Tasha Cobbs Leonard Named Billboard Gospel Artist of the Decade
Gospel singer Tasha Cobbs Leonard has been named Billboard's Gospel Artist of the Decade, recognizing her decade-long dominance of the gospel music charts. The honor comes as she releases her 34-track live album Tasha Unscripted and launches the Unscripted Nights Tour.
Billboard magazine has named Tasha Cobbs Leonard its Gospel Artist of the Decade, recognizing her sustained impact on gospel music over the past ten years.
The designation comes as Cobbs Leonard is in the middle of one of the busiest seasons of her career. She released Tasha Unscripted, a 34-track live album recorded at the dReam Center Church of Atlanta in Decatur, Georgia, on September 11, 2026. The album features guest appearances from Jonathan McReynolds, Kierra Sheard-Kelly, Karen Clark Sheard, Israel Houghton, Mickey Guyton, William Murphy, and others.
The Unscripted Nights Tour, which launched the same day as the album in Charlotte, North Carolina, is designed to capture the spontaneous spirit of the recording. Cobbs Leonard has said no two shows will be identical, with the setlist and flow changing night to night.
The Billboard recognition caps a decade that includes multiple Grammy Awards, chart-topping singles, and sold-out tours. Cobbs Leonard's 2013 breakthrough single "For Your Glory" established her as a major voice in contemporary gospel, and she has maintained that position through consistent releases and live performances.
In August 2026, she received the Aretha Franklin Icon Award at the 41st Stellar Gospel Music Awards. She was also announced as a performer for the 57th Annual GMA Dove Awards, scheduled for October 2026 in Nashville.
Cobbs Leonard has served in ministry at the dReam Center Church of Atlanta for two decades. She has spoken publicly about the role of her faith community in shaping her music and her approach to worship.
The Gospel Artist of the Decade designation from Billboard reflects both commercial success and cultural influence, taking into account chart performance, streaming numbers, award recognition, and impact on the genre.
