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Tasha Cobbs Leonard Wins NAACP Image Award for Tasha


Published: Feb 27, 2026 02:55 PM EST

Tasha Cobbs Leonard has earned one of the highest honors in entertainment, winning the Outstanding Gospel/Christian Album award at the 57th NAACP Image Awards for her widely acclaimed studio project Tasha.

The NAACP Image Awards celebrate excellence and achievement by Black artists and professionals across music, television, film, and literature. Cobbs Leonard's win places her among an elite group of music makers recognized this year alongside major artists across genres.

Released in July 2025 on Motown Gospel, Tasha marked a pivotal moment in the celebrated artist's career - her first full studio album under her own creative vision and imprint, showcasing her powerful vocal range, genre-bending gospel arrangements, and deeply personal songwriting.

Cobbs Leonard's body of work - which includes chart-topping singles and collaborations with artists such as John Legend - has earned her multiple accolades over the years, including GRAMMY Awards, Dove Awards, Stellar Awards, and now the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Gospel/Christian Album.

"I'm incredibly grateful for this honor," Cobbs Leonard said. "This album represents a season of transformation, faith, and hope. To be recognized by the NAACP Image Awards - alongside so many inspiring artists - fills me with deep gratitude and motivation to continue creating music that uplifts and connects people to God's love."

The recognition of Tasha at the NAACP Image Awards celebrates both Cobbs Leonard's artistic excellence and the wider cultural impact of her music, which continues to resonate across gospel, worship, and mainstream audiences.

About Tasha Cobbs Leonard
Tasha Cobbs Leonard is one of contemporary gospel music's most influential artists. With a career spanning over a decade, she has achieved multiple chart-topping albums, billions of streams, and wide recognition for her blend of traditional gospel, worship, and contemporary sounds. Known for her dynamic performances and authentic storytelling, Cobbs Leonard also co-pastors The Purpose Place Church in South Carolina and is a bestselling author and inspirational leader.

About the NAACP Image Awards
Established to honor the achievements of people of color in the arts and those who promote social justice through creative expression, the NAACP Image Awards are among the most respected accolades in American entertainment.