Who is Leeland?

Leeland is a two-time Grammy Award-winning Christian music artist and worship leader from Houston, Texas. He is best known for his work as the frontman of the band Leeland and as a solo artist. He has been active in the music industry since 2002 with his first studio album, Sound of Melodies. Leeland has since released seven studio albums and several EPs, including his most recent album, Better Word (2019).

Early Life

Leeland was born as Leeland Mooring on May 7, 1981 in Beaumont, Texas. He was surrounded by music during his upbringing as his father was an accomplished musician and his mother was a vocalist. At an early age, Leeland learned to play guitar and began writing songs at age 12. He later moved to Houston with his family, where he joined several local bands and worked on honing his musical craft.

Career

Leeland officially launched his solo career in 2002 with the release of Sound of Melodies. The album featured several singles that have become favorites among Christian music fans such as “Sound of Melodies” and “Tears of the Saints”. His follow-up album, The Door Behind The Door (2007), earned him a GMA Dove Award nomination for “Rock/Contemporary Album of the Year”. In 2009, Leeland released Love Is on the Move which earned him a Grammy Award for “Best Rock or Rap Gospel Album”. In addition to his solo work, Leeland has also been involved with various side projects such as serving as a lead vocalist for an acoustic worship project called “The Worship Collective” and launching an EDM project called “We Are The Riot”.

Legacy

Leeland continues to be one of the most prolific Christian music artists today. His albums have been praised by fans and critics alike for their powerful lyrics and passionate delivery. In addition to his music career, he also serves as a worship leader at Bethel Church in Redding, California. His passion for spreading the gospel through music has led him to tour extensively in both the United States and overseas.