Jekalyn Carr

Jekalyn Carr is an American gospel singer-songwriter and entrepreneur known for her musical achievements and business ventures in beauty and music production. After releasing her debut single, ‘Greater Is Coming,’ which appeared on Billboard’s Gospel Music Top Ten chart, Jekalyn Carr quickly established herself as a significant voice in gospel music. In 2013, she received her first Stellar Award and released her album, Greater Is Coming, which reached number 3 on the US Gospel charts. She continued her ascent with the 2014 album, It’s Gonna Happen, peaking at number 9 on the US Gospel chart.

In 2022, Carr was recognized with the Lifetime Achievement Award from President Joe Biden, and her single ‘My Portion’ topped the US Gospel Airplay chart. The same year, she received a Grammy nomination for Best Gospel Album for Changing Your Story: Live. Her single ‘I Believe God’ secured a number 1 position on US Gospel Airplay in 2023, followed by the release of her album Jekalyn, which peaked at number 13 on the US Gospel chart. Beyond her musical endeavors, Carr is a visionary entrepreneur, having launched Jekalyn Beauty Skincare, an all-natural beauty line developed with chemists and independently marketed and distributed.

She also showcases her prowess in artist development and collaboration through projects such as ‘The Inspiration Project.’ Looking ahead, Carr is set to release ‘Jekalyn Carr Presents… The Inspiration Project’ on September 6, 2024, and the highly anticipated album ‘Jekalyn X the Legends,’ featuring collaborations with gospel icons, on November 7, 2025. She won a Grammy Award for Best Gospel Performance/Song for “One Hallelujah” in 2025, alongside Israel Houghton, Erica Campbell, Tasha Cobbs Leonard, and Jonathan McReynolds.