Alexis Marie Nucklos-Allen (born October 2, 1967),Alexis Marie Nucklos - familytreenow.com known professionally as Lexi Allen, is an American gospel singer, producer, actress, comedian, television personality, and screenwriter.

Early life and education Alexis Marie Nucklos was born in Columbus, Ohio, where she grew up singing in her grandfather's church.J.J. Thompson. "BG singer to release an album". The BG News April 13, 1990 (1990), BGSU Student Newspaper. Book 5071, pg. 3. Nucklos is the daughter of physician Dr. Ruby Nucklos. She attended and graduated from Bowsher High School in Toledo. Nucklos later attended Bowling Green State University, where she majored in communications."Lexi is back on the gospel scene with a new urban-edge album", Toledo Blade, January 22, 2000, pg. 8. During her freshman year in college, she was awarded the Ms. Bronze Pageant.Jared O. Wadley. "Women vie for 'Bronze'. The BG News April 16, 1986 (1986). BGSU Student Newspaper. Book 4517, pg. 5. In 1989, she became a member of Zeta Phi Beta.Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, Psi Epsilon Chapter at Bowling Green State University, Chapter Lineage, psiepsilonzetas.wixsite.com; accessed March 22, 2018.

Career For a time she sang background vocals for, among others, Gerald LeVert, Vanessa Bell Armstrong, and Fred Hammond."Lexi: ...And That's The Way It Is." Billboard Magazine: The International NewsWeekly of Music, Video and Home Entertainment, Vol. 112, No. 21 (May 20, 2000), pg. 47.Lexi: Malaco - Gospel After the release of her debut album Call Her Lexi (1990)Call Her Lexi, AllMusic.com; accessed March 22, 2018. she stepped away from music, instead studying and working as a teacher, before renewing her singing career a decade later.Inspired, energized, singer, start on the comeback trail, chronicle.augusta.com; accessed March 22, 2018. Nucklos also married a music producer Michael Allen, who helped manage her musical career. During their marriage, Allen captured the attention of former boxing champion Evander Holyfield, who had set up the record label Real Deal Records.Former heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield founds label - MTV While signed onto Holyfield's label, Lexi released Lexi & That's the Way It Is (2002), A Praise in the Valley (2004) and What Heaven Hears (2005).

The 2004 album earned her a Stellar Gospel Music Award nomination.Malaco Records to Release Phenomenal, the New Album from Acclaimed Artist & Beloved Talk Show Host Lexi, BusinessWire.com; accessed March 22, 2018. In 2006, Allen became the public face of The Word Network, where she presents the regular program "The Word Network Church with Lexi". She also hosted The Lexi Show, aired by The Word Network, on which she has interviewed such guests as B.Slade (then known as Tonex), Carlton Pearson, Shirley Caesar, DeWayne Woods and many others.The Lexi Show Videos , wapistan.co.in; accessed March 22, 2018.Profile, dagospeltruth.com; accessed March 22, 2018.The Word Network Announces The Return Of “The Lexi Show” , thelightnc.hellobeautiful.com; accessed March 22, 2018.

In 2010, The Lexi Show was suspended for nearly a year,The Word Network will no longer air The Lexi Show , thegospelblog.com; accessed March 22, 2018.The Word Network's "The Lexi Show" Comes To An End , higherrockmusic.com; accessed March 22, 2018. soon after an interview in which Tonex spoke candidly about his same-sex attraction and his views on sexuality in general.Lexi Out of Word Network: Did She Go To Far With Tonex Interview? , thelightnc.hellobeautiful.com; accessed March 22, 2018.Lexi Out of Word Network Because of Controversial Tonex Interview? , EURweb.com; accessed March 22, 2018. The show returned in 2011, and later after a three-year hiatus, in 2015.The Word Network Brings Back “The Lexi Show”, PathMEGAzine.com; accessed March 22, 2018.

Her 2012 album Phenomenal was produced after she signed with Malaco Music Group. The singles "Burn It All Down" and "Abide" from this album hit the Billboard Hot Gospel Songs charts,New Single from Lexi - "Abide" | I Choose Gospel peaking at #20 and #14 respectively.Lexi - Chart history, Billboard.com; accessed March 22, 2018.

Allen appears regularly on The Yolanda Adams Morning Show with the segment "Inside Inspiration with Lexi".Inside Inspiration with Lexi, The Yolanda Adams Morning Show via archive.org; accessed March 22, 2018. On her YouTube channel, she has created comedy videos dealing with subjects such as church culture, African-American culture, and parodies of well-known TV shows.Pure Parody: Lexi Takes On Mary Mary , alwaysalist.com; accessed March 22, 2018.lexitelevision, YouTube.com; accessed March 22, 2018.Mother Walker's Sanctified Straight Talk is Hilarious, shine.forharriet.com; accessed March 22, 2018. She also runs ALX Hair, a business selling hair extensions.ALX Hair website , alxhair.com; accessed March 22, 2018.

Personal life Allen was married to Michael Dwayne Allen; the couple have one child together, son Michael Alexander Osaze.Lexi Update and CD Photo Shoot, GospelFlava.com; accessed March 22, 2018. Michael Dwayne Allen was diagnosed with cancer and ultimately succumbed to the disease on October 5, 2004.Michael Allen | Biography. All Music Guide. Retrieved on February 17, 2019,

Discography

Albums Call Her Lexi (1990) Lexi & That's the Way It Is (2001) Somewhere Different (2002) A Praise in the Valley (2004) What Heaven Hears (2005) Phenomenal (2012) Just Listen (2018)

Filmography

Television The Word Network Church With Lexi (2006) The Lexi Show (2010–2011; 2015) Churchy (2024–present) YouTube Shows Holy Ghost Enforcers (2012–present) Ghetto Bewitched (2015–present)

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