Leeland Dayton Mooring

Leeland Dayton Mooring
Leeland Mooring in February 2007
Background information
Born	(1988-06-16) June 16, 1988 (age 36) Baytown, Texas, U.S.
Genres	Contemporary Christian music, Christian rock, alternative rock, progressive rock
Occupation(s)	Singer, songwriter, guitarist
Instrument(s)	Vocals, guitar, piano, bass guitar
Years active	2000–present

Leeland Dayton Mooring (born June 16, 1988) is an American worship musician, singer and songwriter known as the lead vocalist and guitarist of the band Leeland,^[1] as well as serving a brief tenure as an ensemble worship leader with Bethel Music.

Leeland became a Christian at the age of five. He is married to Amanda Louise Mooring. He has two siblings; older brother Jack Mooring and younger sister Shelly Roberts. Jack Mooring is married to Michael W. Smith's daughter, Whitney Katherine Smith-Mooring. Leeland co-wrote six songs on Stand, Michael W. Smith's 2007 release, and wrote a seventh entirely.^[2]