Chartpack
  41. "Year to date album sales with TEA, Soundscan data: Week 52, 2012"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20131019223230/http://www.docstoc.com/docs/147275781/Week-52-2012-SoundScan-Chartpack
  42. "Year to date album sales with TEA, Soundscan data: Week 30, 2013"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20140908230906/http://www.docstoc.com/docs/172072593/Week-30-2013-SoundScan-chartpack
  43. EurWeb
    http://www.eurweb.com/2011/12/digital-gospel-music-awards-leandria-johnson-wins-big/
  44. "Le'Andria Johnson"
    http://www.grammy.com/photos/leandria-johnson
  45. "54th Annual Grammy Awards Nominees and Winners"
    http://www.grammy.com/nominees?genre=14
  46. "'Sunday Best' Season 3 Winner Le'andria Johnson Wins Her First Grammy Award – Ratings"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20120625062510/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/02/13/sunday-best-season-3-winner-leandria-johnson-wins-her-first-grammy-award/119598/
  47. EurWeb
    http://www.eurweb.com/2013/01/leandria-johnson-gets-early-30th-b-day-present-wins-two-stellar-awards/
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