LaKisha Jones

LaKisha Jones: Biography in Details

Who is LaKisha Jones?

LaKisha Jones is an American singer mostly known for Entertainment Tonight, American Idol: The Search for a Superstar, and Heroes Among Us: The 2009 Hero Awards.

On the sixth season of American Idol, she was placed fourth.

LaKisha Jones- Age, Parents, Siblings, Ethnicity, Education

LaKisha was born on January 13, 1980, in Flint, Michigan at Hurley Medical Center.

As of 2023, her age is 43 years old. In terms of nationality, she identifies as an American. Ruth Jefferson Morris, her grandmother raised her.

Early Life

Jones, a Baptist who is an only child started singing at the Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church at the age of five.

She was a single mother who was encouraged to apply for Idol by her five-year-old daughter.

In Houston, Texas, LaKisha migrated and stayed for six years. She participated in the 70-person choir before beginning work at the church.

Later, Jones migrated to Fort Meade, Maryland, in 2006 so she could be nearer to her cousins and other family members.

Education

Jones earned her education at home in Flint before enrolling at Flint Central High School, where she gave one of her earliest performances in the play Lead Positioning.

He achieved his diploma in 1998 and majored in music at the University of Michigan-Flint.

LaKisha Jones- Professional Life, Careers

Audition in American Idol

LaKisha sang Aretha Franklin’s Think during her audition. She made a good impression on the judge with her strong vocal and performance.

Later, it was disclosed that she sang And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going during her audition on the episode of her elimination.

Also, she sang Until You Come Back To Me by Stevie Wonder during one of the Hollywood audition rounds.

Post American Idol

For her solo performance I Will Always Love You, she received positive reviews.

It was reported in late September 2007, that Jones will take over the role of the church soloist in the Broadway musical The Color Purples on January 9, 2008.

LaKisha vocal coached the girls on MTV’s Legally Blonde: The Musical – The Search For Elle Woods in June 2008.

Later, she appeared on American Idol Extra and Just As I Am, a song from her upcoming album on May 2008.

So Glad I’M Me her debut single was released on October 21, 2008. On May 19, 2009, the album with the same title was released.

As a contestant she was accepted on the American music competition show The Winner Is.

LaKisha Jones: Awards & Nominations

LaKisha was awarded Flint’s amateur talent competition, The Supershow, which is no longer in service, in 1997.

She was placed second in the 2005 Gimme the Mic competition while residing in Houston.

LaKisha Jones- Net worth, Salary

Jones has an estimated net worth of $1 million -$5 million, whereas her exact income, salary, and earnings are still under review.

LaKisha Jones- Rumors, Controversy

Owing to her long professional career, LaKisha has never been a part of any controversial news and avoids appearing in media attention and the limelight.

She has maintained a clean profile in public.

Body Features- Height, Weight

Jones stands at an average height of 4 feet 11 inches and her weight is unknown.

She has a dark skin complexion with a pair of black eyes and black colored hair.

Social Media

Jones is active on social media platforms like Instagram and Twitter.

She is active on Instagram with 1k followers under the username @lakishajonesmusic and is active on Twitter with 2.7k followers.

Trivia

• As of 2023, her age is 43 years old.
• His Zodiac sign is Capricorn.
• She worked with the music producer for Patti LaBelle.

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