Jaci Velasquez (born Jacquelyn Davette Velasquez on October 15, 1979) is an… Read Full Bio ↴Jaci Velasquez (born Jacquelyn Davette Velasquez on October 15, 1979) is an American Contemporary Christian and pop singer. Her first name is pronounced as "Jackie".

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)

Feliz Navidad
Jaci Velasquez Lyrics

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Feliz Navidad
Feliz Navidad
Feliz Navidad
Prospero año y felicidad
Oh!

Feliz Navidad
Feliz Navidad

Oh, feliz Navidad
Prospero año y felicidad

I wanna wish you a merry Christmas
I wanna wish you a merry Christmas
I wanna wish you a merry Christmas
From the bottom of my heart

I wanna wish you a merry Christmas
I wanna wish you a merry Christmas
I wanna wish you a merry Christmas
From the bottom of my heart

I wanna wish you a merry Christmas
I wanna wish you a merry Christmas
I wanna wish you a merry Christmas
From the bottom of my heart, oh!

I wanna wish you a merry Christmas
I wanna wish you a merry Christmas
I wanna wish you a merry Christmas
From the bottom of my heart, yeah!

Feliz Navidad
Feliz Navidad

I wanna wish you a merry Christmas
From the bottom of my heart!

Overall Meaning

Jaci Velasquez's "Feliz Navidad" is a classic Christmas song that has become a favorite during the holiday season. The song is a combination of English and Spanish lyrics, making it a unique and festive tune. The main message of the song is to wish people a happy and prosperous holiday, and to express the joy that comes with the season.

The first part of the song repeats the phrase "Feliz Navidad" three times, followed by "Prospero año y felicidad" which means "Prosperous year and happiness." The chorus encourages listeners to join in and sing along, wishing each other a Merry Christmas with enthusiasm and zeal. The second part of the song features the English version of the chorus, with the singer expressing their heartfelt wish for a Merry Christmas from the bottom of their heart.

The song is a beautiful tribute to the spirit of Christmas, bringing people together to celebrate love, joy, and happiness. It is a perfect song to sing along to with friends and family during the holiday season, and it has become a timeless classic that is enjoyed by people of all ages and backgrounds.

Line by Line Meaning

Feliz Navidad
Joyful Christmas

Prospero año y felicidad
Prosperous year and happiness

Oh!
Exclamation of joy

I wanna wish you a merry Christmas
I desire to express my Christmas joy to you

From the bottom of my heart
With utmost sincerity

I wanna wish you a merry Christmas
I desire to express my Christmas joy to you

From the bottom of my heart, oh!
With utmost sincerity and joy

I wanna wish you a merry Christmas
I desire to express my Christmas joy to you

From the bottom of my heart, yeah!
With utmost sincerity and enthusiasm

Feliz Navidad
Joyful Christmas

I wanna wish you a merry Christmas
I desire to express my Christmas joy to you