Jekalyn Carr
Birth nameJekalyn Almonique Carr
Born (1997-04-22) April 22, 1997 (age 26)
Memphis, TN
OriginAtlanta, GA, West Memphis, AR
GenresGospel
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter
Years active2011-present
Labels
Websitewww.iamjekalyncarr.com

Jekalyn Almonique Carr (born April 22, 1997) is an American gospel singer-songwriter. [1][2] She has received five Grammy nominations, including a nomination for Best Gospel Album in 2022. [3]

Early life

Jekalyn Almonique Carr was born on April 22, 1997, to Jennifer Denise Carr and Allen Lindsey Carr in Arkansas. Jekalyn has two siblings, Allen Lindsey Carr Jr. and Allundria Carr.

At 5 years old, Carr began serving in her church's choir, and members of her family noted that she had a decent ear for music.[4] Carr is a self-taught vocalist and became a main chorister in her neighborhood church. At age 11, she was called to serve in ministry, both as a speaker and singer.

Music career

At the age of 15, her professional focus shifted to music when her single, “Greater Is Coming,” debuted on Billboard’s Gospel Music Top Ten.[citation needed] Carr received her first Stellar Award at the age of 16. In 2021, Carr became the first gospel artist to be inducted into the Women Songwriters Hall of Fame and in 2022, she received the Lifetime Achievement Award from President Joe Biden. [citation needed]

Discography

Albums

Studio albums

Title Album details Peak chart positions
US
 US
Gospel
 US
Ind.
Promise — — —
Greater Is Coming 183 3 31
It's Gonna Happen
  • Released: October 7th, 2014
  • Label: Lunjeal Music Group
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 — 9 —
The Life Project
  • Released: August 5th, 2016
  • Label: Lunjeal Music Group
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 — 1 17
One Nation Under God
  • Released: February 23rd, 2018
  • Label: Lunjeal Music Group
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 — 1 10
Changing Your Story
  • Released: October 23rd, 2020
  • Label: Lunjeal Music Group
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 — 8 —
Jekalyn
  • Released: October 20th, 2023
  • Label: WayNorth Music
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 — 13 —


Singles and other charting songs

As lead artist

List of singles, as a lead artist, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album

US Adult R&B
[5]
Hot Gospel Songs
[6]
Gospel Airplay
[7]
Gospel Digital
[8]
"Greater Is Coming" 2012 — 7 7 6 Greater Is Coming
"They Said, But God Said" 2013 — 18 16 —
"It's Gonna Happen" 2014 — 15 13 23 It's Gonna Happen
"Something Big" 2015 — — 19 —
"You're Bigger" 2016 — 2 1 1 The Life Project
"You Spoke Over Me" 2017 — — 29 —
"You Are Our Joy" — 22 28 —
"You Will Win" — 5 1 1 One Nation Under God
"It's Yours" [9] 2018 — 3 1 —
"Stay With Me" (Featuring Ashley Mackey) — — — 3
"I Am A Winner" — — — 24
"I See Miracles" 2019 — 10 4 4 Non-album single
"Changing Your Story" [10] 2020 — 6 1 3 Changing Your Story
"Power Of Love" 30 — — —
"Jehovah Jireh" [11] 2021 — 7 1 —
"New Day" (With Bianca) 2022 — 23 — — Non-album single
"My Portion" [12] — 12 1 8 Non-album single
"Great Christmas" — — — — Non-album single
"I Believe God" 2023 — 8 1 — Jekalyn
"God of War" (Featuring Elevation Worship & ELEVATION RHYTHM) — — — —

As featured artist

Published works

  • You Will Win (2018)[13]

Awards and nominations

Year Ceremony Award Result Ref
2017 59th Annual Grammy Awards Grammy Award for Best Gospel Performance/Song ("You're Bigger (Live)") Nominated [14]
2019 61st Annual Grammy Awards Grammy Award for Best Gospel Performance/Song ("You Will Win") Nominated [14]
Grammy Award for Best Gospel Album (One Nation Under God) Nominated [14]
34th Annual Stellar Awards Albertina Walker Female Vocalist of the Year Won
Traditional Female Vocalist of the Year Won
Traditional CD of the Year (One Nation Under God) Won
Recorded Music Package of the Year (One Nation Under God) Nominated
Artist of the Year Nominated
2020 62nd Annual Grammy Awards Grammy Award for Best Gospel Performance/Song ("See The Light") Nominated [14]
2021 36th Annual Stellar Awards Stellar Award for Traditional Female Vocalist Won [15]
Stellar Award for Traditional Album Of The Year (Changing Your Story) Won [15]
2022 64th Annual Grammy Awards Grammy Award for Best Gospel Album (Changing Your Story: Live) Nominated [14]

References

  1. ^ "Multiple Award-Winning Gospel Artist and Entrepreneur Jekalyn Carr Expands Beauty Brand". Forbes.
  2. ^ Gitonga, Ruth (December 13, 2022). "Jekalyn Carr's bio: age, career, family songs, record label". Briefly. Retrieved June 22, 2023.
  3. ^ https://www.grammy.com/artists/jekalyn-carr/19610
  4. ^ "Happy Birthday Jekayln Carr". Totally Gospel. April 22, 2023. Retrieved June 22, 2023.
  5. ^ "Jekalyn Carr Chart History: Adult R&B Airplay". Billboard. Retrieved June 26, 2023.
  6. ^ "Jekalyn Carr Chart History: Hot Gospel Songs". Billboard. Retrieved June 26, 2023.
  7. ^ "Jekalyn Carr Chart History: Gospel Airplay". Billboard. Retrieved June 26, 2023.
  8. ^ "Jekalyn Carr Chart History: Gospel Digital Song Sales". Billboard. Retrieved June 26, 2023.
  9. ^ "Kirk Franklin, Jekalyn Carr & Casting Crowns Add New No. 1s on Christian/Gospel Charts". Billboard.
  10. ^ "NEEDTOBREATHE, PJ Morton & Jekalyn Carr Rule Religious Charts". Billboard.
  11. ^ "Jekalyn Carr Earns Fifth Gospel Airplay No. 1 with 'Jehovah Jireh'". Billboard.
  12. ^ "Jekalyn Carr Earns Sixth Gospel Airplay Leader with 'My Portion'". Billboard.
  13. ^ Carr, Jekalyn (February 20, 2018). You Will Win: Inspirational Strategies to Help You Overcome. Trilogy Christian. ISBN 9781640880122. Retrieved July 19, 2018 – via Amazon.
  14. ^ a b c d e https://www.grammy.com/artists/jekalyn-carr/19610
  15. ^ a b "2021 Stellar Gospel Music Awards: Full Winners List". Billboard.

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