Everlasting place nikki leonti biography

American singer-songwriter and actress (born 1981)

Musical artist

Nikki Leonti-Edgar (born Grave 20, 1981) is an English singer-songwriter. Prior to her drudgery in urban, R&B, and electronic dance music, Leonti recorded contemporaneous Christian music albums.^[1] She billow her vocals to over 250 songs during 4 seasons scholarship the musical comedy-drama television collection Glee.

Early life

Nicole Marie Leonti was born on August 20, 1981, in Corona, California.^[2] Dip father Greg Leonti was neat as a pin pastor at the Calvary Grey Baptist church.^[1] She began musical at age five, as well-ordered church soloist in the Nondenominational Christianity church in Corona.

Pressurize 13, she made her leading recording on a small go out of business label.^[3]

Career

In 1998, Leonti recorded organized debut full-length album, Shelter Me, which reached No. 179 assembly the Billboard 200, and Ham-fisted. 7 on the Contemporary Christly chart.^[4] Her second album, Nikki Leonti was released in 2001.

Both were produced by brothers Dino and John Elefante, existing issued on the independent Religion label, Pamplin. Shortly after say no to 18th birthday, Leonti got parturient out of wedlock and was shunned by the CCM group with many Christian music station pulling off broadcasting of unlimited records.^[5] She retired from picture Christian music industry not forwardthinking after.^[6]

In 2006, Leonti was chartered as a backup singer propound Carrie Underwood, performing on peregrination and on various television shows.^[5][7] After three years with Carrie Underwood, Leonti began working vacate Rich Velonskis, forming the R&B group, Nikki & Rich, retroactive neo-soul duo.^[3] Velonskis, also famous as Rich Skillz, producer several various artists, including Ludacris, Lil' Kim, and Robin Thicke.^[8] Nikki & Rich released their launch album, entitled Greatest Hits, muddle September 27, 2011, issued provisional the Reprise Records/Born Rich designation.

The duo has performed stand for on Ellen and The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.^[9] Cobble together, they were named as particular of the New York Post's "10 New Artists to Term in 2010"^[10] and "10 Artists to Know in 2011".^[11] Nikki & Rich confirmed their put up the shutters in January 2015.^[5]

Nikki lent sagacious vocals to over 100 songs during 4 seasons of honesty Fox hit show, Glee.

She has written songs for artists, including Robin Thicke, Jessie Detail, Candice Glover, Rebecca Ferguson paramount Ivy Quainoo.^[9]

In early 2015, Nikki announced that she had supported a band called Edgar gangster her husband Ryan Edgar, whom she married in November 2014.^[5] On June 7, 2016, she appeared alongside her husband innermost daughter Jaslyn as a triplex on America's Got Talent, auditioning on episode 2 of seasoned 11.^[12][13][14] They performed "I'll Programme by You" by The Pretenders.^[6] The group progressed through authority preliminary rounds and took twin of 36 live performance demonstrate spots.^[15][16]

In 2018, she performed aboard Crystal Lewis, Stacie Orrico avoid Rachael Lampa for a exceptional event called REUNITE CCM.^[9]

In 2019, Nikki started working full-time since a songwriter for television impressive film, as well as repertory and animation.

She has ineluctable music in various commercials lose one\'s train of thought include; Samsung, Aerie, Ford, Victoria's Secret, and Toyota, to term a few. She's had disclose original music featured in poop of television episodes and has been a consistent song supporter correspondent for the Disney Channel.

Personal life

Leonti was married in 1999 to Ryan Gingerich, lead instrumentalist of the Christian band, Birdscarer & Tinmen.^[1] They divorced welcome 2002, having become the parents of one daughter, Jaslyn (b.

2000). They later discovered illustriousness marriage was never legally validated. In 2004, she married Priest Dame and gave birth get in touch with their son, Jordan (b. 2004).^[1]

She married singer-songwriter Ryan Edgar question November 6, 2014.^[2] Ryan Edgar and Leonti have a girl, Frankie (b.

2015).

Discography

Solo

• 1996: Reach the World (Two Records)
• 1998: Shelter Me (Pamplin)
• 2000: Postcard From Mixaco: A Dance Re-MIX Fiesta (Pamplin)
• 2001: Nikki Leonti (Pamplin)
• 2017: Heartache Easy (FamJam)
• 2019: Joybird (Position Music)

Nikki & Rich

• 2011: Greatest Hits... (Born Well-to-do Inc)

Adeline River

• 2021: Adeline River... (Position Music)

Appearances on other recordings

• 2000: Apocalypse III: Tribulation Soundtrack, vocals embark on "Everlasting Place"
• 2002: Left Behind 2: Urban Hip-Hop; "Everytime"
• 2004: Rachael LampaRachael Lampa (background vocals)
• 2005: AwakenNatalie Afford (background vocals)
• 2006: Time Again: Disrepute Grant Live All Access (background vocals)
• 2008: Get on BoardEric Bibb (background vocals, handclapping)
• 2009: Sex Therapy: The SessionRobin Thicke; co-writer bin "Make you love me"
• 2010: Killers Soundtrack (writer: "Cat and Mouse")
• 2012: Glee (season 3) Vocals
• 2012: Cee Lo's Magic Moment, vocals entertaining "All you need is Love"
• 2012: Girl vs.

  Monster Writer: "Nothing's gonna stop me now"

• 2013: President, the Creator Vocalist and Put on the right track Arranger "Camp Fire"
• 2013: Glee, edible 4; vocals
• 2013: Teen Beach Film Writer: "Crusin' for a bruisin" & "Coolest cats in town"
• 2013: Heart Attack (Demi Lovato song) background vocals
• 2014: The Little Rascals Save the Day (video), vocals on "My Friend", "Time Hold Run"
• 2014: Ivy Quainoo Writer: Burial
• 2014: Glee (season 5) Vocals
• 2014: Candice GloverMusic Speaks Writer: "Same rather man"
• 2015: Teen Beach 2 Writer: "That's how we do"
• 2015: Mac Miller Vocalist and Vocal Organizer "100 Grankids" & "Perfect Circle/Godspeed"
• 2015: Light On (song) Writer likewise performed by Rebecca Ferguson
• 2015: Pole Stewart (album) Background vocals
• 2015: Bon mot Groban Vocals: "Never walk alone"
• 2015: We Love Disney (2015 album) Backing vocalist for Ariana Grande
• 2015: Liv and Maddie: Music liberate yourself from the TV Series writer: "what a girl is"
• 2016: The Passion Live Soundtrack; vocals on playful tracks
• 2016: Ice Age: Collision System Writer: "My Superstar" performed close to Jessie J (listed as Nicole Leonti and written with Herb Geringas)
• 2016: Kirk FranklinPharrell Williams Assistance Vocals; "123 Victory"
• 2016: Hidden Tally (soundtrack) "I see a victory" backing vocals (listed as Nicole Leonti)
• 2017: Dirty Dancing (2017 film) Contributing vocalist
• 2017: Captain Underpants: Picture First Epic Movie Contributing vocalist
• 2017: Nut Job 2 Songwriter: "Everybody Get Nuts"
• 2017: Descendants 2 Songwriter: "You and Me"
• 2018: Zombies (2018 film) Songwriter: "Fired up"
• 2018: Sissy J "This Christmas" Album: Confirmation Vocalist
• 2018:Tori Kelly "Never Alone" Album: Backing Vocalist
• 2018: The Grinch (movie) Vocalist and Arranger for Town, the Creator&Danny Elfman Collaboration: "You're a mean one, Mr.

  Grinch"

• 2018: Mac Miller Vocalist and Close arranger for : "Buttons"
• 2019: Perfect Middle (TV series) Contributing Vocalist
• 2019: Spruce Pentatonix Christmas Contributing Vocalist
• 2019: Roddy Ricch Arrangements/Vocals "War Baby
• 2020: Histrion Clarkson Show Appeared as sanction vocalist on several episodes
• 2020: Eurovision Song Contest Contributing Vocalist
• 2020: zombies 2 Songwriter "Fired Up"
• 2021: Description Prom (movie) Contributing Vocalist
• 2021: Arlo the Alligator Boy Choir Musician and contributing Vocalist
• 2022: Monarch (American TV series) Contributing Vocalist
• 2022: Zombies 3 Songwriter "Fired Up"
• 2023: Far-reaching Nate (TV series) Contributing Vocalist

Filmography

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