Tasha Cobbs Leonard Reflects On The Joyful Making of TASHA Ahead of Grammy Awards
Tasha Cobbs Leonard Reflects On The Joyful Making of TASHA Ahead of Grammy Awards. As anticipation builds ahead of the 68th Annual Grammy Awards, gospel powerhouse Tasha Cobbs Leonard is pressing pause to reflect on the heart and joy behind her latest musical chapter.
The three-time Grammy winner recently shared an emotional and celebratory message with fans, opening up about the making of her self-titled studio album TASHA and the journey that led to her latest nominations.
Taking to social media, Cobbs Leonard revealed just how much the process meant to her. “The Grammys are this weekend. My album TASHA and the song ‘CHURCH’ are both nominated! I woke up thinking about the process of producing the album. It was so fun. I enjoyed working with some of the most anointed and talented people,” she wrote, alongside behind-the-scenes moments from the recording sessions.
This year’s nominations bring her career total to an impressive 11 Grammy nods. TASHA, released through Motown Gospel, is competing for Best Gospel Album, going head-to-head with projects from gospel heavyweights such as Yolanda Adams, Tamela Mann, Tye Tribbett, and Darrel Walls with PJ Morton. The album signals a notable shift for Cobbs Leonard, who is widely known for her live worship recordings. This time, she leaned fully into the studio, crafting a project that blends modern production with deeply rooted spiritual themes.
Her collaborative track “Church,” featuring John Legend, earned a nomination for Best Gospel Performance/Song. The song has made a strong impact since its release, climbing to the top of Billboard’s Gospel Airplay chart and winning listeners over with its message of unity and worship beyond walls. One of the song’s most touching elements is the inclusion of background vocals from Cobbs Leonard’s own family, captured unexpectedly during a church anniversary celebration, a moment she has described as one of the album’s greatest blessings.
Reflecting on the experience, Cobbs Leonard emphasised how joyful the creative process felt, crediting the team of musicians and collaborators who helped bring the vision to life. The album also features standout appearances from Lecrae on “I Needed God” and Kirk Franklin on “I Still Choose You,” further highlighting her ability to connect traditional gospel roots with contemporary voices.
With the Grammy Awards set to take place this weekend in Los Angeles, excitement continues to grow around the strong representation of gospel and Christian music on this year’s stage. For many, Cobbs Leonard’s presence is a testament to her lasting influence since her breakthrough hit “Break Every Chain” first captured global attention more than a decade ago.
As the ceremony approaches, her reflections offer a glimpse into the faith, joy, and sense of community that shaped TASHA. Whether she walks away with a trophy or not, Cobbs Leonard’s latest work stands as a celebration of purpose-driven music and the power of collaboration, reminding listeners that authentic worship can still resonate on the world’s biggest platforms.
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