It is with deep sadness that we join the family of Kevin Lemons in announcing his transition early Saturday, January 7. Kevin Lemons was not only an extraordinary, highly respected songwriter, artist, and choir director–he was a devoted and loving husband, a trusted leader of his music ministry, and a pillar of gospel music’s vital choir scene.
Details about memorial services will be announced soon.
Bishop Hezekiah Walker is heartbroken, saying, “Kevin Lemons was one of the kindest, most humble artists that I know, even though his gift and talents were enormous. His love for God seasoned everything that he did, and his palpable love for people was an extension of that. Kevin Lemons was just a beautiful human being, and he will be sorely missed,” Walker said.
Kevin Lemons was the founder and director of the extraordinary chorale Higher Calling, who will have been together 27 years this year. Their most recent recording, Third Round, garnered Dove and Stellar Gospel Music Award nominations as well as robust acclaim on radio and social media. Their breakout single, “For Your Good,” accumulated over 100,000 streams and reached #3 on the Billboard Gospel Digital Sales Chart. Additionally, Lemons served as the vocal director for the celebrated Netflix film Come Sunday.
“Lemons’ passing is a huge loss for the gospel music industry,” says Bishop Hezekiah Walker. “We are keeping Kevin’s wife of 15 years, Tiunna Lemons, in our heartfelt prayers, along with his family, extended family, members of Higher Calling, and all those who knew and loved Kevin Lemons.”
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