Jaci Velasquez Trivia

  • 'Llegar A Ti' was the only debut single from any new artist to reach #1 on the Billboard Hot Latin Tracks chart in 1999
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  • First solo artist in the history of Christian music to reach Gold status with a debut album prior to the release of a sophomore project
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  • With 'Llegar A Ti,' Jaci became the first Christian artist to go to #1 on any Billboard Latin chart
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  • Performed at the 2001 Presidential Inaugural Ceremonies
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  • Her parents divorced in 2000; this deeply affected her.
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  • She's a spokesperson for the Spanish portion of John Frieda ads.
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  • Has released 5 English language albums, and 4 Spanish ones.
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  • Wrote an inspirational book ("A Heavenly Place"; "Un Lugar Celestial") that was available in both English and Spanish
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  • Hobbies include rock climbing, photography, shopping and driving her car
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  • Married Nic Gonzalez, lead singer of Christian/Latino Jam band Salvador, on December 17, 2006.
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  • The first album she remembers buying is U2's "The Joshua Tree"
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  • 'God So Loved' was the first single to achieve #1 status on all of Christian Research Report's radio charts
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  • Invited by President Bush and First Lady Laura Bush to perform in Washington, D.C. at the 2002 White House Salute to Gospel Music
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  • Recognized as the fastest selling solo debut recording artist in her genre
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  • Although she performs Latin music, she does not speak Spanish fluently.
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  • Mysteriously lost her hearing at age 9, but quickly recovered.
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  • Was the first artist to represent the Nashville music community and the Gospel music industry in the Best Latin Pop Performance category at the Grammy Awards
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  • Son, Zealand David Gonzalez, born 3 November 2007.
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  • She's been nominated for 1 Grammy, 1 Latin Grammy, 3 Latin Billboard Music Awards, and has been nominated and won many Dove Awards.
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  • Has released 16 #1 singles
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  • Was a guest columnist for Campus Life Magazine
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  • Has 4 siblings: Mario, Julian, Mindy and Dion
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  • Performed both the U.S. and Mexico national anthems at World Cup soccer match in 2002
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  • International spokesmodel for Frizz-Ease hair care products by John Frieda
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  • 'Como Se Cura Una Herida' was the most played song of 2001 on Latin radio
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  • 'Llegar A Ti' reached #1 on the Billboard Hot Latin Tracks chart and the Latin Pop chart
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  • Father David Velasquez is part of the Christian trio The Galileans.
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