Jonathan Nelson
Keynote Speaker: Gospel Singer, Songwriter & Worship Leader; Multi-Stellar Award Winner; Senior Director of Worship & Arts at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church
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Jonathan Nelson Biography
Jonathan Nelson is an American gospel singer, songwriter, producer, and worship leader known for his contributions to urban praise and worship music. His early exposure to music and the Pentecostal church influenced his musical development and expression. Nelson studied at the Baltimore School for the Arts and Morgan State University, where he refined his vocal skills and deepened his understanding of choral performance. During a performance by Karen Clark-Sheard at his church, Nelson and his friends served as backup singers and later formed the group Purpose.
Under Nelson's direction, Purpose recorded their first album, "Everything You Are," which featured the song "Healed," written by Nelson. He met Donald Lawrence, a Grammy-nominated choir leader, at a workshop in Washington, D.C., where Lawrence heard "Healed" and later recorded it. The song became a gospel hit, earning Nelson the Stellar Award as Songwriter of the Year. Nelson also wrote Youth For Christ's ballad, "The Struggle Is Over," which spent 12 weeks at No. 1 on Billboard's Hot Gospel Songs chart. Other notable songs written by Nelson include Bishop T.D. Jakes' "My Praise Is My Weapon" and "Manifest."
"Right Now Praise," released by Columbia Records, marked Nelson's major-label solo debut. The album's lead single, "My Name Is Victory," spent 65 weeks on the Billboard Hot Gospel Songs chart and was recognized as the Most Singable Song of the Year by Gospel Today magazine. Nelson's albums "Right Now Praise," "Better Days," "Finish Strong," "Fearless," and "Declarations" have produced several gospel music hits. "Finish Strong" reached No. 47 on the Billboard 200 and No. 1 on the Top Gospel Albums chart. Nelson was also nominated for a Dove Award for New Artist of the Year at the GMA Dove Awards.
Nelson reunited with Purpose to record the album "Everything You Are" and later released the dual singles "Manifest" and "Thank You Lord," followed by the album "The Reunion" featuring Purpose. As a songwriter, Nelson has written for artists such as JJ Hairston and Youthful Praise, Stephen Hurd, Maurette Brown Clark, and DeWayne Woods. He is a multi-Stellar Award and Dove Award-nominated gospel artist.
Nelson serves as Senior Director of Worship and Arts at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia, where he oversees praise teams, choirs, and artistic ministries. Nelson's influence in gospel music continues to shape the genre and inspire aspiring artists, singers, and songwriters.
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How much does it cost to book Jonathan Nelson for a speaking engagement?
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What topics does Jonathan Nelson speak about?
Jonathan Nelson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Music, Christian, Faith & Religion and Religious Leadership. -
Where does Jonathan Nelson travel from?
Jonathan Nelson generally travels from Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Jonathan Nelson?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Jonathan Nelson for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Jonathan Nelson for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Jonathan Nelson or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
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