Jekalyn Carr

Jekalyn Carr (born April 22, 1997) is an American singer, songwriter, author, and motivational speaker.[1] She is a 3x Grammy nominated musician, a Dove Award winner.[2] Jekalyn wrote a book entitled You Will Win, which was published in 2018 and tied to a song released by the same name. The single stayed at #1 on the Billboard Gospel radio charts for 6 weeks.[3] Carr has also been featured on Greenleaf on the Oprah Winfrey Network and in the film Never Heard. Carr was also honored by Ebony magazine as one of the POWER 100 most influential people in the world.[4]

Jekalyn Carr
Birth nameJekalyn Almonique Carr
Born (1997-04-22) April 22, 1997
Currently resides in Atlanta GA - Born in Memphis, TN, lived in West Memphis AR in early childhood
Occupation(s)Author, actor, singer, songwriter, speaker
Years active2011-present
LabelsLunjeal
Websitewww.iamjekalyncarr.com

Early life

Carr was born on April 22, 1997, lives in Atlanta GA, born in Memphis, Tennessee She is a native from West Memphis, Arkansas,[5],[6]born to Allen Carr,[7] and Jennifer Carr. She has three siblings: Allen Carr Jr., Allundria Carr.[8]

Music career

Her first national single was released in 2012, with the release of "Greater Is Coming", by Lunjeal Music Group.[9] This was on her debut studio album, Greater Is Coming, released on May 21, 2013,[9] and this was her breakthrough release reaching No. 3 on Billboard Gospel Albums.[10] Carr won a Stellar Award at the age of 16.[11] She released her subsequent studio album, It's Gonna Happen, on October 7, 2014.[9] This was followed by her live albums The Life Project and One Nation Under God, both of which debuted at #1 on Billboard Gospel Albums chart.[10] All of her albums were released on the independent label Lunjeal Music Group.

Discography

Studio albums

  • Promise (2011), Independent
  • Greater is Coming (2013), Lunjeal
  • It's Gonna Happen (2014), Lunjeal
  • The Life Project (2016), Lunjeal
  • One Nation Under God (2018), Lunjeal

Singles

  • "Greater Is Coming" (2012)
  • "Something Big" (2014)
  • "You're Bigger" (2016)
  • "You Will Win" (2017)
  • "I See Miracles" (2019)
  • "Changing Your Story" (2020)

Published works
  • You Will Win (2018)[12]

References
  1. Washington, Lisa (June 29, 2011). "Jekalyn Carr: A star on the rise". WMC-TV. Retrieved April 22, 2015.
  2. "Jekalyn Carr". Grammy Awards. Recording Academy. Retrieved July 19, 2018.
  3. "Jekalyn Carr Chart History: Hot Gospel Songs". Billboard. Retrieved July 19, 2018.
  4. Delane, Denisha (November 12, 2014). "Ebony Power 100: Bishop T.D. Jakes, Tamela Mann, Bishop Noel Jones, Jekalyn Carr + Pastor Michael Andrew Owens Make the List". Faith in the Bay. Retrieved July 19, 2018.
  5. AllMusic. "Jekalyn Carr". AllMusic. Retrieved April 22, 2015.
  6. "Carr Jekalyn Almonique". ASCAP. Retrieved July 18, 2018.
  7. "Songwriter/Composer: CARR ALLEN LINDSEY". BMI. Retrieved July 18, 2018.
  8. Keith, Patsy (August 18, 2007). "Young girl's talent clear from early age". The Commercial Appeal. Retrieved April 22, 2015.
  9. AllMusic. "Jekalyn Carr : Discography". AllMusic. Retrieved April 22, 2015.
  10. "Jekalyn Carr Chart History: Top Gospel Albums". Billboard. Retrieved July 19, 2018.
  11. Santi, Christina (June 8, 2018). "10 Fresh Gospel Acts to Help Get Your Praise On". Ebony. Ebony Media Operations. Retrieved July 19, 2018.
  12. Carr, Jekalyn. "You Will Win: Inspirational Strategies to Help You Overcome". Amazon. Retrieved July 19, 2018.
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