About Martha Jones Owens

Martha Jones Owens

            Martha Jones Owens, singer, and musician grew up in Spanish Camp, a small town in Northeastern Wharton County, Texas where everyone knows each other. She attended T.L. Pink in Glen Flora, E.A. Greer Junior High, and El Campo High School. After high school, Martha was very driven and attended many colleges, which included Wharton Junior College, Houston Community College, and Alvin Junior College. During her time in high school, she participated in the El Campo High School Band and Choir. She had her fingers in many musical pots. Martha learned to play alto/soprano sax, flute, clarinet, and drums. She finally mastered the clarinet.

         Martha initially developed her music ability in church. Around the age of nine, she performed a great deal in her church choir. Her participation in the church choir aided in the growth of her long time ties with gospel music. Many gospel singers initially developed their musical abilities in churches where gospel prevailed as a mode of worship. Few, however, stayed exclusively in the religious realm. Speaking with Martha, you will find out that she has never thought about singing anything else but Gospel. Her deep-rooted faith, her impressively beautiful and powerful voice, a voice of such passion, forcibly expressive, and very exceptional, with a range that creates a sound that is as all-embracing and very heart felt. Martha’s voice is an alluring mixture of R&B, Jazz, and Gospel that are truly distinguishing and matchless.

       Martha was raised in a very religious environment most of her influences in music came from her family and church. Out of the many influences, the late Reverend E. S. Fields, Pastor of the Rising Star Baptist Church made the greatest impact on her life. It was at the Rising Star Baptist Church that she became the church musician. Many influential music icons that have inspired her are Aretha Franklin, Gladys Knight, and Shirley Caesar. She has not worked with any of these Icons, however, she dreams of the day she will be on stage with them.

       Martha has organized many musical groups in her community including The Crusaders from The Rising Star Choir, 20-Century District Youth Choir, J.U.S.T., and the Anointed Praise Ministry Youth Praise Team. She was also a Lead Soloist in the Spirit Truth & Praise and Gulf Coast Community Choir and for more than seven years, she has been blessing people with her On Line Daily and Inspirational Ministry. People all over the world request her to pray for them and daily she e-mails different prayers to them. The joy that she receives from this ministry is awesome.

   She is an incredibly active participant in helping her community and she has participated and organized countless benefits, aiding homeless citizens, toy drives, and food drives. The City of Wharton Police Department asked Martha to join the "Shattered Dreams" program that educates the teenage community about the dangers of drinking and driving where she performed on November 15, 2006 as a guest soloist. She will never forget this wonderful experience. It touched so many kids.

Martha realizes that the path to stardom is never easy, of course, and that is true for her as it is for any other Artist trying to build a career. She had so many requests from colleagues, fans, and friends wanting her to record a CD of her exceptional voice. The late Morris Bailey set her up to audition for Asinni Records. The CEO of the company knew Mr. Bailey and trusted his word. He said, "I want you to hear someone who can move mountains." The CEO heard her and she landed a contract with the company. Asinni Records feels very blessed to have her as an Artist and is excited to work with her extraordinary talent. The CEO of Asinni, Inc. comments "And while I think all of us admire Martha’s creative talents as a Recording Artist, it is her lifelong pursuit of wanting to be a Recording Artist that I find most inspiring.

Asinni endorses diversity in its artist, believing that a talent must be multifaceted in order to reach the plateau that all Artists strive to attain. This poses no problem for Martha vocalizing different styles of music is her forte; not only traditional gospel, but her repertoire includes Latin influenced sounds such as Tejano and Italian; coupling this with the fact that she is challenging herself by studying other languages will only prove elemental in adding to her resume as a performer and boosting her appeal with audiences universally. She is currently beginning the promotion of her new album Titled "Martha Jones Owens." 'I'll be in heaven "is due in stores 2008. The CD shows her spiritual artistry and soulful spirit combined with powerful songs that will bless everyone.

                      For booking information contact Sharon White at 281-575-6252