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]
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.[1]
