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45 years old (Born on October 15, 1979)

American singer.

Wrote an inspirational book ("A Heavenly Place"; "Un Lugar Celestial") that was available in both English and Spanish Her parents divorced in 2000; this deeply affected her. 'God So Loved' was the first single to achieve #1 status on all of Christian Research Report's radio charts Was the first artist to represent the Nashville music community and the Gospel music industry in the Best Latin Pop Performance category at the Grammy Awards Father David Velasquez is part of the Christian trio The Galileans.

'Como Se Cura Una Herida' was the most played song of 2001 on Latin radio

Mysteriously lost her hearing at age 9, but quickly recovered.

Recognized as the fastest selling solo debut recording artist in her genre

Performed at the 2001 Presidential Inaugural Ceremonies

Married Nic Gonzalez, lead singer of Christian/Latino Jam band Salvador, on December 17, 2006.

Hobbies include rock climbing, photography, shopping and driving her car

'Llegar A Ti' was the only debut single from any new artist to reach #1 on the Billboard Hot Latin Tracks chart in 1999

She's been nominated for 1 Grammy, 1 Latin Grammy, 3 Latin Billboard Music Awards, and has been nominated and won many Dove Awards.

'Llegar A Ti' reached #1 on the Billboard Hot Latin Tracks chart and the Latin Pop chart

The first album she remembers buying is U2's "The Joshua Tree"

She's a spokesperson for the Spanish portion of John Frieda ads.

With 'Llegar A Ti,' Jaci became the first Christian artist to go to #1 on any Billboard Latin chart

Son, Zealand David Gonzalez, born 3 November 2007.

Performed both the U.S. and Mexico national anthems at World Cup soccer match in 2002

International spokesmodel for Frizz-Ease hair care products by John Frieda

Has 4 siblings: Mario, Julian, Mindy and Dion

Has released 16 #1 singles

Was a guest columnist for Campus Life Magazine

Invited by President Bush and First Lady Laura Bush to perform in Washington, D.C. at the 2002 White House Salute to Gospel Music

Although she performs Latin music, she does not speak Spanish fluently.

First solo artist in the history of Christian music to reach Gold status with a debut album prior to the release of a sophomore project

Has released 5 English language albums, and 4 Spanish ones.