Tasha Cobbs Leonard facts for kids

Natasha Tameika Cobbs Leonard, born on July 7, 1981, is a famous American gospel singer and songwriter. She is known for her powerful voice and inspiring music.

In 2013, she released an album called Grace. It included her very popular song "Break Every Chain". This song became a huge hit. The album reached No. 61 on the Billboard charts.

Tasha Cobbs Leonard has won many important awards for her music. She won a Grammy Award for Best Gospel/Contemporary Christian Music Performance. She has also received 15 Stellar Awards, 3 Billboard Music Awards, and 9 Dove Awards. Her most famous song is "Break Every Chain".

About Tasha Cobbs Leonard

Her Early Life

Natasha Tameika Cobbs was born in Jesup, Georgia. Her parents were Bishop Fritz Cobbs and Pastor Bertha Cobbs. She grew up in a family that loved music and faith. From a young age, she started leading worship at her father's church, Jesup New Life Ministries.

Her Family Life

In 2017, Tasha Cobbs Leonard married Kenneth Leonard. He is a music producer. They had a private ceremony with close family and friends. In July 2021, they adopted a son named Asher. Tasha has shared that she faced challenges with her mood in the past. She has spoken about how she found strength and help.

Her Church Work

In 2006, Tasha moved to Atlanta. She became a founding member of the dReam Center Church of Atlanta. Bishop William Murphy led this church. Tasha became an Elder there. She was in charge of praise and worship and managed the Worship and Arts department. She continued this work until 2020. In 2018, she appeared in a movie called Sinners Wanted.

In 2020, Tasha Cobbs Leonard and her husband, Kenneth, started their own church. It is called The Purpose Place Church. It is located in Spartanburg, South Carolina. They both serve as pastors there. Bishop William Murphy is still an important mentor to Tasha.

Her Music Journey

Tasha Cobbs Leonard began her solo music career in 2010. She released her first album, Smile, on her own. This album caught the attention of EMI Gospel. This company is now known as Motown Gospel.

They released her album, Grace, in 2013. This album was very successful. It reached No. 61 on the Billboard 200 chart. It also went all the way to No. 1 on the Top Gospel Albums chart. Her songs "Break Every Chain" and "For Your Glory" also became No. 1 hits on the Hot Gospel Songs charts.

In 2014, Tasha Cobbs won her first Grammy Award. This was for Best Gospel/Contemporary Christian Music Performance. She also won several GMA Dove Awards. These included Gospel Performance of the Year and Contemporary Gospel/Urban Song of the Year. In 2015, she was named Gospel Artist of the Year at the GMA Dove Awards.

Her album One Place: Live was released in 2015. It also reached No. 1 on the Top Gospel Albums chart. Her 2017 album, Heart. Passion. Pursuit., also topped the Gospel charts. It featured collaborations with other artists.

Main Albums

Tasha Cobbs Leonard has released several studio and live albums.

• Smile (2010)
• Grace (2013) - This album sold over 178,000 copies in the US and was certified Gold.
• One Place: Live (2015) - This live album sold over 80,000 copies in the US.
• Heart. Passion. Pursuit. (2017)
• Heart. Passion. Pursuit.: Live at Passion City Church (2018)
• Royalty (Live at the Ryman) (2020)
• Hymns (2022)
• 10 Years of Tasha (2023) - A compilation album celebrating her music.

Popular Songs

Tasha Cobbs Leonard has many popular songs.

• "Break Every Chain" (2012) - This song was certified Platinum.
• "For Your Glory" (2012) - This song was certified Gold.
• "Put a Praise on It" (2015) - Featuring Kierra Sheard, this song was certified Gold.
• "I'm Getting Ready" (2017) - Featuring Nicki Minaj.
• "Your Spirit" (2018) - This song was certified Platinum.
• "This Is a Move" (2019)
• "In Spite Of Me" (2020) - Featuring Ciara.
• "Blessings" (2023) - A song with Nicki Minaj that reached No. 1 on the US Gospel chart.

Awards and Recognitions

Tasha Cobbs Leonard has won many awards for her amazing music.

• Grammy Awards: She won a Grammy in 2014 for "Break Every Chain (Live)".
• Billboard Music Awards: She has won three Billboard Music Awards for Top Gospel Artist and Top Gospel Album.
• GMA Dove Awards: She has won nine Dove Awards. These include Gospel Performance of the Year, Contemporary Gospel/Urban Album of the Year, and Gospel Artist of the Year multiple times.
• ASCAP Rhythm and Soul Awards: She has won several awards for her songs like "Put a Praise on It" and "I'm Getting Ready".

These awards show how much her music has touched people's lives.

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