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 âÂÂOne Hallelujahâ with Israel Houghton, Erica Campbell, Tasha Cobbs Leonard, and Jonathan McReynolds in 2025.
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.
At the age of 15, her professional focus shifted to music when her single, âÂÂGreater Is Coming,â debuted on BillboardâÂÂs 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, CarrâÂÂs is set to release âÂÂJekalyn Carr Presents... The Inspiration ProjectâÂÂ. It is an album with songs featuring other recording artists including Emoni Wilkins, Jericho Worship and Timothy Rogers.https://www.peachtreetv.com/2024/08/01/gospel-singer-jekalyn-carr-reflects-on-winning-5-stellar-awards/