Joy Whitlock (born August 13, 1980) is a

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ian and songwriter who performs

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music.

Biography

Whitlock grew up primarily in

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. She was the daughter of a pastor, but says her interest in Christianity emerged only after seeing

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as a teenager. She moved to

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at the age of 17, where she attracted the attention of

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, who released her debut record.

Recordings

She released ''The Fake EP'' in 2005, and one full-length album, ''God and a Girl'', released September 16, 2008. Both were released on Ardent. Her full-length album was received positively by reviewers, and she was compared to artists like Jennifer Knapp and Kendall Payne.

Discography

* ''The Fake EP'' (2005)(Ardent/INO) * ''God and a Girl'' (2008)(Ardent/INO)

References

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