Gospel Teen Sensation Jekalyn Carr Featured in JET Magazine as One of the 'Top 10 New Faces You Need to Know'

Fifteen-year-old gospel sensation Jekalyn Carr is featured in the June issue of JET Magazine as one of the "Top 10 New Faces You Need to Know." The 15-year-old singer and speaker is the youngest and the only teen on JET's exclusive list of "young, gifted and black" professionals at the top of their field and under 40 years old.

Jekalyn is recognized in the JET piece for her passionate commitment to push others towards their destiny through her speaking and musical gifts. Also highlighted are Jekalyn's notable honors including official proclamations and keys to U.S. cities like Nashville, TN, Miami-Dade, FL and Lake Charles, LA. The "JET Set 10 Under 40 List" featuring Jekalyn is on Page 36 of the June issue of JET.

Jekalyn recently released the debut single and title track from her forthcoming album "Greater is Coming" on iTunes and Amazon. Released May 15 on Arkansas-based Lunjeal Music Group record label, "Greater is Coming" is gaining momentum on gospel radio with airplay on stations in New York, Tennessee, Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, Virginia and Mississippi.

With incredible charisma and a powerhouse voice, Jekalyn has garnered the attention of award winning gospel artists like James Fortune, Donnie McClurkin and Shirley Caesar. "Jekalyn is just a blessing. I'm excited about what God is going to do with her," says Fortune. And, international televangelist Benny Hinn who has regularly featured Jekalyn at his crusades says Jekalyn is "God's chosen to help lead and inspire many."