Le'Andria Johnson | |
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| Birth name | Le'Andria Delores Johnson |
| Born | January 23, 1983 Palatka, Florida, U.S. |
| Genres | Gospel, contemporary Christian |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Labels | Music World, RCA Inspiration |
| Website | leandriajohnson |
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.[1]
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,[2] 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.[3] Johnsons' second major-label album The Awakening of Le'Andria Johnson, which included seven new songs, was released in February 2012.[4] Johnson is the first Sunday Best contestant to receive a Grammy Award, which she won in 2012 for Best Gospel/Contemporary Christian Music Performance.
- ^ Staff, BET (July 4, 2012). "Season 3 winner signs deal". Bet.com.
- ^ "iTunes – Music – Jesus – Single by Le'Andria Johnson". Itunes.apple.com. August 23, 2011. Retrieved October 6, 2012.
- ^ "Le'Andria Johnson Music News & Info". Billboard. Retrieved October 6, 2012.
- ^ "iTunes – Music – The Evolution of Le'Andria Johnson by Le'Andria Johnson". Itunes.apple.com. February 14, 2012. Retrieved October 6, 2012.