Leeland (band)

Leeland
Leeland in 2007 L-R: Leeland Mooring, Mike Smith, Jack Mooring, Jake Holtz
Leeland in 2007 L-R: Leeland Mooring, Mike Smith, Jack Mooring, Jake Holtz
Background information
OriginBaytown, Texas, U.S.
GenresChristian rock, CCM, progressive rock[1][2]
Years active2000–present[3]
Labels
MembersLeeland Mooring
Casey Moore
Past membersJake Holtz
Jeremiah Wood
Matt Campbell
Austin Tirado
Jack Mooring
Mike Smith
Shelly Roberts
Websiteleelandonline.com

Leeland is a Christian rock band from Baytown, Texas. The band was formed in 2004, although lead singer Leeland Mooring had been writing songs beforehand. Leeland consists of Leeland Mooring (lead vocals, guitar), and Casey Moore (guitar, background vocals). The band's original line-up included Jeremiah Wood (guitar), who left the band in late 2006 and was replaced by guitarist Matt Campbell in early 2007, Jack Mooring (piano), Mike Smith (drums) and Jake Holtz (bass).

Leeland has released five studio albums, the latest in July 2016. The band received a Grammy Award nomination and two Dove Award nominations for their debut album Sound of Melodies (2006).[4][5] The band's third album, Love Is on the Move, was released on August 25, 2009.

Leeland's fourth studio album, The Great Awakening, was released on September 20, 2011, and received a nomination to the 54th Grammy Awards for Best Contemporary Christian Music Album.[6]

After a five-year hiatus, Leeland released their fifth studio album in July 2016, Invisible, via the Bethel Music label.

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  2. ^ "Leeland". Your Music Zone. Archived from the original on April 9, 2008. Retrieved April 15, 2008.
  3. ^ "Leeland - Biography". CCM Magazine.com. Retrieved February 15, 2008.
  4. ^ "Leeland Ready for Grammys, Visit Canada". Soul Shine Magazine. February 9, 2007. Retrieved April 2, 2008.
  5. ^ Cite error: The named reference GMA Albums of the Year was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  6. ^ "58th Annual GRAMMY Awards Winners & Nominees". Archived from the original on February 1, 2012. Retrieved July 12, 2016.