JoAnn Rosario

Joann Judith Rosario-Condrey (born June 3, 1974)[1] is an American gospel/CCM singer, and a pastor.

Joann Rosario
Birth nameJoAnn Judith Rosario
Also known asJoann Rosario Condrey
Born (1974-06-03) June 3, 1974
Chicago, Illinois, United States
OriginAtlanta, Georgia, United States
GenresGospel
Occupation(s)Gospel singer
InstrumentsVoice
Years active1997-present

Rosario was born in Chicago to parents of Puerto Rican background. Her father is a pastor and she sang in his church as a child. Under her fathers ministry, she recorded several live Spanish language worship albums and is known for introducing the gospel vocal sound to the Spanish Christian market. Her professional career began in 1997 as a background singer for Marvin Sapp, then left in 1999 to be a member of Fred Hammond's Radical for Christ. Hammond helped her launch a solo career in 2001 with her Spring 2002 debut album More, More, More. In 2003, Rosario was diagnosed with nodules on her vocal folds, and took an extended hiatus to treat the condition.[2] She released a follow-up effort in 2005 and a third in 2007.

Joann married Cory "Coco Brother" Condrey on December 31, 2008, and is the mother of 2 daughters. As a licensed Christian minister Joann travels internationally, preaching and singing on her own and also with her husband's ministry CEA (Condrey Evangelistic Association). She is now pastoring in Douglasville GA, RainFire Church Maranatha which was launched in March 2014. Joann's latest book is Father, Here I Am and is a 40-day devotional for women.

Discography
  • More More More (Verity/Zomba, 2002) U.S. Gospel #11[3]
  • Now More Than Ever (Verity/Zomba, 2005) U.S. Gospel #4[3]
  • Joyous Salvation (Zomba, 2007) U.S. Gospel #13[3]

References
  1. Carpenter, Bil (2005). "Uncloudy Days: The Gospel Music Encyclopedia": 359. Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  2. JoAnn Rosario at Allmusic
  3. Billboard, Allmusic.com


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