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'''Roszetta Johnson''' is an R & B and jazz vocalist residing in Birmingham | '''Roszetta Johnson''' (born in [[Tuscaloosa]]) is an R & B and jazz vocalist residing in [[Birmingham]]. Johnson has toured with jazzman Bill Doggett and stood in for Candy Staton. In [[1972]], Governor [[George Wallace]] applauded Roszetta, Loretta Lynn, and Jim Nabors as "Great Alabama Stars." The award came after Roszetta's hit song, A Woman's Way, written by [[Sam Dees]], that soared on the national charts. | ||
Roszetta began singing in a church choir. In [[1982]] she was inducted into the [[Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame]], and was awarded the 2007 [[BAMA Awards|BAMA Award]] for "Best Female Vocalist." She was also a regular TV singer on Birmingham's [[Country Boy Eddie Show]]. She has toured Japan, Ireland, and England singing with praise teams in the USA with choirs as one of their leaders. | |||
The song Good Morning Jesus on her latest CD, "Christmas Songs With A Touch Of Jazz," was written while dealing with breast cancer. The CD, produced by Ray Reach, features Birmingham musicians [[John Nuckols]], [[Chris Wendle]], [[Gary Wheat]] and [[Dave Amaral]]. | The song Good Morning Jesus on her latest CD, "Christmas Songs With A Touch Of Jazz," was written while dealing with breast cancer. The CD, produced by Ray Reach, features Birmingham musicians [[John Nuckols]], [[Chris Wendle]], [[Gary Wheat]] and [[Dave Amaral]]. | ||
== External Links == | == External Links == | ||
* [http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/roszetta "Christmas Songs With A Touch Of Jazz"] on CDBaby.com | * [http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/roszetta "Christmas Songs With A Touch Of Jazz"] on CDBaby.com | ||
* [http://www.wbhm.org/Tapestry/Dec11-08.html Roszetta featured on WBHM Radio's "Tapestry" show] | * [http://www.wbhm.org/Tapestry/Dec11-08.html Roszetta featured on WBHM Radio's "Tapestry" show] | ||
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Revision as of 12:50, 16 September 2009
Roszetta Johnson (born in Tuscaloosa) is an R & B and jazz vocalist residing in Birmingham. Johnson has toured with jazzman Bill Doggett and stood in for Candy Staton. In 1972, Governor George Wallace applauded Roszetta, Loretta Lynn, and Jim Nabors as "Great Alabama Stars." The award came after Roszetta's hit song, A Woman's Way, written by Sam Dees, that soared on the national charts.
Roszetta began singing in a church choir. In 1982 she was inducted into the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame, and was awarded the 2007 BAMA Award for "Best Female Vocalist." She was also a regular TV singer on Birmingham's Country Boy Eddie Show. She has toured Japan, Ireland, and England singing with praise teams in the USA with choirs as one of their leaders.
The song Good Morning Jesus on her latest CD, "Christmas Songs With A Touch Of Jazz," was written while dealing with breast cancer. The CD, produced by Ray Reach, features Birmingham musicians John Nuckols, Chris Wendle, Gary Wheat and Dave Amaral.