Jonathan Pierce is an American gospel/CCM singer from Odessa, Texas. His full name is Jonathan Pierce Edward Loveheart Hildreth although he prefers to perform using his first and middle names instead of his first and last name. Pierce began singing in church at age seven and took voice lessons from age nine. Following his graduation from high school, he relocated to Nashville, where he sang with the Christ Church Choir. After meeting with Naomi Judd, he was offered a spot with The Imperials (1990-1993) and then with the Gaither Vocal Band(1994-1997).
