Tasha Cobbs Leonard and Ciara Release New Single 'In Spite of Me'
GRAMMY winner Tasha Cobbs Leonard surprised fans today with the release of 'In Spite of Me,' featuring platinum-selling superstar Ciara, available now across all digital outlets. The track comes just days after the powerhouse singer/songwriter scored a #1 debut on the Billboard Top Gospel Albums chart with her new album, Royalty: Live at The Ryman, released by Motown Gospel.
A reimagined studio version of the original, “In Spite of Me†featuring Ciara is a feel-good song set to lush backing vocals and punctuated by passionate leads. The song’s lyrics celebrate God’s perfect love for imperfect people: “Every scar, every flaw, You see it all, You see it all / You still love me, love me, in spite of me.â€
“Tasha is one of the strongest voices in gospel music and we’ve always been huge fans of hers in our house,†shares Ciara. “In times like these, I am super thrilled to be part of a song filled with messages of hope and inspiration that can be shared with the world. With God’s love and grace, nothing in life is insurmountable. It’s truly a special moment.â€
Tasha Cobbs Leonard is equally ecstatic about the collaboration.
“Ciara is an icon. A role model. A wife, mother, and a lover of God,†she shares. “Her musical versatility is undeniable and I am so glad she joined me on this song to tell people about the unconditional love of God.â€
A vibrant lyric video for the new song is also available on Tasha Cobbs Leonard’s YouTube channel today (see above).
Royalty: Live at The Ryman is one of the most anticipated new albums in gospel music this year. Recorded before a closed house, “for an audience of One†at Nashville’s famed Ryman Auditorium, the project merges Tasha Cobbs Leonard’s country, bluegrass and gospel music roots to create an authentic musical experience.
