Jabari Johnson Biography
Jabari Johnson is a contemporary gospel musician creative in merging worship music with bits of rock and RNB. He started as a guitarist but has gradually perfected his craft, trained in leading worship, and developed the confidence to make his own music. Jabari is now one of the most promising gospel musicians after bagging several awards in 2022.
Jabari Johnson Age and Wife
He is a Houston native born on 3rd May 1992. Johnson comes from a strong Christian family where he, together with his siblings, learned high moral and respectable behavior. He is in a relationship with Jasmine Ellis, a preacher’s kid, digital content creator, and a fashion and beauty icon. In December 2022, she proposed to her girlfriend, who accepted.
In December 2023, the couple had their posh invite-only wedding. Despite having a successful wedding, Jabari was met with heartbreaking news a week after his wedding when his older brother, Michael, passed away. Like Jabari, Michael had also invested himself in the gospel music industry as a celebrated producer, with two Grammy Nominations.
Jabari Johnson Career
His passion for music started as early as age 3. At 8 years old, he formed the Johnson Brother music group with his brother Nicholas Johnson. As a group, they worked hard and ended up performing at various stages and having the privilege of performing with artists such as Lee Williams.
His passion for music led him to join the Potter House, led by Bishop TD Jakes, to serve as a guitarist where he successfully auditioned and got the job. He perfected his guitar skills, leading him to perform with the Bishop and other nationally recognized gospel acts such as Tori Kelly, Kirk Franklin, Tobe Nwigwe, Leela James, Tweet, Todd Dulaney, and others.
His success in music gave him the courage to create his music. In 2015, he did his first single You are Holy. The song was widely accepted in the country, leading to many opportunities. He later released More of You and You are Good the following year. In 2018, he released his debut album Day of Redemption, which earned a nomination for the Stellar Award and 2nd Round Recording Consideration.
Over the years, Johns has grown to become an influential artist. His powerful and gritty voice blended with his guitar draws the listener to the music, taps into their emotions, and reminds them of Jesus and what He has done in their life.
He created another album One Touch, causing a stir in the gospel industry. He performed Try Jesus with Tobe Nwigwe at the BET Awards. His song Fixed Fight also topped The Billboard Gospel National Airplay. Topping his accolades with his Grammy Award for his contribution as a guitarist on Tori Kelly’s Album Hiding Place.
Jabari Johnson’s Net Worth
Jabari is an instrument of God. He is willing to be used for the service of God. He serves at the Potters House as a worship leader and guitarist. Johnson is also an influential person who gets invited to various podcasts and events to share his views on Christianity, faith, relationships, and matters affecting young people. Although he is young in his career, Johnson has been able to accumulate a net worth of approximately $600,000. Other gospel musicians covered here are Dante Bowe, and Chandler Moore.
