Joanna Beasley

Joanna Beasley
Birth nameJoanna Gloria Martino
Born (1986-04-16) April 16, 1986 (age 38)
Niles, Michigan
OriginBrentwood, Tennessee
GenresWorship, CCM, pop rock
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals, singer-songwriter
Years active2003–present
Websitejoannabeasley.com

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
  • My World (August 23, 2005)
  • Patiently Waiting (November 7, 2009)
  • Loud Love (April 16, 2013)
EPs
  • Hallelujah Christmas (December 1, 2013)

References

  1. ^ "Joanna Martino in Niles, MI". Intelius. Retrieved January 1, 2016.
  2. ^ Joanna Beasley (JoBeasleyMusic) (April 15, 2015). "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..." Twitter. Retrieved January 1, 2016.
  3. ^ Joanna Beasley. "Joanna's Story". Joanna Beasley. Archived from the original on February 22, 2016. Retrieved January 1, 2016.
  4. ^ a b c Martino-Beasley families (July 27, 2008). "Joanna Martino and Kerry Beasley". The Elkhart Truth. Retrieved January 1, 2016.[permanent dead link‍]
  5. ^ Henson, Kristy (June 1, 2005). "Idle Chat: Joanna Martino" (PDF). CCM Magazine. 28 (12): 11. Archived from the original (PDF) on May 10, 2012. Retrieved January 1, 2016.
  6. ^ Davis, Kevin (May 6, 2013). "Joanna Beasley Artist Profile". New Release Today. Retrieved January 1, 2016.
  7. ^ McDonald, Kate (May 1, 2005). "Joanna Martino: My World" (PDF). CCM Magazine. 28 (11): 18. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 4, 2016. Retrieved January 1, 2016.
  8. ^ Banister, Christa (May 1, 2006). "Joanna Martino: My World (2006) review". Christianity Today. Archived from the original on September 7, 2009. Retrieved January 1, 2016.
  9. ^ Saint, Ruth (May 2, 2006). "Review: My World – Joanna Martino". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved January 1, 2016.
  10. ^ Nunnery, Laura (December 29, 2005). "Joanna Martino, "My World" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved January 1, 2016.
  11. ^ Walker, Amanda. "Martino, Joanna – My World". The Phantom Tollbooth. Retrieved January 1, 2016.
  12. ^ Davis, Kevin (June 8, 2013). "Uplifting Worship Experience". New Release Today. Retrieved January 1, 2016.
  13. ^ Andre, Jonathan (May 21, 2013). "Reviews : Joanna Beasley – Loud Love". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved January 1, 2016.
  14. ^ Bryant, Darryl. "Joanna Beasley: Loud Love". Worship Leader (September 2013): 84. Retrieved January 1, 2016.
  15. ^ Andre, Jonathan (December 7, 2013). "Reviews : Joanna Beasley – Hallelujah Christmas". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved January 1, 2016.
  16. ^ a b Berrien County (October 20, 2008). "Marriage Licenses". The Herald-Palladium. Retrieved January 1, 2016.