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| Born | Natalie Simmons (1971-09-23) September 23, 1971 Newark, New Jersey, U.S. |
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| Years active | 2000–present |
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Natalie Wilson (born September 23, 1971 as Natalie Simmons), is an American gospel musician and artist. She began her music career in 2000, with the release of Girl Director on Interscope Records. It was on the Top Gospel Albums and the Top R&B Albums charts. Her second album, Good Life, was released in 2003 by GospoCentric Records. The album charted on the two aforementioned charts.
Early life
Wilson was born on September 23, 1971, in Newark, New Jersey, to Bishop Nathaniel Simmons and Johnnie Mae Simmons[1][2] Nathaniel Simmons started Sounds of Praise Pentecostal Fellowship Ministries, Inc., and was the pastor of St. Paul's Church; he died in 1999.[1][2] Her brother, Glenn, was supposed to take the helm and lead the choir, but died in 1992.[1][2] Her father asked her to be the church choir's leader, which she did instead of pursuing an occupation in cosmetology.[1] She has another brother, Bishop Wayne Andre', and two sisters, Stacey and Takesha.[2]
Music career
Wilson's music career started in 2000, with the release of Girl Director by Interscope Records on October 3, 2000.[3] It was No. 8 on the Gospel Albums chart, No. 50 on the R&B Albums chart, No. 39 on the Heatseekers chart, and No. 22 on the Top Christian Albums chart.[4] She released, Good Life, on October 7, 2003 with GospoCentric Records.[3] The album reached No. 12 on the Gospel Albums chart and No. 83 on the R&B Albums chart.[4] Cross Rhythms rated the albums and the first received a nine out of 10, while the second received only a five out of 10 review.[5]
Personal life
Wilson was married to Joseph "Joe" Wilson.[2] She is the maternal aunt of Latrelle.
Discography
Studio albums
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions[4] | |
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US R&B | ||
| Girl Director |
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8 | 50 |
| Good Life |
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12 | 83 |
References
- ^ a b c d Carpenter, Bil (2005). Uncloudy Days: The Gospel Music Encyclopedia. Hal Leonard Corporation. p. 453. ISBN 9780879308414.
- ^ a b c d e Sounds of Praise Pentecostal Fellowship. "Bishop Nathaniel Simmons". Sounds of Praise Pentecostal Fellowship. Retrieved March 29, 2015.
- ^ a b AllMusic. "Natalie Wilson : Discography". AllMusic. Retrieved March 29, 2015.
{{cite web}}:|author=has generic name (help) - ^ a b c Billboard. "Natalie Wilson : Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved March 29, 2015.
- ^ Cross Rhythms. "Natalie Wilson Artist Profile". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved March 29, 2015.
External links
- ChristianMusic.com Profile
- New York Gospel Interview Archived
