ThisIsRnB had the fantastic alternative to take a seat down and chat with Motown Gospel’s wonderful expertise and delightful 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 other 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 presently 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 impression her mom had on her profession. She additionally discusses her new album “Love Evvie McKinney”, the importance behind the songs and the rationale why singing Gospel music is so essential to her. McKinney beforehand shared with Billboard, “I wrote ‘Simply Like God’ to precise my coronary heart: Whereas I strive by no means to be shocked by what God does, I wish to at all times stay in awe of him doing it…”
On “Love, Evvie McKinney” she sends a transparent message to the listener to be glad with God, then you definately’ll be glad together with your circumstances as she affirms on observe #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 observe #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/ All over the place I am going/ However I gotta defend/ 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 undertaking is a religious musical ministry that uplifts and evokes the thoughts, physique, and soul with a novel mixture of Gospel and R&B, and Pop showcasing McKinney’s excessive notes and plain signature vocals.
Evvie was such a pleasure to interview as her candy demeanor, optimistic power, and delightful 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 observe “Church” beneath. Additionally, be sure you 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!
