Le'Andria Johnson

Le'Andria Johnson
Birth nameLe'Andria Delores Johnson
Born (1983-01-23) January 23, 1983 (age 41)
Palatka, Florida, U.S.
GenresGospel, contemporary Christian
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter
Years active2010–present
LabelsMusic World, RCA Inspiration
Websiteleandriajohnson.com

Le'Andria Delores Johnson (born January 23, 1983) is an American gospel singer. She was the season three winner of the BET gospel singing competition show Sunday Best.[1]

Johnson's Sunday Best coronation song, "I Shall Leap into My Destiny", co-written by Johnson, entered the Billboard Gospel chart at number 1. Johnson's post-Sunday Best recording The Awakening of Le'Andria Johnson was released in August 2011,[2] Music World Entertainment Gospel and Music World Music. The album debuted at number 1 on the U.S. Billboard Gospel Albums, number 3 on the U.S. Billboard Independent Albums, and number 24 on the Billboard 200.[3] Johnsons' second major-label album The Awakening of Le'Andria Johnson, which included seven new songs, was released in February 2012.[4] Johnson is the first Sunday Best contestant to receive a Grammy Award, which she won in 2012 for Best Gospel/Contemporary Christian Music Performance.

  1. ^ Staff, BET (July 4, 2012). "Season 3 winner signs deal". Bet.com.
  2. ^ "iTunes – Music – Jesus – Single by Le'Andria Johnson". Itunes.apple.com. August 23, 2011. Retrieved October 6, 2012.
  3. ^ "Le'Andria Johnson Music News & Info". Billboard. Retrieved October 6, 2012.
  4. ^ "iTunes – Music – The Evolution of Le'Andria Johnson by Le'Andria Johnson". Itunes.apple.com. February 14, 2012. Retrieved October 6, 2012.