Derek Johnson (musician)

Derek Johnson (born March 5, 1987) is an American Christian musician. His first release was with Jesus Culture, Emerging Voices, with band member, Justin Jarvis, and it was released in 2012, yet he joined the group in 2009. The first album, Real Love, was released in 2015 by Jesus Culture Music alongside Sparrow Records. This album was his breakthrough release upon the Billboard magazine charts.

Derek Johnson
Born (1987-03-05) March 5, 1987
Roselawn, Indiana
OriginSacramento, California
GenresCCM, Christian rock, Christian alternative rock, worship
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter
InstrumentsVocals, singer-songwriter
Years active2009–present
LabelsJesus Culture, Sparrow
Associated actsJesus Culture, Justin Jarvis

Early life

He was born on March 5,[1] 1987 in Roselawn, Indiana,[2] the youngest of six brothers,[3] and he departed for Redding, California to attend Bethel Church in 2007,[4] after his girlfriend graduated high school.[5]

Personal life

Johnson married Becky Fox in 2008, when they resided in Redding, California, yet the couple presently reside in Sacramento, California with their child.[4][5]

Music career

Johnson's music career started in 2009, when he became a part of Jesus Culture, and he was featured on their 2012 release, Emerging Voices, with band member Justin Jarvis.[6] The first album, Real Love, was released on April 7, 2015,[7] after he turned 28 years old,[2] by Jesus Culture Music alongside Sparrow Records. This album was his breakthrough release upon the Billboard magazine charts, placing on the Christian Albums at No. 17, while peaking at No. 9 on the Heatseekers Albums chart.[8]

Discography

Studio albums
List of studio albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions[9]
US
Christ[10]		 US
Heat[11]
Real Love
  • Released: April 7, 2015
  • Label: Jesus Culture/Sparrow
  • CD, digital download
 17 9

References
  1. Derek Johnson (March 5, 2014). "My birthday kicked off with this cutie and @beckyfoxjohnson bringing me gifts :)". Twitter. Retrieved May 7, 2015.
  2. Jesus Culture. "Twenty Questions with Derek Johnson". Jesus Culture. Retrieved May 7, 2015.
  3. Louder Than the Music (July 30, 2012). "Jesus Culture – Derek Johnson". Louder Than the Music. Retrieved May 7, 2015.
  4. "Derek Johnson". Jesus Culture. Retrieved May 7, 2015.
  5. "Becky Johnson". Jesus Culture. Retrieved May 7, 2015.
  6. Collar, Matt. "Derek Johnson : Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved May 7, 2015.
  7. New Release Tuesday. "Real Love by Derek Johnson". New Release Tuesday. Retrieved May 7, 2015.
  8. Billboard. "Derek Johnson : Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved May 7, 2015.
  9. Chart search for Derek Johnson at billboard.com/biz
  10. "Derek Johnson – Chart History (Christian Albums)". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved May 7, 2015.
  11. "Derek Johnson – Chart History (Heatseekers Albums)". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved May 7, 2015.
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