Velasquez grew up attending church and her parents were singers. Her mother has Mexican ancestry; From both sides of her family, Velasquez also has Spanish, French, Jewish, Scottish, and Arabic ancestry.[1] When she was ten years old, her parents sold their Houston home and dedicated themselves to touring the United States with their Christian music. It was while on the road that she was discovered by a representative of Myrrh Records.
In 1995, Velasquez sang at an Alvin, Texas church (ESMIRNA) where she met Mauricio Ruiz, a local immigration consultant, as well as his wife, Flora Ruiz. They made a large contribution in support of Velasquez and her parents. This helped her and her family to travel the United States and launch her singing career.
Velasquez released her first CD album in 1996, and five of the songs on that CD became #1 hits, the album was later certified Platinum. She has since released six English-language albums, two of which were certified Gold. She has produced 16 #1 Christian radio hits and six other top 10 singles. She has won 7 Dove awards including New Artist of the Year and 2 Female Vocalist of the Year nods. In 1998, she signed to Sony Latin and was introduced to Rudy Perez, who produced her 1st Spanish language crossover album Llegar a Ti. After that, Velasquez was able to achieve the crossover appeal she desired, building a fan base among Hispanics as well as other Americans. Her Latin music success includes 4 Spanish language releases, 3 #1 Latin Billboard Singles, 2 Platinum albums, a Premio Lo Nuestro Award for New Artist of the Year and 2 Billboard Latin Music Awards. Velasquez was given a chance in 2002 to act in her first Hollywood movie, Chasing Papi. As well as Velasquez, this movie featured Sofia Vergara, Puerto Rico's Roselyn Sanchez and Mexico's Eduardo Verastegui, as well as Nicole Scherzinger in a cameo role; it was released nationwide in the United States in April 2003. The movie reached as high as #11 at the box office and grossed $6 million in total. Velasquez has appeared in over 50 magazines and sang for President George W. Bush multiple times.
On August 16, 2003, Velasquez married Darren Potuck, band member of AutoVaughn, who is from Goshen, Indiana. They were married under two years when divorce papers were filed. Attempts to get the public records of the divorce have been unsuccessful.
Velasquez communicated with Christian radio, asking for prayers for emotional and spiritual healing rather than speaking about the divorce in vivid detail as some listeners had hoped.
Velasquez appeared in the December 2003 issue of Right On! magazine, where editor Cynthia Horner called her, among other things, a true role model to teens.
---DISCOGRAPHY, SINGLES AND VIDEOS---
CG= Christian Gospel Billboard Chart
HLT= Hot Latin Tracks Billboard Chart
TB2: The Billboard 200
TLA: Top Latin Albums Billboard Chart
HDCP: Hot Dance Music/Club Play
-Heavenly Place (1996) TB2=142 Platinum
*Un lugar celestial (a heavenly place).video.#1 CG
*On My kness .video. #1 CG
*If this world #1 CG
*We can make a difference #1 CG
*Flower in the rain. #1 CG
-Jaci Velasquez (1998) TB2=56 Gold
*God So Loved .video. #1 CG
*Look What Love Has Done #1 CG
*Show You Love #1 CG
*Speak For Me #1 CG
*You #1 CG
-Llegar A Ti (1999) TLA=4 Platinum
*Llegar a ti .video. #1 HLT
*De creer en ti .video. #18 HLT
*Sólo tú #4 HLT
*Un lugar celestial #10 HLT
*Love Will Find You (Llegar A Ti)#24 HDCP
-Crystal Clear (2000) TB2=29 Gold
*Adore .video. #1 GC
*Imagine me without you #1 CG
*Center Of Your Love #1 CG
*Everytime I fall #1 CG
*Just a prayer away #1 CG
-Mi Corazón (2001) TLA=7 Gold
*Como se cura una herida .video. #1 HLT
*Dejame quererte para siempre
-Christmas (2001) TB2=102
-Navidad (2001) TLA= 23
-Unspoken (2003) TB2=55
*You're My God
*Jesus Is
*Lost Without You
*Where I Belong
*Unspoken
-Milagro (2003) TLA=24
*No hace falta un hombre .video. #5 HLT
*Es amor
-Protagonistas de la música (special appearance)
*No Me Rendiré with Pablo Portillo #19 HTL
-Mi Historia Musical (2004)
-Beauty Has Grace (2005) TB2=195
*With all my soul
*I'm not looking down
*Lay it down
-On My Knees: The Best of Jaci Velasquez (2006)
Al Mundo Dios Amó
Jaci Velasquez Lyrics
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que a su Hijo Él nos dio
Y todo aquel que creyera en Él
No peresca más tenga vida eternal
He tratado de hallar palabras que decir
Y hacerte conocer a un Dios de gran poder
Nada puede en este mundo comparar
Si yo sé que difícil es de contemplar dejarlo todo
Y confiar solo en Él
Si yo sé que es la verdad
Y su amor es para ti
Con su Palabra y ves lo que Él hará
Al mundo Dios amó,
que a su Hijo Él nos dio
Y todo aquel que creyera en Él
No peresca más tenga vida eternal
Él es fiel con sus promesas, tomando su mano
Seguro estarás
Hay que dar ese paso de fe
Él te ve, te ayudará y paz Él te dará
Al mundo Dios amó,
a su Hijo Él nos dio
Y todo aquel que creyera en Él
No peresca más tenga vida eternal
Vida eternal, vida eternal, al mundo Dios amó
Que Él dio, que Él dio, él Hijo de Dios, él Hijo de Dios,
Que crea en Él, que crea en Él
Él te ama mucho, Él te amo mucho
Él te quiere, te quiere
"Al Mundo Dios Amó" by Jaci Velasquez is a beautiful Spanish song that expresses God's love for the world. The song tells us that God loved the world so much that he gave us his son, Jesus Christ, and that whoever believes in him will not perish but have eternal life. The lyrics encourage us to trust in God and to find peace and joy in our relationship with him. The singer also acknowledges that it can be difficult to leave everything behind and trust in God completely, but she encourages us to take that step of faith and to experience the beauty of his love and his power in our lives.
Throughout the song, Jaci Velasquez emphasizes the power of God's love and the importance of believing in him. She urges us to let go of our fears and doubts and to place our trust in him, knowing that he is faithful and will keep his promises. The song reminds us that God's love is not limited to a select few, but that it is available to everyone who believes in him.
Overall, "Al Mundo Dios Amó" is a powerful and inspiring song that reminds us of the extraordinary love that God has for each and every one of us. It encourages us to trust in him and to find hope and strength in his love, no matter what challenges we may face in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Al mundo Dios amó, que a su Hijo Él nos dio
God loved the world so much that He gave us His Son
Y todo aquel que creyera en Él, No peresca más tenga vida eternal
Anyone who believes in Him will not die but have eternal life
He tratado de hallar palabras que decir
I have tried to find words to say
Y hacerte conocer a un Dios de gran poder
And to make you know about a God with great power
Nada puede en este mundo comparar
Nothing in this world can compare
Con la paz que siente tu alma cuando Él en ti está
With the peace that you feel in your soul when He is in you
Si yo sé que difícil es de contemplar dejarlo todo
I know it's difficult to consider giving up everything
Y confiar solo en Él
And trusting only in Him
Si yo sé que es la verdad
If I know it is the truth
Y su amor es para ti
And His love is for you
Con su Palabra y ves lo que Él hará
With His Word, you see what He will do
Él es fiel con sus promesas, tomando su mano. Seguro estarás
He is faithful with His promises, taking your hand. You will be secure
Hay que dar ese paso de fe
We must take that step of faith
Él te ve, te ayudará y paz Él te dará
He sees you, He will help you, and He will give you peace
Vida eternal, vida eternal, al mundo Dios amó
Eternal life, eternal life, God loved the world
Que Él dio, que Él dio, él Hijo de Dios, él Hijo de Dios
That He gave, that He gave, the Son of God, the Son of God
Que crea en Él, que crea en Él
That believes in Him, that believes in Him
Él te ama mucho, Él te amo mucho
He loves you so much, He loves you so much
Él te quiere, te quiere
He wants you, He wants you
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: CHRIS EATON, D VELASQUEZ
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