Kevin Lemons

Source: Kevinlemonsandhighercalling.com / Kevin Lemons

Kospel artist Kevin Lemons has passed away. He was 44 years old.

The Lemons family confirmed his passing on his official Instagram folio with a argument, asking to keep his wife, Tiunna, family, and Higher Calling lifted in prayer.

"Information technology is with bang-up sadness that we denote the transition of our Founder – Kevin Lemons, the argument said in part. "Please continue his wife Tiunna, Family and Higher Calling lifted in prayer as we all process this sudden loss. Cheers all for the outpouring of love already shown. We are and so appreciative and grateful for each of you!"

According to his website, the Atlanta-built-in Lemons got his showtime in the ministry of music in 1996. He forth with friends put together what is known as Kevin Lemons and College Calling. The choir now has over lxx members, performing with Gospel greats, Bishop Hezekiah Walker, Bebe Winans, Donald Lawrence, Metro Boomin, Tamela Isle of man, Erica Campbell, Kirk Franklin and many more.

From Atlanta news outlet 11 Alive:

Known officially every bit Kevin Lemons & Higher Calling, the ministry building reached immediate success after they left an impact on the Atlanta community due to their unique sound and likeness, the website said.

The group is known for its album "The Declaration" which reached as high as No. ten on Billboard's gospel charts, according to his website.

Now 27 years after, the ministry today at present boasts over 70 members who are known for their "expert vocals, energetic performances, trendsetting way and overall excellence in ministry building."

Lemons' besides gained recognition by playing the singing vocalism of Carlton Pearson in the Netflix film and soundtrack "Come Sunday."

Co-ordinate to the website, Lemons, forth with his married woman and ministry building, were out on a mission to make choir music recognized and common one time again.

Details nearly his memorial will be announced presently, co-ordinate to a statement HezHouse Entertainment, his record label.

Their second album The Declarationwas released in 2013 and reached No. 10 on the Billboard gospel charts. The group released their 2nd LP 3rd Circular, with the lead single "For Your Good" under Hezekiah Walker'due south Hez House label in September 2021.

Lemons as well was the singing vocalism of Carlton Pearson (played by Academy Award-nominee Chiwetel Ejiofor) in the Netflix motion picture and Soundtrack Come Sunday. The film also starred Lakeith Stanfield, Jason Segel, Condola Rashad and Martin Sheen.

NewsOne extends condolences to Lemons' family and loved ones. May he residual in peace.

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