Gospel Music Icon & Worship Leader; Grammy Winner; Billboard Top Gospel Artist of the Decade; Author of "Do It Anyway"
Tasha Cobbs Leonard Biography
Tasha Cobbs Leonard is a prominent figure in contemporary gospel music, recognized for her powerful vocals and commitment to her Christian faith. Cobbs Leonard began her solo music career with the independently released album "Smile," which led to the release of her debut EP, "Grace," under Motown Gospel. That project earned a Grammy Award, three Dove Awards, and three Stellar Awards, driven by the chart-topping, platinum-selling single "Break Every Chain."
Billboard named Cobbs Leonard the Top Gospel Artist of the Decade, highlighting her influence in gospel music. Her follow-up album, "One Place Live," received a Grammy nomination, two Billboard Music Award nominations, and a BET Award nomination. The album "Heart. Passion. Pursuit." set a record for first-week streams for a gospel album and became the highest-selling new release of its year. The Grammy-nominated "Royalty: Live at the Ryman" featured the gospel radio hit "In Spite of Me." Recorded live in Chicago, "HYMNS" included collaborations with Jennifer Hudson and Mary Mary, reaching number three on the gospel chart.
Cobbs Leonard's studio album "TASHA" marked a significant chapter in her career, produced by her husband and longtime collaborator Kenneth Leonard Jr. The album blends gospel, R&B, pop, hip-hop, and bluegrass. "TASHA" received critical acclaim from The New York Times, Billboard, People, and Essence, debuted at No. 1 on Billboard's Top Gospel Albums Chart, and its lead single "Do It Anyway" reached the top of the Billboard Gospel Airplay and Mediabase Gospel charts. The project earned two Grammy Award nominations for Best Gospel Album and Best Gospel Performance/Song for her duet "Church" featuring John Legend, bringing her career total to 11 Grammy nominations.
Throughout her career, Cobbs Leonard has won three Billboard Music Awards, 12 Dove Awards, three Grammy Awards, and 16 Stellar Awards. She also received the Outstanding Gospel/Christian Album award at the NAACP Image Awards for "TASHA." Cobbs Leonard has accumulated more than two billion streams, achieved multiple No. 1 singles and five No. 1 albums, and performed with artists such as Common, Nicki Minaj, Ne-Yo, and Ciara. She has appeared on national television programs including Good Morning America, CNN's Fourth of July, BET's Black Girls Rock, and the Super Bowl Gospel Celebration.
Cobbs Leonard is known for her openness about personal experiences with infertility, grief, depression, and spiritual growth, fostering a sense of community among her audience. Beyond music, she is an author, actress, entrepreneur, and worship leader, co-pastoring The Purpose Place Church in South Carolina with Kenneth Leonard Jr. Her work continues to impact gospel music, ministry, and culture.
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