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)
Glory
Jaci Velasquez Lyrics
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I see the glory
There's glory all around in the world
And glory has been found--it surrounds me
And opens my mind and heart
Looking for meaning
Wandering around with no direction
To make it that much more ahead
I went for the horizon
And I found the glory of your love
[CHORUS]
We've been through stormy weather
Now I know You're love's with me forever
You're here to take that step with me
You're by my side eternally
I went for the horizon
And I found the glory of Your love
[CHORUS]
In Jaci Velasquez's song "Glory," she sings about finding meaning in life and the world around us. The lyrics convey a sense of wandering and searching for something more, but then discovering the beauty and majesty of the "glory" that surrounds us. Velasquez sings about how this glory opens up her heart and mind, filling her with awe and wonder.
The chorus of the song is particularly powerful, as Velasquez repeats the phrase "I see the glory" several times, emphasizing the importance and impact of this realization. She suggests that this glory is everywhere in the world, waiting to be found and embraced by those who are seeking it. Even in the midst of stormy weather and difficult times, the glory of love is present and everlasting.
Line by Line Meaning
I see the glory
I am able to perceive the beauty and magnificence of the world.
There's glory all around in the world
The world is filled with splendor and amazement.
And glory has been found--it surrounds me
I have discovered the glory and wonder of life, and it encompasses me.
And opens my mind and heart
This realization has allowed me to become more open and receptive in my thoughts and emotions.
Looking for meaning
I was searching for a purpose or significance in life.
Wandering around with no direction
I was lost and lacked a clear path or goal for my life.
I'd rush to take that next big step
I would eagerly pursue the next major opportunity or milestone in my life.
To make it that much more ahead
To move closer towards achieving my goals and aspirations.
I went for the horizon
I pursued a distant and challenging goal, often with uncertainty about what lay ahead.
And I found the glory of your love
But in the process, I discovered the beauty and love that surrounds me.
We've been through stormy weather
We have endured difficult challenges and obstacles.
Now I know You're love's with me forever
Through this hardship, I have come to realize that God's love is unwavering and will always be with me.
You're here to take that step with me
God is always present, supporting and guiding me as I take each step of my journey.
You're by my side eternally
God's love and support will never leave me and will always be with me.
And I found the glory of Your love
Through faith and trust in God, I have discovered the wonder and beauty of His love.
CHORUS
The chorus is a recurring reminder of the beauty and splendor that surrounds us and the eternal love and support of God.
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