Gospel Music Notable Kevin Lemons Passes At 44

Kevin Lemons

KEVIN LEMONS, founder and director of the 100-member ATLANTA-based gospel choir HIGHER CALLING, who has garnered both DOVE and STELLAR GOSPEL MUSIC AWARD nominations for their most recent recording, "Third Round," has passed at the age of 44. 

Details of a memorial service will be announced soon.

HIGHER CALLING's most recent breakout single, "For Your Good," accumulated over 100,000 streams and reached #3 on the BILLBOARD Gospel Digital Sales Chart. LEMONS also served as the vocal director for the NETFLIX film, "Come Sunday."

Details about memorial services will be announced soon.

BISHOP HEZEKIAH WALER noted, "KEVIN LEMONS was one of the kindest, most humble artists that I know, even though his gifts and talents were enormous. His love for GOD seasoned everything that he did, and his palpable love for people was an extension of that. He was just a beautiful human being and he will be sorely missed.”

LEMONS’ HEZHOUSE ENTERTAINMENT labelmates are also devastated by his sudden passing.

Says VINCENT BOHANAN, “I am in total disbelief concerning the untimely transition of my labelmate. KEVIN has been a light in the gospel community for many years. His stance, leadership and command over the choir was like none other. There are many things in life we may not understand, but we trust the sovereignty of GOD. My prayers are with the family and HIGHER CALLING."

PATRICK RIDDICK says: “My heart is heavy and full of sadness. From the moment the phone call came in, until now, I have been speechless. Maestro KEVIN was our THOMAS WHITFIELD and made up a third of our generation's Brat Pack. Our friendship was so genuine, we would challenge one another musically and share our unfiltered thoughts/critiques of each other in a way that only we could. The brotherhood went beyond music; we held each other accountable and integral. I am going to miss my brother. I am praying for LADY T, HIGHER CALLING and every friend, artist, and colleague who will feel the impact of this loss.”

KEVIN LEMONS & HIGHER CALLING was founded when LEMONS and a group of young singers came together for a special music event created by LEMONS’ father, WILBERT LEMONS. His father was the director of the historic ATLANTA MASONIC CHOIR, which was founded by KEVIN’s grandmother ANNIE RUTH LEMONS.  

LEMONS is survived by his wife of 15 years, TIUNNA, and his extended family. 

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