First Grammy Nomination For Jekalyn Carr

Lunjeal Music Group recording artist Jekalyn Carr awoke to the news this morning that she had received her first Grammy Award nomination.  The 19 year old was nominated in the category of Best Gospel Performance/Song for her hit single, “You’re Bigger.”

The nomination is a fitting cap to a year of great achievements.  “You’re Bigger” made its debut at #1 on the Billboard’s Gospel Airplay chart and  spent four non-consecutive weeks at #1 and twenty-three consecutive weeks in the Top 2. Her album THE LIFE PROJECT, also debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Top Gospel Albums chart and has remained in the Top 20 position since its debut. In addition, “You’re Bigger” hit #1 on the Billboard’s Digital Songs chart (digital downloads) four non-consecutive weeks. Carr’s song also climbed on Billboard’s Adult R&B Radio Airplay charts peaking at #31 with a #1 “New & Active” bullet.