Tasha Cobbs Leonard facts for kids

Natasha Tameika Cobbs Leonard (born July 7, 1981) is an American gospel singer and songwriter. She is famous for her powerful voice and inspiring songs. Her music often shares messages of faith and hope.

Tasha Cobbs Leonard became well-known in 2013 with her extended play (EP) called Grace. An EP is like a mini-album with fewer songs. The main song from this EP, "Break Every Chain", became a huge hit. This EP even reached No. 61 on the Billboard charts, which lists the most popular music.

She has won many important awards for her music. At the 56th Annual Grammy Awards, Tasha Cobbs Leonard won a Grammy for Best Gospel/Contemporary Christian Music Performance. A Grammy is one of the highest honors in music! She has also won 15 Stellar Awards, 3 Billboard Music Awards, and 9 Dove Awards. Her song "Break Every Chain" is her most famous hit.

Early Life and Family

Natasha Tameika Cobbs was born on July 7, 1981, in Jesup, Georgia. Her parents were Bishop Fritz Cobbs and Pastor Bertha Cobbs. She grew up in a family deeply involved in church and music.

Tasha started leading worship at a young age at Jesup New Life Ministries. This church was founded by her father.

In 2017, Tasha married Kenneth Leonard, who is a music producer. They had a private ceremony with family and friends. In 2021, they adopted a son named Asher, welcoming him into their family.

Ministry Work

Tasha Cobbs Leonard has dedicated much of her life to ministry through music. From 2006, she toured across America for three years with Pastor William H. Murphy III. He leads the dReam Center Church in Atlanta, Georgia.

After touring, she continued to lead worship at the dReam Center Church. She also helped manage the Worship and Arts department there. In 2018, she even appeared as herself in a movie called Sinners Wanted.

In 2019, Tasha and her husband, Kenneth, started their own church. It is called The Purpose Place Church and is located in Spartanburg, South Carolina. They both serve as pastors there.

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 a major record label, EMI Gospel. This label is now known as Motown Gospel.

EMI Gospel then released her EP, Grace, on February 5, 2013. This EP quickly became popular. It reached No. 61 on the overall Billboard 200 chart. It also climbed to No. 2 on the Top Gospel Albums chart, and later reached No. 1!

Her songs "Break Every Chain" and "For Your Glory" also became No. 1 hits on the Hot Gospel Songs charts. In 2014, she won her first Grammy Award for "Break Every Chain". She also won several GMA Dove Awards, including Gospel Performance of the Year. In 2015, she was named Gospel Artist of the Year at the GMA Dove Awards.

Albums and Songs

Tasha Cobbs Leonard has released several successful albums and singles.

• Smile (2010)
• Grace (2013) - This EP sold over 178,000 copies in the U.S. and was certified Gold.
• One Place: Live (2015) - This live album reached No. 1 on the Gospel charts.
• Heart. Passion. Pursuit. (2017) - This album also hit No. 1 on the Gospel charts.
• Royalty (Live at the Ryman) (2020)
• Hymns (2022)
• 10 Years of Tasha (2023) - A compilation of her songs.

Some of her most popular songs include:

• "Break Every Chain" (2012) - This song was certified Platinum, meaning it sold over 1 million copies!
• "For Your Glory" (2012)
• "Put a Praise on It" (2015) - featuring Kierra Sheard
• "I'm Getting Ready" (2017) - featuring Nicki Minaj
• "Your Spirit" (2018) - This song also went Platinum.
• "This Is a Move" (2019)
• "In Spite Of Me" (2020) - featuring Ciara

She has also been featured on songs by other artists, like Kirk Franklin, Matt Redman, and Nicki Minaj.

Awards and Recognitions

Tasha Cobbs Leonard has received many awards for her contributions to gospel music.

• Grammy Awards: She won a Grammy for "Best Gospel/Contemporary Christian Music Performance" in 2014 for "Break Every Chain".
• Stellar Awards: She has won 15 Stellar Awards, which celebrate excellence in gospel music.
• Billboard Music Awards: She has won 3 Billboard Music Awards, including "Top Gospel Artist" multiple times.
• GMA Dove Awards: She has won 9 Dove Awards, recognizing her achievements in Christian music.

She has been nominated for many other awards, showing her impact on the music world.

See also

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