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A gospel pop band that is truly a family affair, forever JONES consist of Dewitt Jones III and Kim Jones and their five children. Both Dewitt and Kim came from musical families and have been touring, singing, and writing together since they were in their teens growing up in Washington state, while their children -- songwriter, vocalist, and guitarist DJeniele Hooten; singer, writer, and multi-instrumentalist Dominique Jones; singer Mya Jones; and the two sons, Dewitt Jones IV and Judah Jones, a bass player and drummer respectively -- bring an impressive amount of experience, energy, and talent to the musical table. The groups joyous mix of gospel, pop, R&B, and soul earned forever JONES a management deal with Jeoffrey Benward, who in turn introduced the group to producer Tommy Sims. Sims agreed to produce the groups debut album, Get Ready, which was released in 2010 by EMI Gospel.
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Forever Jones (usually stylized as forever JONES) is a Christian gospel group formed by husband and wife DeWitt and Kim Jones and their five children.
Band history
Husband and wife DeWitt and Kim Jones grew up in Washington and came from musical backgrounds in their families. They had been writing songs since the 90s. DeWitt enjoyed some success as a songwriter when singer Ron Kenoly recorded DeWitt's song "Use Me" for the 1994 album God Is Able. The song has since become a staple in many churches and has been covered several times, most notably by the Grammy-winning Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir.
DeWitt says that God gave him a "specific call" one time to start the group. Forever Jones was then formed with their five children: D'Jeniele, DeWitt, Judah, Dominique, and Mya Joy Grace. The Jones family's manager and friend was singer/producer Jeoffrey Benward. He then introduced them to writer/producer Tommy Sims, who agreed to produce their debut album. The album Get Ready was released on 2010 receiving favorable critics.
In 2011, the band received three Dove Award nominations for New Artist of the Year, Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year, and Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year at the 42nd GMA Dove Awards. They were also nominated for two Grammy Awards at the 53rd Grammy Awards: Best Contemporary R&B Gospel Album and Best Gospel Performance.
The family currently lives in Shreveport, Louisiana where they minister at the Shreveport Community Church.
