Jekalyn Carr

Jekalyn Almonique Carr (born April 22, 1997) is an American gospel singer-songwriter. She has received six Grammy nominations, including a win for Best Gospel Performance/Song for “One Hallelujah” with Israel Houghton, Erica Campbell, Tasha Cobbs Leonard, and Jonathan McReynolds in 2025.

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. 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. 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.

On September 6 2024, Carr’s is set to release “Jekalyn Carr Presents... The Inspiration Project”. It is an album with songs featuring other recording artists including Emoni Wilkins, Jericho Worship and Timothy Rogers.

Discography Albums Studio albums Title Album details Peak chart positions US USGospel USInd.Promise Released: January 1st, 2010 Label: Independent Formats: CD, digital download — — — Greater Is Coming Released: May 21st, 2013 Label: Lunjeal Music Group Formats: CD, digital download 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 — JekalynReleased: October 20th, 2023 Label: WayNorth Music Formats: CD, digital download—13—Jekalyn X the LegendsReleased: November 7, 2025 Label: WayNorth Music Formats: CD, digital download — 13 —

Singles and other charting songs As lead artist

As featured artist "Bless Somebody Else (Dorothy's Song)" (Kurt Carr Featuring The Kurt Carr Singers & Friends) (2019) "Make It Right" (Maverick City Music featuring Dante Bowe, Todd Dulaney, Jekalyn Carr & Mav City Gospel Choir) (2021) "Mean Girls" (Leanna Crawford featuring Jekalyn Carr) (2021)

Published works You Will Win (2018)

Awards and nominations Year Ceremony Award ResultRef 2017 59th Annual Grammy Awards Grammy Award for Best Gospel Performance/Song ("You're Bigger (Live)") 2019 61st Annual Grammy Awards Grammy Award for Best Gospel Performance/Song ("You Will Win") Stellar Award for Traditional Album Of The Year (Changing Your Story) Albertina Walker Female Artist of the Year Music Video of the Year ("I Am Happy") Traditional Album of the Year (Jekalyn X the Legends) Traditional Artist of the Year Recording Music Package of the Year (Jekalyn X the Legends)