Julia Nixon

"Julia & Company" redirects here. For the television series, see Julia Child & Company.

Not to be confused with Julie Nixon or Julia Nickson.

Julia Carol Nixon (February 7, 1955 – September 29, 2021)^[1][2] was an American rhythm and blues singer.^[1]

Julia Nixon
Birth name	Julia Carol McGirt[1]
Born	(1955-02-07)February 7, 1955 Rowland, North Carolina, U.S.[1]
Died	September 29, 2021(2021-09-29) (aged 66)[1] Raleigh, North Carolina, U.S.
Genres	R&B
Occupations	Singer musician
Years active	1984–2021

Biography

Nixon was born Julia Carol McGirt in Rowland, North Carolina, on February 7, 1955.^[1] In the mid-1980s, she began leading a musical group called Julia & Company. The band had two singles that charted on the UK Singles Chart. "Breakin' Down (Sugar Samba)" reached #15 in March 1984,^[3] while "I'm So Happy" reached #56 in February 1985.^[4]

Her first solo album was released in 2007.^[5] At the 2009 Wammies, she won the Urban Contemporary Vocalist Award and her ensemble, Julia & Company, won the Urban Contemporary Duo/Group Award.^[6]

Nixon died from complications related to COVID-19 in Raleigh, on September 29, 2021, during the COVID-19 pandemic in North Carolina. She was 66 years old.^[1]

Discography

Studio album

• Keepin' On Track (2007)

Singles as Julia & Company

Year	Song	UK Chart [3][4]
1984	"Breakin' Down (Sugar Samba)"	15
1985	"I'm So Happy"	56