Tasha Cobbs Leonard — songs and biography

History and Sound

Tasha Cobbs Leonard grew up in Georgia and began singing in church.

Her performance of “Break Every Chain” earned her a Grammy and captures the singer’s style well: a short vocal phrase gradually develops into a dialogue with the choir and audience. In the concert medley “Fill Me Up / Overflow,” this approach unfolds even more freely. “You Know My Name,” recorded with Jimi Cravity, reveals a more intimate side of her gospel music.

Albums and Recordings

On “Grace,” the singer recorded “Break Every Chain,” while “Heart. Passion. Pursuit.” brought together songs featuring various guest vocalists. In “Gracefully Broken,” you can hear how the choir gradually comes in and changes the weight of the repeated phrase. In “You Know My Name,” the choir’s role gives way to a dialogue between two performers. This comparison helps reveal how Cobbs Leonard uses both a large ensemble and a more intimate duet.