Tasha Cobbs Leonard and Kierra Sheard’s viral duet is very fittingly titled “Power,” because the dynamic duo certainly brought the thunder! The two vocal powerhouses gave a gospel masterclass that 1.5 million viewers on YouTube couldn’t get enough of. Leonard and Sheard traded lead vocal parts, each one more magnificent than the last, as the pair built off each other’s energy. Donald Lawrence directed an expert choir for the duet, which gave a brilliant platform for Leonard and Sheard to work their magic from.
The most-viewed part of the video came at the six-minute mark, where Leonard and Sheard vamp over a choir refrain and really let loose vocally. The passion and incredible display of vocal prowess is just something that makes it impossible to watch without cracking a big smile. The Music Man has to say that Leonard and Kelly certainly have the right stuff, and they have to be two of the biggest talents in gospel right now.
Leonard uploaded the duet to her channel as part of the promo cycle for her album Hymns. Fans were loving the performance and added comments such as “When you see Kierra Sheard and Tasha Cobbs Leonard joined by Donald Lawrence, you already know it’s about to be major!” and “When these two powerful women of God come together and worship, they always bring the anointing and raise the roof of any building they’re in.”
Several of Leonard’s most popular videos feature duets with Sheard. The pair previously produced a 39 million view performance with their live rendition of “Put a Praise on It.” The passion coming off the pair in this duet is electric, as they really work off the vibe that the live audience gives back to them. The energy that Leonard and Sheard put into the performance is inspiring to watch, and it’s easy to see how they became two of the biggest stars in the genre.
Leonard released her fourth studio album Hymns on October 7, 2022, and it featured the song “Power” as a duet with Sheard. The Music Man readers might be interested to hear that the album continued her run of success on the US Gospel chart, as it was her third release to hit the top five on the chart. In addition to creating popular live duets with Sheard, Leonard and Sheard have also enjoyed chart success together. The pair scored a number two hit on the US Gospel chart with their single “Put a Praise on It,” which is certified Gold in the US.