Trivia

With 'Llegar A Ti,' Jaci became the first Christian artist to go to #1 on any Billboard Latin chart.

Has released 5 English-language albums and 4 Spanish ones.

Although she performs Latin music, she does not speak Spanish fluently.

Recognized as the fastest-selling solo debut recording artist in her genre.

Married Nic Gonzalez, lead singer of Christian/Latino Jam band Salvador, on December 17, 2006.

Mysteriously lost her hearing at age 9, but quickly recovered.

She's a spokesperson for the Spanish portion of John Frieda ads.

She's been nominated for 1 Grammy, 1 Latin Grammy, 3 Latin Billboard Music Awards, and has been nominated and won many Dove Awards.

Has released 16 #1 singles.

"God So Loved" was the first single to achieve #1 status on all of Christian Research Report's radio charts.

"Como Se Cura Una Herida" was the most played song of 2001 on Latin radio.

Performed at the 2001 Presidential Inaugural Ceremonies.

Invited by President Bush and First Lady Laura Bush to perform in Washington, D.C. at the 2002 White House Salute to Gospel Music.

Father David Velasquez is part of the Christian trio The Galileans.

Her parents divorced in 2000; this deeply affected her.

Wrote an inspirational book ("A Heavenly Place"; "Un Lugar Celestial") that was available in both English and Spanish.

First solo artist in the history of Christian music to reach Gold status with a debut album prior to the release of a sophomore project.

"Llegar A Ti" was the only debut single from any new artist to reach #1 on the Billboard Hot Latin Tracks chart in 1999.

'Llegar A Ti' reached #1 on the Billboard Hot Latin Tracks chart and the Latin Pop chart.

Was the first artist to represent the Nashville music community and the Gospel music industry in the Best Latin Pop Performance category at the Grammy Awards.

Performed both the U.S. and Mexico national anthems at a World Cup soccer match in 2002.

The first album she remembers buying is U2's "The Joshua Tree.".

Her first son, Zealand David Gonzalez, was born on 3 November 2007.

Her second son, Soren Arthur Gonzalez, was born on February 20, 2009, weighing 8 lbs.

Was a guest columnist for "Campus Life Magazine".

International spokesmodel for Frizz-Ease hair care products by John Frieda.

Hobbies include rock climbing, photography, shopping, and driving her car.

Has 4 siblings: Mario, Julian, Mindy, and Dion.