Monica Lisa Stevenson

Monica Lisa Stevenson (born April 21, 1967 as Monica Felicia Bowen) is an American gospel musician. Her first album, Finally...in God's Time, was released by Monicazmuzik in 2009. The subsequent album, Live in Atlanta, was released in 2013 by Central South Records. This was a Billboard magazine breakthrough release on the Gospel Albums chart and Heatseekers Albums chart. She was nominated at the 2009 Stellar Awards in two categories.

Monica Lisa Stevenson
Birth nameMonica Felicia Bowen
Born (1967-04-21) April 21, 1967
Wetumpka, Alabama
OriginAtlanta, Georgia
GenresGospel, traditional black gospel
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter
InstrumentsVocals, singer-songwriter
Years active2009–present
LabelsMonicazmuzik, Central South
Websitemonicazmuzik.com

Early life

Stevenson was born on April 21, 1967 as Monica Felicia Bowen in Wetumpka, Alabama, the daughter of George Bowen and Pearlie Ellis, and the eldest of six children of the couple.[1][2][3][4]

Music career

Her music recording career began in 2009, with the album, Finally...in God's Time, released by her own label, Monicazmuzik, on March 30, 2009.[5] For this album, she was nominated at the Stellar Awards for Best New Artist and Traditional Female Vocalist of the Year.[1] Her subsequent album, Live in Atlanta, was released on May 14, 2013 by Central South Records.[5] This album was her breakthrough release upon two Billboard magazine charts: the Gospel Albums at No. 14 and Heatseekers Albums at No. 25.[6] The Gospel Music Workshop of America counts her as a member. Her husband does the production for her albums.[2]

Personal life

Stevenson is married to Derrick Stevenson, and the couple have five children, Qwenton, Khalon, D’errica, Derrick, Jr., and Zion, whom all reside in Atlanta, Georgia.[2] They are members of New Life International Family Church, which is just outside the city in Decatur, Georgia.[1]

Discography
List of studio albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions[6]
US
Gos		 US
Heat
Finally...in God's Time
  • Released: March 30, 2009
  • Label: Monicazmuzik
  • CD, digital download
 – –
Live in Atlanta
  • Released: May 14, 2013
  • Label: Central South
  • CD, digital download
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References
  1. Kellman, Andy. "Monica Lisa Stevenson : Discography". AllMusic. Retrieved April 17, 2015.
  2. Stevenson, Monica Lisa. "Monica Lisa Stevenson Biography". Monica Lisa Stevenson. Retrieved April 17, 2015.
  3. Intelius. "Monica L Stevenson in Wetumpka, AL". Intelius. Retrieved April 17, 2015.
  4. Stevenson, MonicaLisa (April 2, 2012). "So my birthday is 19 days away #April 21st.... I'm trying to decide what I would like to do to Celebrate my..." Twitter. Retrieved April 17, 2015.
  5. AllMusic. "Monica Lisa Stevenson : Discography". AllMusic. Retrieved April 17, 2015.
  6. Billboard. "Monica Lisa Stevenson : Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved April 17, 2015.
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