Gospel Artist
Jonathan Nelson
Jonathan Andrew Nelson was born on November 10, 1974, in Baltimore, Maryland, to Bishop James D. Nelson Sr. and Bessie Nelson. He attended the Baltimore Sc...
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About Jonathan Nelson
Jonathan Andrew Nelson was born on November 10, 1974, in Baltimore, Maryland, to Bishop James D. Nelson Sr. and Bessie Nelson. He attended the Baltimore School for the Arts and later Morgan State University. Early in his career, he founded the gospel ensemble known as Purpose, a group that became part of his long-standing ministry in music.
Nelson has served as a minister of music and worship leader at several churches, including The Faith Center in Florida and New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Atlanta. His twin brother, Jason Nelson, is also a gospel singer and pastor. Jonathan Nelson is married to Christina Nelson, and they have two children.
His recorded work includes songs such as “Healed,” “My Name Is Victory,” and “Manifest.” He has released multiple albums, including Right Now Praise, Better Days, Finish Strong, and The Reunion.
Nelson won a Stellar Award for Songwriter of the Year in 2006 and was nominated for a GMA Dove Award for New Artist of the Year in 2008. His album Finish Strong reached No. 1 on the Billboard Top Gospel Albums chart.
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