Tasha Cobbs Leonard

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Tasha Cobbs Leonard
Birth nameNatasha Tameika Cobbs
Also known asTasha Cobbs-Leonard, Pastor Tasha C. Leonard
Born (1981-07-07) July 7, 1981 (age 44)
Jesup, Georgia, U.S.
Origin Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Genres CCM, urban contemporary gospel
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter
Years active2006–present
Labels EMI Gospel, Motown Gospel, TeeLee Records (Tasha's record label)
Spouse
Kenneth Leonard
​
(m. 2017)​
Website tashacobbsleonard.com

Natasha Tameika Cobbs Leonard (born July 7, 1981), better known by her stage name Tasha Cobbs Leonard, 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.[ clarification needed ] Her biggest hit song was "Break Every Chain". [1]

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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. [2]

Early life

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. [2]

Personal life

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. Leonard brought into the marriage three children, Alanaa, Nehemiah, and Symphony. [9] [10] In July 2021, they adopted a son, Asher. [11]

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. [12] She was ordained as an Elder and led praise & worship and managing the Worship and Arts department until 2020. [2] In 2018, she appeared as herself in the film Sinners Wanted. [13]

In 2020, Cobbs-Leonard and her husband, Kenneth Leonard, founded The Purpose Place Church in Spartanburg, South Carolina, [14] where they co-pastor. Bishop William Murphy continues to serve as Cobb-Leonard's spiritual father and mentor.

Music career

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. [15] The EP later reached No. 1 on the Top Gospel Albums chart. [15] The singles "Break Every Chain" and "For Your Glory" also reached No. 1 on the Hot Gospel Songs charts. [15] 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. [16]

Discography

Albums

Studio albums

List of studio albums, with selected chart positions
TitleProject detailsPeak chart positions [15] CertificationsSales
US
[17] 		US
Gospel
[18] 		UK
C&G
[19]
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
611—
Heart. Passion. Pursuit.35119
Hymns
  • Released: October 7, 2022
  • Label: TeeLee/Motown Gospel
  • Formats: CD, digital download
—3—
Tasha
  • Released: July 25, 2025
  • Label: Motown Gospel
  • Formats: CD, digital download
— [A] 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
TitleProject detailsPeak chart positions [15] Sales
US
[17] 		US
Gospel
[18] 		UK
C&G
[19]
One Place: Live 281—
Heart. Passion. Pursuit.: Live at Passion City Church—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
TitleProject detailsPeak chart positions [15] Sales
US
[17] 		US
Gospel
[18] 		UK
C&G
[19]
10 Years of Tasha
  • Released: June 2, 2023
  • Label: Motown Gospel
  • Formats: Digital download
—109
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory

Singles

As a lead artist

TitleYearPeak chart PositionsCertificationsAlbum
US
Gospel
[23] 		US
Adult R&B
[24]
"Break Every Chain"2012129
  • RIAA: Platinum [20]
Grace
"For Your Glory"1—
"O Come All Ye Faithful"21—Motown Christmas
"Fill Me Up"201525—One Place
"Overflow"16—
"Jesus Saves"10—
"Put a Praise on It"
(featuring Kierra Sheard)		2—
"Great God"201713—Heart. Passion. Pursuit.
"I'm Getting Ready"
(featuring Nicki Minaj)		1—
"Your Spirit"2018——
  • RIAA: Platinum [20]
Non-album single
"This Is a Move"20194—Non-album single
"O Holy Night"——Non-album single
"In Spite Of Me"
(featuring Ciara)		20207—Royalty (Live at the Ryman)
"Lift Every Voice and Sing"2021——Non-album single
"Gotta Believe"13—Non-album single
"The Moment"202211—Hymns (Live)
TitleYearPeak chart PositionsAlbum
US
Gospel
[23] 		US
Christ
[25] 		US
Adult R&B
[24]
"My World Needs You"
(Kirk Franklin featuring Sarah Reeves, Tasha Cobbs and Tamela Mann)		20154—— 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)		20225—— Kierra
"What He's Done"
(Passion featuring Kristian Stanfill, Tasha Cobbs Leonard and Anna Golden)		1234—Burn Bright
"Your Power"
(Lecrae featuring Tasha Cobbs Leonard)		2023827——
"More Than Able"
(Maverick City Music, Chandler Moore & Naomi Raine featuring Tasha Cobbs Leonard)		823——
"In the Room"
(Maverick City Music, Chandler Moore & Naomi Raine featuring Tasha Cobbs Leonard)		211——
"You Carried Me"
(Jekalyn Carr featuring Tasha Cobbs Leonard and Blanca)		202425——JEKALYN

Other charted and certified songs

TitleYearPeak chart PositionsCertificationsAlbum
US
Bubb.
[26] 		US
Gospel
[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—
  • RIAA: Platinum [20]
Heart. Passion. Pursuit.: Live at Passion City Church
"Blessings"
(Nicki Minaj featuring Tasha Cobbs Leonard)		2023221— Pink Friday 2
"Burdens Down"2024—25—Hymns (Live)

Guest appearances

SongYearArtistAlbum
"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

Awards and nominations

American Music Awards

YearCategoryWorkResult
2021 Favorite Artist – GospelHerselfNominated

ASCAP Rhythm and Soul Awards

YearCategoryWorkResult
2017 [27] Award Winning Gospel Songs"Put a Praise on it"Won
2019 [28] "I'm Getting Ready"Won
2020 [29] "You Know My Name"Won
2022 [30] "In Spite of Me"Won
"Jehovah Jireh"Won

BET Awards

YearCategoryWorkResult
2016 Best Gospel Artist HerselfNominated
2017 Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award "My World Needs You" (Kirk Franklin featuring Sarah Reeves, Tasha Cobbs & Tamela Mann)Nominated
2018 "I'm Getting Ready" (featuring Nicki Minaj)Nominated

Billboard Music Awards

YearCategoryWorkResult
2016 Top Gospel Artist HerselfNominated
Top Gospel Album One Place Live Nominated
2017 Nominated
Top Gospel Song"Put a Praise On It"
(featuring Kierra Sheard)		Nominated
2018 Top Gospel AlbumHeart. Passion. Pursuit.Won
Top Gospel ArtistHerselfWon
2019 Won
2020 Nominated
2021 Nominated

GMA Dove Awards

YearCategoryWorkResult
2013 Song of the Year"Break Every Chain"Nominated
Gospel Performance of the YearWon
Contemporary Gospel/Urban Recorded Song of the YearWon
Contemporary Gospel/Urban Album of the Year Grace Won
New Artist of the YearHerselfNominated
2015 Gospel Artist of the YearWon
2016 Nominated
Urban Worship Recorded Song of the Year"Fill Me Up"Nominated
Urban Worship Album of the Year One Place Live Nominated
Traditional Gospel Recorded Song of the Year"Put a Praise On It"Nominated
2017 Gospel Artist of the YearHerselfNominated
2018 Won
Artist of the YearNominated
Urban Worship Recorded Song of the Year"The Name Of Our God"Nominated
Urban Worship Album of the YearHeart. Passion. Pursuit.Won
2019 Gospel Artist of the YearHerselfNominated
Gospel Worship Recorded Song of the Year"This Is A Move (Live)"Won
Gospel Worship Album of the YearHeart. Passion. Pursuit. (Live)Won
Settle Here
(credited as producer)		Nominated
2020 Gospel Artist of the YearHerselfWon
Artist of the YearNominated
Gospel Worship Recorded Song of the Year"Something Has To Break (Live)"
(Kierra Sheard featuring Tasha Cobbs Leonard)		Won
2021 Gospel Artist of the YearHerselfNominated
2022Contemporary Gospel Recorded Song of the Year"Gotta Believe"Won
Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year"Life Every Voice and Sing"Nominated
2023Hymns (Live)Won
Traditional Gospel Recorded Song of the Year"It Is Well"Won
Gospel Worship Recorded Song of the Year"The Moment (Live)"Nominated
2024Traditional Gospel Recorded Song of the Year"Burdens Down (Live)"Nominated
2025Contemporary Gospel Recorded Song of the Year"In The Room (Afro Beat Version)" (as songwriter for Maverick City Music and Annatoria)Pending
Gospel Worship Recorded Song of the Year"One Hallelujah"Pending

Grammy Awards

YearCategoryWorkResult
2014 Best Gospel/Contemporary Christian Music Performance "Break Every Chain (Live)"Won
Best Gospel Album Grace Nominated
2016 One Place Live Nominated
2020 Best Gospel Performance/Song "This Is a Move (Live)"Nominated
2022 Best Gospel AlbumRoyalty: Live At The RymanNominated
2024 Hymns (Live)Nominated
Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song"Your Power"Won
2025 "In The Room"Nominated
Best Gospel Performance/Song "One Hallelujah"Won

NAACP Image Awards

YearCategoryWorkResult
2018 Outstanding Gospel Album – Traditional or ContemporaryHeart. Passion. Pursuit.Nominated
2019 Heart. Passion. Pursuit. Live at Passion City ChurchNominated

Soul Train Music Awards

YearCategoryWorkResult
2013 Best Gospel/Inspirational Song "Break Every Chain"Nominated
2019 Best Gospel/Inspirational AwardHerselfNominated
2021 Nominated

Stellar Awards

YearCategoryWorkResult
2014Contemporary CD of the YearGraceWon
Contemporary Female Vocalist of the YearWon
New Artist of the YearWon
Artist of the YearNominated
Albertina Walker Female Vocalist of the YearNominated
CD of the YearNominated
Contemporary Artist of the YearNominated
2015Albertina Walker Female Vocalist of the YearOne Place LiveWon
Contemporary Female Vocalist of the YearWon
Praise & Worship CD of the YearWon
Artist of the YearNominated
CD of the YearNominated
Contemporary CD of the YearNominated
2018Albertina Walker Female Vocalist of the YearHeart. Passion. Pursuit.Won
Contemporary CD of the YearWon
Contemporary Female Vocalist of the YearWon
Artist of the YearNominated
CD of the YearNominated
Praise & Worship CD of the YearNominated
Urban/Inspirational Single or Performance of the Year"I'm Getting Ready" (featuring Nicki Minaj)Nominated
2019Song of the Year"You Know My Name (Live)" (with Brenton Brown)Nominated
2020Artist of the YearHeart. Passion. Pursuit. (Live at Passion City Church)Won
Contemporary Female Vocalist of the YearWon
Album of the YearNominated
2021Song of the Year"Something Has to Break (Live)" (with Kierra Sheard)Won
Albertina Walker Female Artist of the YearRoyalty: Live at the RymanWon
Contemporary Female Artist of the YearWon
Praise & Worship Album of the YearWon
2023HymnsWon
Artist of the YearNominated
Albertina Walker Female Artist of the YearNominated
Contemporary Female Artist of the YearNominated
Praise & Worship Song of the Year"The Moment"Nominated

Notes

  1. ↑ Tasha did not enter the Billboard 200, but peaked at No. 41 on the Billboard Top Album Sales

References

  1. ↑ "Tasha Cobbs – Break Every Chain (Mp3 Download & Lyrics) | Gospel Music Base". September 24, 2021. Retrieved January 15, 2023.
  2. 1 2 3 Jide, Madaim (July 31, 2025). "Tasha Cobbs Leonard Release new album title Tasha". Np meeia. Retrieved July 31, 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. ↑ ASCAP. "COBBS NATASHA TAMEIKA Work ID #885043268 and IPI #440123901". ASCAP . Retrieved February 25, 2015.
  4. ↑ Christine Thomasos, Tasha Cobbs Honored With Key to Her Hometown, christianpost.com, USA, February 21, 2017
  5. 1 2 Jeffries, David. "Tasha Cobbs Awards". AllMusic . Retrieved February 25, 2015.
  6. ↑ Miami time, A night of gospel with Tasha Cobbs-Leonard, miamitimesonline.com, USA, October 23, 2019
  7. ↑ Law, Jeannie (January 20, 2014). "Gospel Singer Tasha Cobbs' Father Died Just Days After Winning Stellar Award for 'New Artist of The Year'". Breathcast. Retrieved February 25, 2015.
  8. ↑ "Gospel Singer Tasha Cobbs Opens Up About Living with Depression". Essence. Retrieved June 30, 2020.
  9. ↑ Christine Thomasos, Tasha Cobbs Leonard Producing Pastor William Murphy's Next Album, christianpost.com, USA, February 24, 2018
  10. ↑ "Tasha Cobbs Leonard | Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved June 30, 2020.
  11. ↑ "Tasha Cobbs Leonard and Husband Kenneth Announce Adoption of Baby Boy (Social Post)". July 2021.
  12. ↑ "Meet Our Staff and Ministry Leaders". The Purpose Place Church. Retrieved June 20, 2025.
  13. ↑ Anita Bennett, TV One Movie 'Sinners Wanted' Looks at Drama and Forgiveness in the Church, urbanhollywood411.com, USA, March 30, 2020
  14. ↑ "Our Pastors". The Purpose Place. Archived from the original on March 7, 2021. Retrieved August 29, 2020.
  15. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Tasha Cobbs Awards". AllMusic . Retrieved February 25, 2015.
  16. ↑ Iol,Tasha Cobbs Leonard 'excited' to be performing in SA, iol.co.za, South Africa, January 21, 2020
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  18. 1 2 3 "Tasha Cobbs Leonard – Chart History – Top Gospel Albums". Billboard.com . Retrieved August 5, 2025.
  19. 1 2 3 "TASHA COBBS LEONARD songs and albums | full Official Chart history". Official Charts Company . Retrieved February 26, 2024.
  20. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 "Tasha Cobbs Leonard – RIAA". www.billboard.com. Retrieved June 25, 2019.
  21. ↑ "Upcoming Releases". Hits Daily Double. HITS Digital Ventures. Archived from the original on July 16, 2015.
  22. ↑ "Upcoming Releases". Hits Daily Double. HITS Digital Ventures. Archived from the original on September 28, 2016.
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  24. 1 2 3 "Tasha Cobbs – Chart History – Adult R&B Airplay". Billboard.com . Retrieved February 26, 2024.
  25. ↑ "Tasha Cobbs – Chart History – Hot Christian Songs". Billboard.com . Retrieved February 26, 2024.
  26. ↑ "Chart Search – Bubbling Under Hot 100". Billboard.com . Retrieved February 26, 2024.
  27. ↑ "2017 ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Awards: Complete List of Winners". ASCAP . June 22, 2017. Retrieved June 27, 2022.
  28. ↑ "2019 ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Awards: Complete List of Winners". ASCAP . June 20, 2019. Retrieved June 27, 2022.
  29. ↑ "2020 ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Awards: Complete List of Winners". ASCAP . June 15, 2020. Retrieved June 27, 2022.
  30. ↑ "2022 ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Awards: Complete List of Winners". ASCAP . June 21, 2022. Retrieved June 27, 2022.
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