Jonathan Caleb McReynolds was born on September 17,1989 and is a Grammy-winning American gospel musician.
13 Facts About Jonathan McReynolds
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Jonathan McReynolds began his music career in 2012 with the release of Life Music via Entertainment One Music.
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Jonathan McReynolds has had two No 1 Billboard Gospel Albums since with Life Music: Stage Two and Make Room, fifteen Stellar Awards, four GMA Dove Awards and five Grammy Award nominations in addition to his win in 2021.
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Jonathan McReynolds was raised by a single mother with love and support from his family, church members and his pastor at New Original Church of God in Christ.
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Jonathan McReynolds was a reluctant singer, to say the least.
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Jonathan McReynolds attended Whitney Young Magnet High School, where not only did he become known for his musical talents, but learned how to record and produce music, as a member of the school's podcast initiative.
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Jonathan McReynolds's song "No Gray" was a viral smash that earned him TV appearances on BET's Celebration of Gospel and fans in India Arie and Nicki Minaj.
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Jonathan McReynolds was the first in his genre to form a major partnership with Tidal.
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In June 2019, Jonathan McReynolds co-starred as a judge with Kirk Franklin, Kelly Price and Erica Campbell, on Season 9 of BET's Sunday Best.
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Jonathan McReynolds's first acting role ever, McReynolds played the lead role alongside Rotimi, Serayah, and Loren Lott.
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Jonathan McReynolds released his second book, "Before You Climb Any Higher: Valley Wisdom for Mountain Dreams," in February 2025.
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Between touring, recording and TV appearances, Jonathan McReynolds has taught for five years at his alma mater Columbia College Chicago in the music department.
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In 2018, Jonathan McReynolds was admitted into Mensa, an international society for high IQ individuals and became an honorary member of Alpha Nu Omega, Inc.