Derek Johnson (musician) explained

Derek Johnson
Birth Date:March 5, 1987
Birth Place:Roselawn, Indiana
Origin:Sacramento, California
Instrument:Vocals, singer-songwriter
Genre:CCM, Christian rock, Christian alternative rock, worship
Occupation:Singer, songwriter
Years Active:2009–present
Label:Jesus Culture, Sparrow
Associated Acts:Jesus Culture, Justin Jarvis

Derek Johnson (born March 5, 1987) is an American Christian musician. His first release was with Jesus Culture, Emerging Voices, with band member, Justin Jarvis, and it was released in 2012, yet he joined the group in 2009. The first album, Real Love, was released in 2015 by Jesus Culture Music alongside Sparrow Records. This album was his breakthrough release upon the Billboard magazine charts.

Early life

He was born on March 5,[1] 1987 in Roselawn, Indiana,[2] the youngest of six brothers,[3] and he departed for Redding, California to attend Bethel Church in 2007, after his girlfriend graduated high school.

Personal life

Johnson married Becky Fox in 2008, when they resided in Redding, California, yet the couple presently reside in Sacramento, California with their child.[4] [5]

Music career

Johnson's music career started in 2009, when he became a part of Jesus Culture, and he was featured on their 2012 release, Emerging Voices, with band member Justin Jarvis.[6] The first album, Real Love, was released on April 7, 2015,[7] after he turned 28 years old,[2] by Jesus Culture Music alongside Sparrow Records. This album was his breakthrough release upon the Billboard magazine charts, placing on the Christian Albums at No. 17, while peaking at No. 9 on the Heatseekers Albums chart.[8]

Discography

Studio albums

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Album detailsPeak chart positions[9]
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Christ
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Heat
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Real Love
  • Released: April 7, 2015
    • CD, digital download
179

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Derek Johnson . My birthday kicked off with this cutie and @beckyfoxjohnson bringing me gifts :) . Twitter . May 7, 2015 . March 5, 2014.
  2. Web site: Jesus Culture . Twenty Questions with Derek Johnson . Jesus Culture . May 7, 2015.
  3. Web site: Louder Than the Music . Jesus Culture – Derek Johnson . Louder Than the Music . May 7, 2015 . July 30, 2012.
  4. Web site: Derek Johnson . Jesus Culture. May 7, 2015.
  5. Web site: Becky Johnson . Jesus Culture. May 7, 2015.
  6. Web site: Derek Johnson : Biography. Matt. Collar. AllMusic. May 7, 2015.
  7. Web site: Real Love by Derek Johnson . New Release Tuesday. New Release Tuesday. May 7, 2015.
  8. Web site: Derek Johnson : Awards. Billboard. AllMusic. May 7, 2015.
  9. http://www.billboard.com/biz/search/charts?f{{bracket|0}}=ts_chart_artistname%3ADerek%20Johnson&f{{bracket|1}}=ss_bb_type%3Achart_item&type=2&artist=Derek%20Johnson Chart search for Derek Johnson
  10. Derek Johnson – Chart History (Christian Albums). Billboard. . May 7, 2015.
  11. Derek Johnson – Chart History (Heatseekers Albums). Billboard. . May 7, 2015.