Singer and songwriter Monique Ford began singing in church as a young girl in rural Selma, Alabama. Her love for music has grown over the years and is a true gift from God. Inspired by the likes of Whitney Houston and Yolanda Adams, Monique’s style is both contemporary and soulful. Monique earned her Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Alabama and accepted a position in Colorado with a Fortune 500 company, but music was never far from her heart. Upon her return to Selma she began singing at her home church. A local producer heard her sing one day and invited her to record. Though it wasn't gospel music she accepted the opportunity to record in a studio environment. Her first southern soul blues project titled "Get a Maid" was released in 2004. Monique wrote several songs on the successful project and went on to record two additional albums. However, she was never fulfilled with singing the blues and was led by God to walk away from it in 2008. Monique began the process of writing her current gospel release, “Journey”. The songs are a testament to her faith in God and a look into the journey her life has taken over the years. She is currently promoting her new album and spreading the love of Christ through song.