Natasha Tameika Cobbs-Leonard (born July 7, 1981), better known by her stage name Tasha Cobbs, is an American gospel singer, musician, and songwriter. She released her major label debut album Grace in 2013 with the hit lead single "Break Every Chain". The album reached No. 61 on the Billboard charts. Her biggest hit song was "Break Every Chain".
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.
Early life Natasha Tameika Cobbs was born on July 7, 1981, in Jesup, Georgia,Christine Thomasos, Tasha Cobbs Honored With Key to Her Hometown, christianpost.com, USA, February 21, 2017 to Bishop Fritz Cobbs (1954–2014) and Pastor Bertha Cobbs.Miami time, A night of gospel with Tasha Cobbs-Leonard, miamitimesonline.com, USA, October 23, 2019 She started leading worship at Jesup New Life Ministries, founded by her father.
Personal life In 2016, Cobbs-Leonard revealed that she had been diagnosed with depression in 2007.
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. Christine Thomasos, Tasha Cobbs Leonard Producing Pastor William Murphy's Next Album, christianpost.com, USA, February 24, 2018 In July 2021, they adopted a son, Asher.
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. She was ordained as an Elder and led praise & worship and managing the Worship and Arts department until 2020. In 2018, she appeared as herself in the film Sinners Wanted.Anita Bennett, TV One Movie 'Sinners Wanted' Looks at Drama and Forgiveness in the Church, urbanhollywood411.com, USA, March 30, 2020
In 2020, Cobbs-Leonard and her husband, Kenneth Leonard, founded The Purpose Place Church in Spartanburg, South Carolina, where they co-pastor. Bishop William Murphy continues to serve as Cobbs-Leonard's spiritual father and mentor.
Music career She started her solo music career in 2010 with the independently self-released album Smile. The album got the attention of EMI Gospel (now Motown Gospel), and they released, 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. The EP later reached No. 1 on the Top Gospel Albums chart. The singles "Break Every Chain" and "For Your Glory" also reached No. 1 on the Hot Gospel Songs charts. 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.Iol,Tasha Cobbs Leonard 'excited' to be performing in SA, iol.co.za, South Africa, January 21, 2020
Discography Albums Studio albums + List of studio albums, with selected chart positions Title Project details Peak chart positions Certifications SalesUSUSGospel UKC&GSmile 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 61 1 — RIAA: Gold US: 178,000Heart. Passion. Pursuit. Released: August 25, 2017 Label: Capitol Christian Music Group/Motown Gospel Formats: CD, digital download Standard edition with 10 tracks and deluxe edition with 16 tracks 35 1 19HymnsReleased: October 7, 2022 Label: TeeLee/Motown Gospel Formats: CD, digital download— 3 —TashaReleased: July 25, 2025 Label: Motown Gospel Formats: CD, digital download — 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 Title Project details Peak chart positions SalesUSUSGospel UKC&GOne Place: Live Released: August 21, 2015 Label: Capitol Christian Music Group/Motown Gospel Formats: CD, digital download Standard edition with 12 tracks and deluxe edition with 16 tracks 28 1 — US: 80,000Heart. Passion. Pursuit.: Live at Passion City Church Released: November 2, 2018 Label: Capitol Christian Music Group/Motown Gospel Formats: CD, digital download — 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 —Tasha Unscripted Released: September 11, 2026 Label: TeeLee/Capitol Christian Music Group/Motown Gospel Formats: CD, LP, digital download — 5 — "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory
Compilation albums + List of compilation albums, with selected chart positions Title Project details Peak chart positions SalesUSUSGospel UKC&G10 Years of Tasha Released: June 2, 2023 Label: Motown Gospel Formats: Digital download — 10 9 "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory
Singles As a lead artist Title Year Peak chart Positions Certifications Album USGospel USAdult R&B "Break Every Chain"2012 1 29 RIAA: PlatinumGrace "For Your Glory" 1 — RIAA: Gold "O Come All Ye Faithful" 21 — Motown Christmas "Fill Me Up"2015 25 — RIAA: GoldOne Place "Overflow" 16 — "Jesus Saves" 10 — "Put a Praise on It"(featuring Kierra Sheard) 2 — RIAA: Gold "Great God" 2017 13 — Heart. Passion. Pursuit. "I'm Getting Ready"(featuring Nicki Minaj) 1 — "Your Spirit" 2018 — — RIAA: Platinum "This Is a Move" 2019 4 — "O Holy Night" — — "In Spite Of Me" (featuring Ciara) 2020 7 — Royalty (Live at the Ryman) "Lift Every Voice and Sing" 2021 — — "Gotta Believe" 13 — "The Moment" 2022 11 — Hymns (Live)
As a featured artist Title Year Peak chart Positions Album USGospel USChrist USAdult R&B "My World Needs You"2015 4 — — Losing My Religion "Gracefully Broken"2017 — 18 — Glory Song "Together (We'll Get Through This)"2020 — 36 — "Something Has To Break"2022 5 — — Kierra "What He's Done" 12 34 — Burn Bright "Your Power"2023 8 27 — "More Than Able" 8 23 — "In the Room" 2 11 — "You Carried Me"2024 25 — — JEKALYN
Other charted and certified songs Title Year Peak chart Positions Certifications Album USBubb. USGospel USAdult R&B "We Give You Glory"2014 — 18 — Live Through It "Gracefully Broken"2017 — 16 — RIAA: Gold Heart. Passion. Pursuit. "Here As in Heaven"2018 — 22 — Evidence "You Know My Name " — 2 — RIAA: Platinum Heart. Passion. Pursuit.: Live at Passion City Church "Blessings"2023 22 1 — Pink Friday 2 "Burdens Down" 2024 — 25 — Hymns (Live) "One Word" 2026 — 9 — Tasha Unscripted
Guest appearances Song Year Artist Album "Little Chicago Boy" 2016 Common Black America Again "My World Needs You" 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 – Gospel Herself
ASCAP Rhythm and Soul Awards +YearCategoryWorkResult2017Award Winning Gospel Songs "Put a Praise on it" 2019 "I'm Getting Ready" 2020 "You Know My Name" 2022 "In Spite of Me" "Jehovah Jireh"
BET Awards +YearCategoryWorkResult 2016 Best Gospel Artist Herself 2017 Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award "My World Needs You" 2018 "I'm Getting Ready" 2026 "Already Good (Tasha Slide)" Her Award Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award "Church"
Billboard Music Awards +YearCategoryWorkResult 2016 Top Gospel Artist Herself Top Gospel Album One Place Live 2017 Top Gospel Song "Put a Praise On It" 2018 Top Gospel Album Heart. Passion. Pursuit. Top Gospel Artist Herself 2019 2020 2021
GMA Dove Awards +YearCategoryWorkResult 2013 Song of the Year "Break Every Chain" Gospel Performance of the Year Contemporary Gospel/Urban Recorded Song of the Year Contemporary Gospel/Urban Album of the Year Grace New Artist of the Year Herself 2015 Gospel Artist of the Year 2016 Urban Worship Recorded Song of the Year "Fill Me Up" Urban Worship Album of the Year One Place Live Traditional Gospel Recorded Song of the Year "Put a Praise On It" 2017 Gospel Artist of the Year Herself 2018 Artist of the Year Urban Worship Recorded Song of the Year "The Name Of Our God" Urban Worship Album of the Year Heart. Passion. Pursuit. 2019 Gospel Artist of the Year Herself Gospel Worship Recorded Song of the Year "This Is A Move (Live)" Gospel Worship Album of the Year Heart. Passion. Pursuit. (Live) Settle Here 2020 Gospel Artist of the Year Herself Artist of the Year Gospel Worship Recorded Song of the Year "Something Has To Break (Live)" 2021 Gospel Artist of the Year Herself 2022 Contemporary Gospel Recorded Song of the Year "Gotta Believe" Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year "Life Every Voice and Sing" 2023 Hymns (Live) Traditional Gospel Recorded Song of the Year "It Is Well" Gospel Worship Recorded Song of the Year "The Moment (Live)" 2024 Traditional Gospel Recorded Song of the Year "Burdens Down (Live)" 2025 Contemporary Gospel Recorded Song of the Year "In The Room (Afro Beat Version)" (as songwriter for Maverick City Music and Annatoria) Gospel Worship Recorded Song of the Year "One Hallelujah" 2026 Contemporary Gospel Recorded Song of the Year "Already Good (Tasha Slide)" Traditional Gospel Recorded Song of the Year "Church" Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year Tasha
Grammy Awards +YearCategoryWorkResult 2014 Best Gospel/Contemporary Christian Music Performance "Break Every Chain (Live)" Best Gospel Album Grace 2016 One Place Live 2020 Best Gospel Performance/Song "This Is a Move (Live)" 2022 Best Gospel Album Royalty: Live At The Ryman 2024 Hymns (Live) Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song "Your Power" 2025 "In The Room" Best Gospel Performance/Song "One Hallelujah" 2026 "Church" Best Gospel Album Tasha
NAACP Image Awards +YearCategoryWorkResult 2018 Outstanding Gospel Album – Traditional or Contemporary Heart. Passion. Pursuit. 2019 Heart. Passion. Pursuit. Live at Passion City Church 2026 Outstanding Gospel/Christian Album Tasha Outstanding Gospel/Christian Song "Church" (with John Legend)
Soul Train Music Awards +YearCategoryWorkResult 2013 Best Gospel/Inspirational Song "Break Every Chain" 2019 Best Gospel/Inspirational Award Herself 2021
Stellar Awards