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Jeremiah Drummond; WaterBrook
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Do It Anywaywill show the world a new side to Cobbs Leonard, who was namedBillboard’s Top Gospel Artist of the Decadein 2020. In the book, she writes about how faith helped guide her throughout her life, from her early days as an aspiring singer to personal experiences that will resonate with many readers, such as infertility, depression and weight loss.Cobbs Leonard, who is also a pastor, details how faith helped her throughout her experience with adoption in the book, too. Cobbs Leonard and her husband, Kenneth Leonard,adopted their son Asherin 2022, and Cobbs Leonard says that the now-toddler is keeping her on her toes.
“I LOVE BEING A MOM!” says Cobbs Leonard, who also has three children from Kenneth’s previous marriage. “I’m a toddler mom now and it is nonstop! Toddlers are the quickest movers in the world!”
Tasha Cobbs Leonard, husband Kenneth and son Asher.Jeremiah Drummond
Jeremiah Drummond
Cobbs Leonard also noted that Asher is hitting some important milestones, such as learning the alphabet and colors. He even has some musical inclination of his own.
“Asher is a rising musician, focusing on drums and keyboards for now!" Cobbs Leonard says. “He is super athletic, ultra-inquisitive and the sweetest boy ever!”
Motherhood, Cobbs Leonard explains, doesn’t come without its challenges, especially as she tries to balance parenting with her work.“As a touring artist, it’s always challenging leaving my children for days at a time. I am encouraged in knowing that just as God has equipped me to travel the world and inspire others,” she says, “God has graced my children with all they need to manage the demands of our family purpose.”
Tasha Cobbs Leonard.Jeremiah Drummond
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Do It Anywayis also intended to share her message of perseverance with her readers, says Cobbs Leonard.“My expectation is that this book full of testimonies will give others the courage they need to overcome and to Do It Anyway!” she says.Do It Anyway: Don’t Give Up Before It Gets Goodwill be published on May 7, 2024.
source: people.com
