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)
Unspoken
Jaci Velasquez Lyrics
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People cry out for their freedom
My eyes turn to You
Don't they know Lord
You can lead them
If we all pray for peace
Change will come I believe
God heals us when we're broken
He is there, use your voice
Reach for Him
Make a choice
None of us are alone
Don't leave your heart unspoken
God heals us when we're broken
Don't leave your heart unspoken
I pray, save our souls
Help us find a new direction
We're lost in the cold
Let Your arms be our protection
If we all pray for peace
Change will come I believe
As we face the unknown
God heals us when we're broken
He is there, use your voice
Reach for Him
Make a choice
None of us are alone
Don't leave your heart unspoken
God heals us when we're broken
Don't leave your heart unspoken
Out of the dark
Into the light
He is there for us
With all His might
He has the answers
He hears your prayers
Turn every corner and you'll find Him there
Don't leave your heart unspoken
If we all pray for peace
Change will come I believe
As we face the unknown
God heals us when we're broken
He is there, use your voice
Reach for Him
Make a choice
None of us are alone
Don't leave your heart unspoken
God heals us when we're broken
Don't leave your heart unspoken
The song Unspoken by Jaci Velasquez is about the importance of speaking up and expressing one's feelings and beliefs to God, even in times of uncertainty and fear. The opening verse describes the turmoil of the world, with people crying out for their freedom, and the singer turns to God, acknowledging that He has the power to lead them. The chorus encourages listeners to pray for peace and to believe that change can come, even in the face of the unknown. The phrase "God heals us when we're broken" is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the comfort and strength that can come from faith.
The second verse continues with the theme of prayer, with the singer asking for God's guidance and protection as they navigate a new direction. The bridge emphasizes the idea that God is always present, ready to answer prayers and offer support. The song concludes with a final repetition of the chorus, encouraging listeners to use their voices and not to leave their hearts unspoken.
Overall, Unspoken is a powerful reminder of the importance of faith and prayer in times of struggle. It encourages listeners to seek comfort and guidance from God, and to use their voices and beliefs to effect change in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
I hear daily news
Every day I hear news that is distressing and difficult to deal with.
People cry out for their freedom
There are many people who are suffering and longing for freedom.
My eyes turn to You
In difficult times, I turn to God and seek His guidance and comfort.
Don't they know Lord
I wonder why people don't realize that they can turn to God for help and support.
You can lead them
God has the power to guide and direct us, even in the most difficult times.
If we all pray for peace
If we come together and pray for peace, we can make a difference in the world.
Change will come I believe
I have faith that positive change can happen if we work together and stay committed to our beliefs.
As we face the unknown
In times of uncertainty, we can find comfort and strength in our faith and in God's love.
God heals us when we're broken
God has the power to heal our brokenness and give us the strength to keep going.
He is there, use your voice
God is always present, and we can turn to Him and speak our hearts to Him.
Reach for Him
We can always reach out to God and seek His guidance and support.
Make a choice
We have the power to make choices that can change our lives and the world around us.
None of us are alone
We are never truly alone with God by our side.
Don't leave your heart unspoken
We should never hold back our feelings or thoughts, but rather express them openly and honestly.
I pray, save our souls
In prayer, I ask God to save us and help us find our way.
Help us find a new direction
We need God's guidance to help us find a new path forward.
We're lost in the cold
Without God, we can feel alone, hurt, and confused in difficult times.
Let Your arms be our protection
We ask God to protect us and keep us safe as we navigate through difficult times.
Out of the dark
God can help us emerge from difficult times and find a path forward.
Into the light
Through God's love and guidance, we can find hope and light in the midst of darkness.
He is there for us
God is always present and ready to help and support us.
With all His might
God has the power and the strength to help us through the most difficult times.
He has the answers
God has the wisdom and the understanding to guide us and help us find answers to life's biggest questions.
He hears your prayers
God always listens to our prayers and our cries for help.
Turn every corner and you'll find Him there
No matter where we go, God is always with us and ready to help us.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MADELINE STONE, SENATOR HATCH, TOBIAS GAD
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