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Melinda Watts
Birth name Melinda Frances Watts
Born (1981-07-20) July 20, 1981 (age 43)
Bridgeton, New Jersey
Origin Sacramento, California
Genres urban contemporary gospel
Occupation(s) Singer, songwriter
Instruments vocals
Years active 2009–present
Labels Razor & Tie

Melinda Frances Watts (née, Pickett; born July 20, 1978) is an American urban contemporary gospel artist and musician. She started her music career, in 2009, with her first studio album, People Get Ready, released by Razor & Tie. This album was her breakthrough release upon the Billboard magazine charts.

Early life

Watts was born, Melindia Frances Pickett, on July 20, 1978, in Bridgeton, New Jersey, the daughter of Franklin and Mary Pickett.

Music career

Her music career started in 2005, while her first studio album, People Get Ready, was released on July 28, 2009, with Razor & Tie. This album was her breakthrough released upon the Billboard magazine charts, while it placed on the Gospel Albums and the Heatseekers Albums charts, where it peaked at Nos. 17 and 29, correspondingly. Melinda was the 2008 winner of the Gospel Dream hosted by Matthew West.

Personal life

She is married to William Watts, and they have four children, residing in Sacramento, California, where she founded and operates the Glam Camp for Girls.

Discography

Studio albums

List of studio albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions
US
Gos
US
Heat
People Get Ready
  • Released: July 28, 2009
  • Label: Razor & Tie
  • CD, digital download
17 29
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