Julia Nixon

Julia Nixon is a rhythm and blues singer.[1] In the mid-1980s, she began leading a musical group called Julia & Company. The band had two singles that charted on the UK Singles Chart. "Breakin' Down (Sugar Samba)" reached #15 in March, 1984,[2] while "I'm So Happy" reached #56.[3] Her first solo album was released in 2007.[4] At the 2009 Wammies, Nixon won the Urban Contemporary Vocalist Award and her ensemble, Julia & Company, won the Urban Contemporary Duo/Group Award.[5]

References

  1. George W. Stone (November 2007). "Project Julia" (PDF). DC Magazine: 90. Retrieved February 20, 2010.
  2. "Breakin' Down (Sugar Samba)". Official Charts Company. Retrieved February 28, 2010.
  3. "I'm So Happy". Official Charts Company. Retrieved February 28, 2010.
  4. Mike Joyce (November 16, 2007). "Julia Nixon "Keepin' on Track" Double Dawg". The Washington Post. Retrieved February 20, 2010.
  5. J. Freedom du Lac (February 16, 2009). "Live Last Night: The Wammies". The Washington Post. Retrieved February 20, 2010.
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