Ruth La'Ontra Horton (born July 22, 1992), who goes by the stage name Ruth La'Ontra, is an American

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artist and musician. She started her music career, in 2013, with the release of ''So Good'' by

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. She saw her first studio album, ''So Good'', chart on two ''

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and

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. She also released her second studio album ''"I Got You (Live)"'' on September 22, 2017.

Early life

Ruth La'Ontra was born on July 22, 1992, in

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as Ruth La'Ontra Jones. Her father is Bishop Arvetra Jones, Jr. of Come As You Are Evangelistic Center in

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and her mother is Ruth C. Jones. She has a sister, Princess, a brother, Arvetra Dominic. Ruth La’Ontra along with her siblings have been singing ever since they were children. They have posted many videos online showcasing their singing abilities and have collaborated on many songs.

Music career

Her music career started in 2013, with the release of ''So Good'', on November 12, 2013, by

. The album charted on the ''Billboard'' charts at No. 19 on the

and at the 43 position on the

chart. This was awarded a four out of five crickets review by Da Gospel Truth, while Timothy Yap of BREATHEcast recognizes "Just like

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and other women of gospel, Ruth has proven once again that if music is to make an impact for the sake of God's kingdom, it's not in the way the artist dresses or moves, but it's in being a sell-out for Jesus Christ." She was nominated at the 30th Stellar Awards for New Artist of the Year and the Traditional Female Vocalist of the Year categories.

Discography

Studio albums

References

External links

Tyscot Records profile
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