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American singer-songwriter

Musical artist

Jekalyn Almonique Carr (born April 22, ) is an American gospel singer-songwriter. ^[1][2] She has received five Grammy nominations, including a nomination for Best Gospel Album in ^[3]

Early life

Jekalyn Almonique Carr was born on April 22, , to Jennifer Denise Carr and Allen Lindsey Carr in Arkansas.

Jekalyn has two siblings, Allen Lindsey Carr Jr. and Allundria Carr.

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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.^[4] 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,” debuted on Billboard’s Gospel Music Top Ten.^{[citation needed]} Carr received her first Stellar Awar