Darlene Smith Jackson
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Darlene Smith Jackson

Portsmouth, Virginia, United States | Established. Jan 01, 1976 | SELF

Portsmouth, Virginia, United States | SELF
Established on Jan, 1976
Solo Christian Singer/Songwriter

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"Honorable Mention Songwriter"

Darlene received honorable mention in the May 2006 songwriting competition. Song of the Year is an international songwriting contest and only a select few reach honorable mention status. Her winning song was "Use Me Lord". - Song of The Year Songwriting Contest


"Songwriting Finalist In International Songwriting Contest"

Portsmouth, VA native Darlene S. Jackson recently received the honor of being named a finalist by Song of the Year (http://www.songoftheyear.com/) songwriting contest. Song of the Year is an international songwriting contest supporting VH-1's Save The Music Foundation. The Song of the Year judges are some of the biggest names in music including many Grammy Award winners.
Song of the Year is excited to recognize Darlene for her exceptional songwriting ability for the song "God Is Standing By". Darlene competed against songwriters from all over the world for this honor. When asked what inspired the song, Darlene commented that she wanted to encourage people that were going through hard times to let them know that no matter what situation they are in, God is standing by.
Currently, Darlene is concentrating on her songwriting and music career in the direction of getting a record and publishing deal. She wants to share with others all over the world the gift that God has given her and that her music will minister to everyone. - Song of The Year Songwriting Contest


Discography

"Songs From My Heart To Yours" is one of my CD projects. It is being played on the radio. The most popular song that is being played is "Come On And Rescue Me". My latest CD project is "I Have To Rejoice". Both CD's are available on CD Baby. I have recently received the honor of being named a finalist in the Song of the Year International song contest with the winning song coming from my "I Have To Rejoice" CD. The name of the song is God Is Standing By.

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I love the Lord and live the life I sing about. Everyone that sings with me in my band must love the Lord as much as I do. My influences are Pastor Shirley Caesar and The Hawkins Singers.