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Natasha Tameika Cobbs Leonard (born July 7, 1981) is an American gospel musician and songwriter. She released the extended play Grace in 2013 with the hit lead single "Break Every Chain". The EP reached No. 61 on the Billboard charts.
Tasha Cobbs Leonard | |
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| Birth name | Natasha Tameika Cobbs |
| Also known as | Tasha Cobbs-Leonard, Pastor Tasha C. Leonard |
| Born | July 7, 1981 Jesup, Georgia, U.S. |
| Origin | Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
| Genres | CCM, urban contemporary gospel |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Labels | EMI Gospel, Motown Gospel, TeeLee Records (Tasha's record label) |
| Spouse | Kenneth Leonard |
| Website | tashacobbsleonard |
At the 56th Annual Grammy Awards, Cobbs won the Grammy for Best Gospel/Contemporary Christian Music Performance. She has also won 15 Stellar Awards, 3 Billboard Music Awards, and 9 Dove Awards.[1]
Her biggest hit song was "Break Every Chain".[2]
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Natasha Tameika Cobbs[3] was born on July 7, 1981, in Jesup, Georgia,[4][5] to Bishop Fritz Cobbs (1954–2014) and Pastor Bertha Cobbs.[6][7] She started leading worship at Jesup New Life Ministries, founded by her father.[1]
In 2016, Cobbs Leonard revealed that she had been diagnosed with depression in 2007.[8]
On March 3, 2017, in a private ceremony attended by family and friends, she married Kenneth Leonard, a music producer and her longtime love.[9][10] In July 2021, she adopted a son, Asher.[11]
Starting in 2006, Cobbs Leonard toured America with Pastor William H. Murphy III (of the dReam Center Church in Atlanta, Georgia) for three years.[10] Since then, she has been leading worship at the dReam Center and managing the Worship and Arts department.[1] In 2018, she appeared as herself in the film Sinners Wanted.[12]
In 2019, Cobbs and her husband, Kenneth, founded The Purpose Place Church in Spartanburg, South Carolina,[13] where they serve as pastors.
She started her solo music career in 2010 with the independently self-released album Smile.[5] The album got the attention of EMI Gospel (now Motown Gospel), and they released her EP, Grace, on February 5, 2013. This was listed on two Billboard charts: the Billboard 200 at No. 61, and at No. 2 on the Top Gospel Albums chart.[14] The EP later reached No. 1 on the Top Gospel Albums chart.[14] The singles "Break Every Chain" and "For Your Glory" also reached No. 1 on the Hot Gospel Songs charts.[14] At the 56th Annual Grammy Awards in 2014, Tasha Cobbs took home Best Gospel/Contemporary Christian Music Performance, winning her first Grammy. Cobbs also won Gospel Performance of the Year, Contemporary Gospel/Urban Song (and Album) Of The Year at the 44th GMA Dove Awards. In 2015, Cobbs was awarded the Gospel Artist of the Year, at the 46th GMA Dove Awards.[15]
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Albums
Studio albums
| Title | Project details | Peak chart positions[14] | Certifications | Sales | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US [16] |
US Gospel [17] |
UK Christ. & Gospel [18] | ||||||||||||
| Smile |
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— | 23 | — | ||||||||||
| Grace |
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61 | 1 | — |
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| Heart. Passion. Pursuit. |
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35 | 1 | 19 | ||||||||||
| Hymns |
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— | 3 | — | ||||||||||
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory | ||||||||||||||
Live albums
| Title | Project details | Peak chart positions[14] | Sales | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US [16] |
US Gospel [17] |
UK Christ. & Gospel [18] | ||||||||||||
| One Place: Live |
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28 | 1 | — |
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| Heart. Passion. Pursuit.: Live at Passion City Church |
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— | 1 | — | ||||||||||
| Smile (Reissued Live) |
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— | — | — | ||||||||||
| Royalty (Live at the Ryman) |
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— | 1 | — | ||||||||||
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory | ||||||||||||||
Compilation albums
| Title | Project details | Peak chart positions[14] | Sales | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US [16] |
US Gospel [17] |
UK Christ. & Gospel [18] | ||||||||||||
| 10 Years of Tasha |
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— | 10 | 9 | ||||||||||
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory | ||||||||||||||
Singles
As a lead artist
| Title | Year | Peak chart Positions | Certifications | Album | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Gospel [22] |
US Christ. [23] |
US Adult R&B [24] | ||||
| "Break Every Chain" | 2012 | 1 | — | 29 |
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Grace |
| "For Your Glory" | 1 | — | — |
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| "O Come All Ye Faithful" | 21 | — | — | Motown Christmas | ||
| "Fill Me Up" | 2015 | 25 | — | — |
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One Place |
| "Overflow" | 16 | — | — | |||
| "Jesus Saves" | 10 | — | — | |||
| "Put a Praise on It" (featuring Kierra Sheard) |
2 | — | — |
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| "Great God" | 2017 | 13 | — | — | Heart. Passion. Pursuit. | |
| "I'm Getting Ready" (featuring Nicki Minaj) |
1 | — | — | |||
| "Your Spirit" | 2018 | — | — | — |
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Non-album single |
| "This Is a Move" | 2019 | 4 | — | — | Non-album single | |
| "O Holy Night" | — | — | — | Non-album single | ||
| "In Spite Of Me" (featuring Ciara) |
2020 | 7 | — | — | Royalty (Live at the Ryman) | |
| "Lift Every Voice and Sing" | 2021 | — | — | — | Non-album single | |
| "Gotta Believe" | 13 | — | — | Non-album single | ||
| "The Moment" | 2022 | 11 | — | — | Hymns (Live) | |
As a featured artist
| Title | Year | Peak chart Positions | Album | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Gospel [22] |
US Christ. [23] |
US Adult R&B [24] | |||
| "My World Needs You" (Kirk Franklin featuring Sarah Reeves, Tasha Cobbs and Tamela Mann) |
2015 | 4 | — | — | Losing My Religion |
| "Gracefully Broken" (Matt Redman featuring Tasha Cobbs Leonard) |
2017 | — | 18 | — | Glory Song |
| "Together (We'll Get Through This)" (Steven Curtis Chapman featuring Brad Paisley, Tasha Cobbs Leonard and Lauren Alaina) |
2020 | — | 36 | — | — |
| "Something Has To Break" (Kierra Sheard featuring Tasha Cobbs Leonard) |
2022 | 5 | — | — | Kierra |
| "What He's Done" (Passion featuring Kristian Stanfill, Tasha Cobbs Leonard and Anna Golden) |
12 | 34 | — | Burn Bright | |
| "Your Power" (Lecrae featuring Tasha Cobbs Leonard) |
2023 | 8 | 27 | — | — |
| "More Than Able" (Maverick City Music, Chandler Moore & Naomi Raine featuring Tasha Cobbs Leonard) |
8 | 23 | — | — | |
| "In the Room" (Maverick City Music, Chandler Moore & Naomi Raine featuring Tasha Cobbs Leonard) |
2 | 11 | — | — | |
| "You Carried Me" (Jekalyn Carr featuring Tasha Cobbs Leonard and Blanca) |
2024 | 25 | — | — | JEKALYN |
Other charted and certified songs
| Title | Year | Peak chart Positions | Certifications | Album | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Bubb. Under Hot 100 [25] |
US Gospel [22] |
US Christ. [23] |
US Adult R&B [24] | ||||
| "We Give You Glory" (James Fortune & FIYA featuring Tasha Cobbs) |
2014 | — | 18 | — | — | Live Through It | |
| "Gracefully Broken" | 2017 | — | 16 | — | — |
|
Heart. Passion. Pursuit. |
| "Here As in Heaven" (Elevation Collective featuring Tasha Cobbs Leonard) |
2018 | — | 22 | — | — | Evidence | |
| "You Know My Name " | — | 2 | — | — |
|
Heart. Passion. Pursuit.: Live at Passion City Church | |
| "Blessings" (Nicki Minaj featuring Tasha Cobbs Leonard) |
2023 | 22 | 1 | — | — | Pink Friday 2 | |
| "Burdens Down" | 2024 | — | 25 | — | — | Hymns (Live) | |
Guest appearances
| Song | Year | Artist | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Little Chicago Boy" | 2016 | Common | Black America Again |
| "My World Needs You" (featuring Sarah Reeves, Tasha Cobbs and Tamela Mann) |
2016 | Kirk Franklin | Losing My Religion |
| "Jesus Is Willing" | 2017 | Kristene DiMarco | Where His Light Was |
| "Rattle!" | 2020 | Brandon Lake | House of Miracles |
| "Blessings" | 2023 | Nicki Minaj | Pink Friday 2 |
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American Music Awards
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Tasha Cobbs Leonard | Favorite Artist – Gospel | Nominated |
ASCAP Rhythm and Soul Awards
BET Awards
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Tasha Cobbs Leonard | Best Gospel Artist | Nominated |
| 2017 | "My World Needs You" (Kirk Franklin featuring Sarah Reeves, Tasha Cobbs & Tamela Mann) |
Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award | Nominated |
| 2018 | "I'm Getting Ready" (featuring Nicki Minaj) |
Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award | Nominated |
Billboard Music Awards
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Tasha Cobbs | Top Gospel Artist | Nominated |
| One Place Live | Top Gospel Album | Nominated | |
| 2017 | "Put a Praise On It" (featuring Kierra Sheard) |
Top Gospel Song | Nominated |
| One Place Live | Top Gospel Album | Nominated | |
| 2018 | Tasha Cobbs Leonard | Top Gospel Artist | Won |
| Heart. Passion. Pursuit. | Top Gospel Album | Won | |
| 2019 | Tasha Cobbs Leonard | Top Gospel Artist | Won |
| 2020 | Tasha Cobbs Leonard | Top Gospel Artist | Nominated |
| 2021 | Tasha Cobbs Leonard | Top Gospel Artist | Nominated |
GMA Dove Awards
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | "Break Every Chain" | Song of the Year | Nominated |
| Tasha Cobbs | New Artist of the Year | Nominated | |
| "Break Every Chain" | Gospel Performance of the Year | Won | |
| "Break Every Chain" | Contemporary Gospel/Urban Recorded Song of the Year | Won | |
| Grace | Contemporary Gospel/Urban Album of the Year | Won | |
| 2015 | Tasha Cobbs | Gospel Artist of the Year | Won |
| 2016 | Tasha Cobbs | Gospel Artist of the Year | Nominated |
| "Fill Me Up" | Urban Worship Recorded Song of the Year | Nominated | |
| One Place Live | Urban Worship Album of the Year | Nominated | |
| "Put a Praise On It" | Traditional Gospel Recorded Song of the Year | Nominated | |
| 2017 | Tasha Cobbs Leonard | Gospel Artist of the Year | Nominated |
| 2018 | Tasha Cobbs Leonard | Gospel Artist of the Year | Won |
| Artist of the Year | Nominated | ||
| "The Name Of Our God" | Urban Worship Recorded Song of the Year | Nominated | |
| Heart. Passion. Pursuit. | Urban Worship Album of the Year | Nominated | |
| 2019 | Tasha Cobbs Leonard | Gospel Artist of the Year | Nominated |
| "This Is A Move (Live)" | Gospel Worship Recorded Song of the Year | Won | |
| Heart. Passion. Pursuit. (Live) | Gospel Worship Album of the Year | Won | |
| Settle Here (credited as producer) |
Nominated | ||
| 2020 | Tasha Cobbs Leonard | Gospel Artist of the Year | Won |
| Tasha Cobbs Leonard | Artist of the Year | Nominated | |
| "Something Has To Break (Live)" (Kierra Sheard featuring Tasha Cobbs Leonard) |
Gospel Worship Recorded Song of the Year | Won | |
| 2021 | Tasha Cobbs Leonard | Gospel Artist of the Year | Nominated |
Grammy Awards
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | "Break Every Chain (Live)" | Best Gospel/Contemporary Christian Music Performance | Won |
| Grace | Best Gospel Album | Nominated | |
| 2016 | One Place Live | Best Gospel Album | Nominated |
| 2020 | "This Is a Move (Live)" | Best Gospel Performance/Song | Nominated |
NAACP Image Awards
Soul Train Music Awards
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | "Break Every Chain" | Best Gospel/Inspirational Song | Nominated |
| 2019 | Tasha Cobbs Leonard | Best Gospel/Inspirational Award | Nominated |
| 2021 | Tasha Cobbs Leonard | Best Gospel/Inspirational Award | Nominated |
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