Jekalyn Carr

Biography

Jekalyn Almonique Carr (born April 22, 1997) is an American gospel singer-songwriter. She has received six Grammy nominations, including a win for Best Gospel Performance/Song for “One Hallelujah” with Israel Houghton, Erica Campbell, Tasha Cobbs Leonard, and Jonathan McReynolds in 2025.

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. 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×Greater Is Coming21 May 2013 · Studio albumSpotify (search)YouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 11 tracks1I'm On the Rise3:432They Said, But GOD Said4:213You Won't See the Wind or the Rain4:434Lord I Love You3:495Overcomers5:106Greater Is Coming6:397Keeping Ourselves4:008Young People's Cry4:029One With You6:3410The Manifestation4:4011The Manifestation Prayer2:37,” debuted on Billboard’s Gospel Music Top Ten. 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.
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]

As featured artist

"Bless Somebody Else (Dorothy's Song)" (Kurt Carr Featuring The Kurt Carr Singers & Friends) (2019)
"Make It Right" (Maverick City Music featuring Dante Bowe, Todd Dulaney, Jekalyn Carr & Mav City Gospel Choir) (2021)
"Mean Girls" (Leanna Crawford featuring Jekalyn Carr) (2021)