Tasha Cobbs

Natasha Tameika Cobbs-Leonard (born July 7, 1981), better known by her stage name Tasha Cobbs, is an American gospel singer, musician, and songwriter. She released her major label debut album Grace in 2013 with the hit lead single "Break Every Chain". The album reached No. 61 on the Billboard charts. Her biggest hit song was "Break Every Chain".

Cobbs Leonard has won various awards during her music career, including 3 Billboard Music Awards, 12 Dove Awards, 3 Grammy Awards, and 16 Stellar Awards.

Early life Natasha Tameika Cobbs was born on July 7, 1981, in Jesup, Georgia, to Bishop Fritz Cobbs (1954–2014) and Pastor Bertha Cobbs. She started leading worship at Jesup New Life Ministries, founded by her father.

On March 3, 2017, in a private ceremony attended by family and friends, she married Kenneth Leonard, a music producer and her longtime love. Leonard brought into the marriage three children, Alanaa, Nehemiah, and Symphony. In July 2021, they adopted a son, Asher.

Ministry In 2006, she moved to Atlanta and became a charter member of the dReam Center Church of Atlanta under the leadership of Bishop William Murphy. She was ordained as an Elder and led praise & worship and managing the Worship and Arts department until 2020.

In 2020, Cobbs-Leonard and her husband, Kenneth Leonard, founded The Purpose Place Church in Spartanburg, South Carolina, where they co-pastor. Bishop William Murphy continues to serve as Cobbs-Leonard's spiritual father and mentor.

Music career She started her solo music career in 2010 with the independently self-released album Smile. The EP later reached No. 1 on the Top Gospel Albums chart.

Discography Albums Studio albums + List of studio albums, with selected chart positions Title Project details Peak chart positions USGospel UKC&G Smile Released: July 7, 2010 Label: Tasha Cobbs Formats: CD, digital download — 23 —Grace Released: February 5, 2013 Label: EMI Gospel/Motown Gospel Formats: CD, digital download EP with 8 tracks and deluxe edition with 10 tracks 61 1 — RIAA: Gold Heart. Passion. Pursuit. Released: August 25, 2017 Label: Capitol Christian Music Group/Motown Gospel Formats: CD, digital download Standard edition with 10 tracks and deluxe edition with 16 tracks 35 1 19HymnsReleased: October 7, 2022 Label: TeeLee/Motown Gospel Formats: CD, digital download— 3 —TashaReleased: July 25, 2025 Label: Motown Gospel Formats: CD, digital download — 1 — "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory

Live albums + List of live albums, with selected chart positions Title Project details Peak chart positions UKC&G Heart. Passion. Pursuit.: Live at Passion City Church Released: November 2, 2018 Label: Capitol Christian Music Group/Motown Gospel Formats: CD, digital download — 1 —Smile (Reissued Live) Released: November 22, 2019 Label: Capitol Christian Music Group/Motown Gospel Formats: CD, digital download — — —Royalty (Live at the Ryman) Released: September 25, 2020 Label: TeeLee/Capitol Christian Music Group/Motown Gospel Formats: CD, digital download — 1 — "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory

Compilation albums + List of compilation albums, with selected chart positions Title Project details Peak chart positions UKC&G USAdult R&B "Break Every Chain"2012 1 29 RIAA: Platinum Grace "For Your Glory" 1 — RIAA: Gold USAdult R&B USGospel Award Winning Gospel Songs "Put a Praise on it" 2019 "I'm Getting Ready" 2020 "You Know My Name" 2022 "In Spite of Me" "Jehovah Jireh"

BET Awards +YearCategoryWorkResult 2016 Best Gospel Artist Herself 2017 Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award "My World Needs You" 2018 "I'm Getting Ready" 2026 "Already Good (Tasha Slide)" Her Award Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award "Church"

Billboard Music Awards +YearCategoryWorkResult 2016 Top Gospel Artist Herself Top Gospel Album One Place Live 2017 Top Gospel Song "Put a Praise On It" 2018 Top Gospel Album Heart. Passion. Pursuit. Top Gospel Artist Herself 2019 2020 2021

GMA Dove Awards +YearCategoryWorkResult 2013 Song of the Year "Break Every Chain" Gospel Performance of the Year Contemporary Gospel/Urban Recorded Song of the Year Contemporary Gospel/Urban Album of the Year Grace New Artist of the Year Herself 2015 Gospel Artist of the Year 2016 Urban Worship Recorded Song of the Year "Fill Me Up" Urban Worship Album of the Year One Place Live Traditional Gospel Recorded Song of the Year "Put a Praise On It" 2017 Gospel Artist of the Year Herself 2018 Artist of the Year Urban Worship Recorded Song of the Year "The Name Of Our God" Urban Worship Album of the Year Heart. Passion. Pursuit. 2019 Gospel Artist of the Year Herself Gospel Worship Recorded Song of the Year "This Is A Move (Live)" Gospel Worship Album of the Year Heart. Passion. Pursuit. (Live) Settle Here 2020 Gospel Artist of the Year Herself Artist of the Year Gospel Worship Recorded Song of the Year "Something Has To Break (Live)" 2021 Gospel Artist of the Year Herself 2022 Contemporary Gospel Recorded Song of the Year "Gotta Believe" Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year "Life Every Voice and Sing" 2023 Hymns (Live) Traditional Gospel Recorded Song of the Year "It Is Well" Gospel Worship Recorded Song of the Year "The Moment (Live)" 2024 Traditional Gospel Recorded Song of the Year "Burdens Down (Live)" 2025 Contemporary Gospel Recorded Song of the Year "In The Room (Afro Beat Version)" (as songwriter for Maverick City Music and Annatoria) Gospel Worship Recorded Song of the Year "One Hallelujah" 2026 Contemporary Gospel Recorded Song of the Year "Already Good (Tasha Slide)" Traditional Gospel Recorded Song of the Year "Church" Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year Tasha

Grammy Awards +YearCategoryWorkResult 2014 Best Gospel/Contemporary Christian Music Performance "Break Every Chain (Live)" Best Gospel Album Grace 2016 One Place Live 2020 Best Gospel Performance/Song "This Is a Move (Live)" 2022 Best Gospel Album Royalty: Live At The Ryman 2024 Hymns (Live) Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song "Your Power" 2025 "In The Room" Best Gospel Performance/Song "One Hallelujah" 2026 "Church" Best Gospel Album Tasha

NAACP Image Awards +YearCategoryWorkResult 2018 Outstanding Gospel Album – Traditional or Contemporary Heart. Passion. Pursuit. 2019 Heart. Passion. Pursuit. Live at Passion City Church 2026 Outstanding Gospel/Christian Album Tasha Outstanding Gospel/Christian Song "Church" (with John Legend)

Soul Train Music Awards +YearCategoryWorkResult 2013 Best Gospel/Inspirational Song "Break Every Chain" 2019 Best Gospel/Inspirational Award Herself 2021

Stellar Awards +YearCategoryWorkResult 2014 Contemporary CD of the Year Grace Contemporary Female Vocalist of the Year New Artist of the Year Artist of the Year Albertina Walker Female Vocalist of the Year CD of the Year Contemporary Artist of the Year 2015 Albertina Walker Female Vocalist of the Year One Place Live Contemporary Female Vocalist of the Year Praise & Worship CD of the Year Artist of the Year CD of the Year Contemporary CD of the Year 2018 Albertina Walker Female Vocalist of the Year Heart. Passion. Pursuit. Contemporary CD of the Year Contemporary Female Vocalist of the Year Artist of the Year CD of the Year Praise & Worship CD of the Year Urban/Inspirational Single or Performance of the Year "I'm Getting Ready" (featuring Nicki Minaj) 2019 Song of the Year "You Know My Name (Live)" (with Brenton Brown) 2020 Artist of the Year Heart. Passion. Pursuit. (Live at Passion City Church) Contemporary Female Vocalist of the Year Album of the Year 2021 Song of the Year "Something Has to Break (Live)" (with Kierra Sheard) Albertina Walker Female Artist of the Year Royalty: Live at the Ryman Contemporary Female Artist of the Year Praise & Worship Album of the Year 2023 Hymns Artist of the Year Albertina Walker Female Artist of the Year Contemporary Female Artist of the Year Praise & Worship Song of the Year "The Moment" 2026 Aretha Franklin Icon Award Herself Contemporary Female Artist of the Year Artist of the Year Albertina Walker Female Artist of the Year Album of the Year Tasha Contemporary Album of the Year Contemporary Duo/Chorus Group of the Year "Church"