Nicole C. Mullen

American singer and songwriter Nicole C. Mullen is a contemporary gospel singer who has been active since 1991. Born January 3th 1967 in Cincinnati, Ohio, Mullen was originally a backing singer at the Christ for the Nations Institute in Dallas, Texas, before landing a recording contract with Frontline Records and releasing her debut album, Don't Let Me Go, in 1991. She continued to sing backup for Christian contemporary artists such as Michael W. Smith, Amy Grant, and the Newsboys, as well as releasing her second record, Wish Me Love, in 1992 and a self-titled album in 2000. Her vocals have also appeared on children's television series Yo! Kids and Veggies Tales. After signing to Word Records in 1998 she released her fourth album, Talk About It, which went on to sell half a million copies. She won Female Vocalist of the Year at the GMA Dove Awards in 2002 and 2005 and released her first live album, Live from Cincinnati: Bringin' It Home, in 2003. Mullen was inducted into the Christian Music Hall of Fame in 2011 and has been nominated for two Grammy Awards for Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year in 2002 and 2005. She is also active with the Christian relief organization, Compassion International.