Grammy nominated gospel recording artist Jekalyn Carr (Greenleaf, Traceless) will appear in the new documentary film ‘Let The Church Say’ from director  Rafiq J. Nabali. The feature length film also features GMA Dove nominated recording artist and radio host Darlene McCoy-Jackson (Unsung, In Sickness and in Health).  

The documentary, which was filmed during the height of the pandemic, explores the question, Is  the Black Church dead? The young filmmaker takes the audience on a journey through the history  of the Black church and uncovers answers to critical questions surrounding the church’s impact on  social justice today. The film is a unique exploration of the vital connections between race, religion  and activism. 

Emory University professor, Reverend Dr. Teresa Fry Brown and Boston University professor Dr.  Walter Fluker (The Black Church: This is Our Story, This is Our Song) share deep insights on the  state of the Black church, as new organizations such as Black Lives Matter take hold of issues  relevant to current society. 

Darlene McCoy-Jackson’s new book “And Then She Turn 50” is scheduled to be released in Fall  2022.  

The filmmaker also speaks with NAACP Atlanta President Richard Rose and Spelman University  professor Dr. Rosetta Ross. 

The project, which is a joint venture between Byrdie Productions and Stage Ten Media, completed  post production as of January 2022. Nancy B. Howard is serving as Executive Producer and Joe  Howell is the producer. 

To say Jekalyn Carr has been busy is an understatement. Between ministry appearances, hosting her radio show and launching the skin care line for her Jekalyn Beauty brand, the young music and business mogul is making the most of every minute. This week, the fruits of Jekalyn Carr’s labor take her to new platforms, as she makes her daytime television debut on The Real and ends the week at the State Farm Arena where she will sing during halftime and postgame of the Atlanta Hawks v. LA Clippers.

Carr talked to the ladies of The Real about her beauty line, her fourth Grammy nomination and more. She also gave a spine-tingling performance of her latest single “My Portion.” The segment airs Tuesday, March 8. Check local listings for times.

Later in the week, Carr brings soulful praise to the Hawks v. Clippers NBA game.  “Faith has a place everywhere, including the State Farm Arena. We’re going to have a great time,” Carr says of her March 11 NBA appearance.

Jekalyn Carr recently launched JEKALYN BEAUTY SKINCARE, offering a suite of products to simplify the skincare needs of women of all ages. Products can be purchased at www.JEKALYNBEAUTY.com. The launch of Jekalyn Beauty Hair Care is coming soon.

Jekalyn Carr believes in well-rounded self-care, which includes caring for and enhancing our God-given beauty. With that belief in mind, the inspirational powerhouse will release JEKALYN BEAUTY SKINCARE this Friday, February 18, followed by the release of JEKALYN BEAUTY HAIRCARE by the end of the month. Products can be purchased at www.JEKALYNBEAUTY.com

Featuring natural ingredients that Carr uses herself, JEKALYN BEAUTY’s haircare and skincare lines are for women who want a streamlined system of effective products to meet their beauty needs.

“JEKALYN BEAUTY is a lifelong dream of mine,” says Carr. “We started out with fragrances, and are now releasing haircare and skincare products that complement each other and make it simple to take care of our God-given features.”

Taking deeper care of her own hair and skin was Carr’s personal “pandemic project.” She used the time away from constant travel to work on her own natural beauty – something that she was influenced to do since she was a little girl. “I grew up watching my mother and grandmother fixing themselves up before they left the house, and I became that same kind of woman. I always want to present my best self to the world when I walk out the door. Beauty begins with healthy skin and hair. During the pandemic, I discovered some products and rituals that helped me achieve glowing skin and healthier natural hair. Those recipes and discoveries are the foundation for the JEKALYN BEAUTY Hair and Skincare lines.”

JEKALYN BEAUTY HAIR CARE features four complementary products focused on moisture and conditioning to stimulate healthy growth. In addition to shampoo and conditioner, the line includes a growth serum as well as an edge control that keeps styles in place throughout the day.  “I sweat a lot when I am on stage. I need a product that can withstand heat and moisture,” says Carr. “This edge control is for people like me who are active, may sweat a lot and need their edges to stay put! I really love this product. It is effective while being gentle and healthy on the hair.” The growth serum features eucalyptus, grape seed oil and other ingredients that Carr uses to help her natural hair achieve healthy length and thickness.

JEKALYN BEAUTY SKIN CARE features five products that have an emphasis on clearing and brightening the skin. Key ingredients include turmeric, chamomile and Vitamin C – all which fight the effects of aging, clear the skin of acne and dark spots and help the skin maintain a healthy glow.  After researching the best natural ingredients for skincare, and experimenting on her own before developing, Carr used these products for four months before approving them for market. “I would never sell anything that I wouldn’t use myself,” she says.

Independently marketed and distributed, JEKALYN BEAUTY was developed with chemists who Carr worked with to perfect the formulas that she had found were effective. 

About JEKALYN BEAUTY: JEKALYN BEAUTY is the lifestyle and beauty brand created by inspirational artist and entrepreneur Jekalyn Carr. Established in 2021, its first two products were his and her fragrances that sold out within 24 hours.

Spotify is excited to be casting a spotlight on the vibrant sounds of the rapidly-expanding Christian and Gospel music scene and the diverse array of artists inspiring a new generation of fans with the newly rebranded Top Christian & Gospel Playlist!

The tapestry of Christian and Gospel artists today is expansive and diverse – from the dynamic gospel singer/songwriter and worship leader Chandler Moore, to the enlightening Christian hip hop star KB, to the influential Grammy winning producer and songwriter Brooke Ligertwood, plus the inspirational gospel artist and speaker Jekalyn Carr and mystifying Spanish language singer/songwriter and worship leader Christine D’Clario.

Previously titled Top Christian, the goal of the newly rebranded Top Christian & Gospel Playlist is to capture the full spectrum of the music that shapes the broad genre, showcasing these captivating artists and their genre-spanning collaborations, while offering fans a destination to discover new artists and enjoy the hits from their favorite stars.

To celebrate the playlist refresh, some of today’s new guard of Christian & Gospel stars (Chandler Moore, KB, Jekalyn Carr, Brooke Ligertwood, Christine D’Clario, Jon Foreman of Switchfoot, and For King & Country) teamed up with Spotify to share their thoughts on the music that has inspired their lives in the special video above.

Jekalyn Carr releases a brand new single, “My Portion,” with WayNorth Music. The steady and vibrant mid-tempo song, available now, is amplified with Carr’s signature dynamic vocals and reminds us of the Promises of God. 

“I love the good message of ‘My Portion,’” said Carr. “This song was written so that people can understand what is rightfully theirs and how they must embrace this place. We often don’t understand the true word of God over our lives, and with this song I wanted to remind us that God has already spoken His promises to every person.”

“‘My Portion’ is the perfect song for the times in which each one of us are living. This song is powerful, uplifting as well as encouraging and will touch a chord with every listener,” said Paul Wright of WayNorth Music. “We are beyond excited to launch the WayNorth Music label with the dynamic artistry of Jekalyn Carr on her upcoming single release!”

Over the summer, Carr continued to expand her successful brand. Following her historic induction into the Women’s Songwriters Hall of Fame in Washington DC., Carr launched her beauty brand JEKALYN BEAUTY with a debut fragrance, ‘Jekalyn For Her’ which sold out online in less than a week. Jekalyn was also the co-host of the 36th Annual Stellar Awards which aired earlier this month on BET, garnered excellent ratings for the Network, and generated over a 100% increase in viewership compared to last year’s show. She continues to host her nationally syndicated radio show “The Jekalyn Carr Show.”

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Maverick City Music offers new video for “Build My Life” Performed by Joe L Barnes, Jekalyn Carr & Ryan Ofei.

This video was captured in Atlanta at Tribl Worship Nights on July 24th, 2021.

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Leanna Crawford releases a new version of “Mean Girls” with Jekalyn Carr. The official lyric video can be viewed below. “Mean Girls” is available now to download or stream.

“Mean Girls” was released earlier this year by Provident Label Group and Story House Collective on Crawford’s self-titled six-song EP. Sharing the message of the song, Crawford explains, “The words we use are powerful. Some words can build people up while other hurtful words can tear down. Sadly, we’ve all experienced the latter and it’s those words that we just can’t seem to get out of heads no matter how old we are. I wrote this song as a prayer for myself but also for you because sometimes we need to be reminded that our worth is so much more than words.”

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Multiple award winner Jekalyn Carr took the stage last Friday at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center in Nashville, wowing the crowd with custom couture as she co-hosted the 36th Annual Stellar Awards for the first time.

Carr, who stunned the audience in five custom looks styled by celebrity stylist J.Bolin, is the youngest host in Stellar Awards history. She won two trophies, adding to her expanding collection, for Traditional Female Vocalist of the Year and Traditional Album of the Year for Changing Your Story.

The two Stellar Awards wins come on the heels of Carr’s recent induction into the Women’s Songwriters Hall of Fame and earning her fifth #1 Billboard single. The song “Jehovah Jireh” still tops the charts and is #1 on Billboard Gospel Airplay and #3 on Mediabase Gospel Chart.

“Make It Right” featuring Dante Bowe, Todd Dulaney, & Jekalyn Carr by Maverick City Music off accompanied by epic visuals.

“Make It Right”, written by Dante Bowe, Todd Dulaney, and Mitch Wong is the first single off of Jubilee: Juneteenth Edition released on June 18th, 2021. Recorded at a live worship event celebrating Juneteenth

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LYRICS

Verse 1
I remember when sin was sin
I remember when wrong was wrong
I remember when we all fell short
But got back up much quicker than the fall

Chorus
I’m praying that You open our eyes
Praying that You open our eyes again
Father please open our eyes
Father please open our eyes again

Verse 2
I remember when the left was left
I remember when we had respect
I remember when my mama said no
it’s exactly what she meant
And then she’d follow up and say
Because I told you so

Chorus
I’m pray that you open our eyes
Praying that You open our eyes again
Father please open our eyes
Father please open our eyes again

Bridge
You can take what’s wrong
You can make it write
With some holy conviction
A little loving and correction
You can take these burdens
Give us one that’s light
Here I am Jesus
Here I am Jesus

Maverick City Music offers official Music Video for “Silent Night” featuring Aaron Moses and Jekalyn Carr.

“Silent Night” from the album “Maverick City Christmas” is available now on the TRIBL app and everywhere else you listen to music.

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