John P. Kee

A major figure in contemporary gospel music, John P. Kee makes music that engages both the body and the spirit. A powerful vocalist, he has won a significant following for performances that blend the sincerity and spirit of gospel with the energy of R&B and funk. Kee earned his accolades as pastor of the New Life Fellowship Church in Charlotte, North Carolina. Whether working as a solo artist or with his New Life Community Choir, Kee's albums like 1994's Colorblind, 2011's The Legacy Project, and 2015's Level Next have made him one of the most popular contemporary gospel artists of his generation, regularly peaking near the top of Billboard's gospel chart. He paid homage to another gospel legend on 2026's Tribute to a Legend: Rance Allen, Chapter 3.