Forever Jones (usually stylized as forever JONES) is a

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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

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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

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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

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-winning

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. 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

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. He then introduced them to writer/producer

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, who agreed to produce their debut album. The album ''Get Ready'' was released on 2010 receiving favorable critics. In 2011, the band received three

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nominations for New Artist of the Year, Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year, and Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year at the

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. They were also nominated for two

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at the

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: Best Contemporary R&B Gospel Album and Best Gospel Performance. Dewitt and Kim Jones pastor together over King's Chapel Dallas, an extension of King's Cathedral and Chapels based in Kahului, Hawaii. Judah Jones was a wide receiver and running back for Bill Snyder's Kansas State Wildcats, and listed as a redshirt freshman in 2014. In his first game on August 30, 2014, he recorded 2 rushes for 24 yards and one punt return for 26 yards.

Band members

*Dewitt Jones III *Kim Jones *D'Jeniele' Hooten *Dewitt Jones IV *Judah Jones *Dominique Jones *Mya Joy Grace Jones

Discography

*''Get Ready'' (2010) *''Musical Revival'' (2012) *''Prayer Tools, Vol. 1'' (2014)

Awards

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References

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