Joanna Beasley Explained

Joanna Beasley
Birth Name:Joanna Gloria Martino
Birth Date:April 16, 1986
Birth Place:Niles, Michigan
Origin:Brentwood, Tennessee
Instrument:Vocals, singer-songwriter
Genre:Worship, CCM, pop rock
Occupation:Singer, songwriter
Years Active:2003–present

Joanna Gloria Beasley (née, Martino; born April 16, 1986) is an American Christian pop musician and worship recording artist. She started her music career in 2003, by auditioning and getting a pass on American Idol during season two. She has released three studio albums: My World in 2005, Patiently Waiting in 2009, and Loud Love in 2013, and an extended play, Hallelujah Christmas, in 2013.

Early life and background

Beasley was born Joanna Gloria Martino,[1] on April 16, 1986,[2] in Niles, Michigan,[3] as the daughter of Emilio and Sherry Martino, who graduated from Edwardsburg High School.[4] She auditioned and got a pass on season two of American Idol, in 2003, at the Detroit auditions.[5] [6]

Music career

Her music recording career started in 2005, with the studio album, My World, that was released on August 23, 2005, independently.[7] [8] [9] [10] [11] Her second studio album, Patiently Waiting, was independently released on November 7, 2009. She released Loud Love, on April 16, 2013, independently.[12] [13] [14] The extended play, Hallelujah Christmas, was released independently on December 1, 2013.[15]

Personal life

She married Kerry Ray Beasley of Elkhart, Indiana, in a September 13, 2008 ceremony, at Silver Beach located in St. Joseph, Michigan.[4] [16] The couple now reside in Brentwood, Tennessee.[4] [16]

Discography

Studio albums
EPs

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Joanna Martino in Niles, MI. Intelius. January 1, 2016.
  2. Web site: Tomorrow I turn 29. As I think about the last day of this "year" I want to make it count, and decide where I plan.... Joanna Beasley (JoBeasleyMusic). Twitter. January 1, 2016. April 15, 2015.
  3. Web site: Joanna's Story . Joanna Beasley . Joanna Beasley . January 1, 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160222073534/http://www.joannabeasley.com/joanna.php . February 22, 2016 . dead .
  4. Martino-Beasley families. Joanna Martino and Kerry Beasley. The Elkhart Truth. January 1, 2016. July 27, 2008.
  5. Kristy. Henson. Idle Chat: Joanna Martino. CCM Magazine. January 1, 2016. 12. 28. June 1, 2005. 11. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120510080122/http://ht.salemweb.net/ccm/ccmmagazine/pdf/200606.pdf. May 10, 2012.
  6. Web site: Kevin. Davis. Joanna Beasley Artist Profile . New Release Today. January 1, 2016. May 6, 2013.
  7. Kate. McDonald. Joanna Martino: My World. CCM Magazine. January 1, 2016. 11. 28. May 1, 2005. 18. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20160304064046/http://ht.salemweb.net/ccm/ccmmagazine/pdf/200605.pdf. March 4, 2016.
  8. Christa . Banister . Joanna Martino: My World (2006) review . . January 1, 2016 . May 1, 2006 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20090907025118/http://www.christianitytoday.com/music/reviews/2006/myworld.html . September 7, 2009 .
  9. Web site: Ruth. Saint. Review: My World – Joanna Martino . Cross Rhythms. January 1, 2016. May 2, 2006.
  10. Web site: Laura. Nunnery. Joanna Martino, "My World" Review . Jesus Freak Hideout. January 1, 2016. December 29, 2005.
  11. Amanda. Walker. Martino, Joanna – My World . The Phantom Tollbooth . January 1, 2016.
  12. Web site: Kevin. Davis. Uplifting Worship Experience . New Release Today. January 1, 2016. June 8, 2013.
  13. Web site: Jonathan. Andre. Reviews : Joanna Beasley – Loud Love . Indie Vision Music . January 1, 2016. May 21, 2013.
  14. Darryl . Bryant . Joanna Beasley: Loud Love . Worship Leader . January 1, 2016 . September 2013. 84.
  15. Web site: Jonathan. Andre. Reviews : Joanna Beasley – Hallelujah Christmas . Indie Vision Music . January 1, 2016. December 7, 2013.
  16. Berrien County. Marriage Licenses . The Herald-Palladium. January 1, 2016. October 20, 2008.