ThisIsRnB had the fantastic alternative to take a seat down and chat with Motown Gospel’s wonderful expertise and exquisite winner of Fox’s inaugural season of the singing competitors “The 4: Battle for Stardom, Tennessee native, Evvie McKinney.
In 2018 Evvie completely surprised the world and turned the competitors the wrong way up together with her efficiency of Andra Days’ “Rise Up”, and her excellent breakout efficiency of Tina Turner’s “Proud Mary.” Not solely was her voice unimaginable, however her efficiency and showmanship have been ones that launched her to the world as a shining star. In 2022, she co-hosted the 37th Stellar Gospel Music Awards pre-show alongside Pastor Mike Jr., which half one is at present operating in broadcast syndication and on-line at TheStellarAwards.com.
Throughout our interview, McKinney talks about her Gospel roots, the significance of household, and the affect her mom had on her profession. She additionally discusses her new album “Love Evvie McKinney”, the importance behind the songs and the explanation why singing Gospel music is so essential to her. McKinney beforehand shared with Billboard, “I wrote ‘Simply Like God’ to specific my coronary heart: Whereas I attempt by no means to be stunned by what God does, I need to all the time stay in awe of him doing it…”
On “Love, Evvie McKinney” she sends a transparent message to the listener to be glad with God, you then’ll be glad along with your circumstances as she affirms on monitor #6 “He Did It,” …“Catch blessing flowing/oh if there’s a struggle I ain’t even / gotta win it/ He did it, I do know He did it/Prayers going up / blessings coming down…,” and on the upbeat monitor #8 “E6” she sings the significance of staying suited up in God’s armor”…“So I gotta swimsuit up, swimsuit up/ Trigger you ain’t gonna let up, let/…I see them arrows/ In every single place I’m going/ However I gotta protect/ Retains me for actual/ Pn me from head to toe/ I’m a soldier, I’m prepared…/You would possibly assault/However god’s obtained my again…/I’m protected…”
Standing agency on God’s phrase and her perception in what he can do, the venture is a religious musical ministry that uplifts and evokes the thoughts, physique, and soul with a singular mixture of Gospel and R&B, and Pop showcasing McKinney’s excessive notes and simple signature vocals.
Evvie was such a pleasure to interview as her candy demeanor, optimistic vitality, and exquisite spirit are so inspiring. She additionally shares about her magnificence line “Blessed + Stunning (B+B)” which launched on September twenty ninth.
Watch our unique transferring interview with Evvie McKinney right here.
Take a take heed to “Love, Evvie McKinney” and stream her video for the upbeat lead monitor “Church” under. Additionally, remember to take a look at and seize her Blessed + Stunning magnificence merchandise! Comply with Evvie McKinney on social media by utilizing the deal with @Evvie_Music to see what this sensational expertise does subsequent!
