The Jonathan McReynolds Era

Jonathan McReynolds takes gospel music by storm.

What A Time to Be Alive: The Jonathan McReynolds Era - He began his music career in 2012 with the release of Life Music via Entertainment One Music and Light Records.(Photo: Light Records)

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What A Time to Be Alive: The Jonathan McReynolds Era - He began his music career in 2012 with the release of Life Music via Entertainment One Music and Light Records.(Photo: Light Records)

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It All Started on the South Side - Jonathan McReynolds is a native of Chicago's South Side. He learned how to play the drums and keyboards, then later started singing in high school. (Photo: Rick Diamond/Getty Images for Dove Awards)

Performing Alongside India.Arie  - He performed onstage at the 2014 BET Celebration of Gospel alongside India.Arie, who happens to be a fan of his work. (Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images for BET)

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Performing Alongside India.Arie  - He performed onstage at the 2014 BET Celebration of Gospel alongside India.Arie, who happens to be a fan of his work. (Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images for BET)

Squad Goals - Jonathan's friends have played a huge role in cheering him on along his music journey.(Photo: Jonathan McReynolds via Instagram)

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Squad Goals - Jonathan's friends have played a huge role in cheering him on along his music journey.(Photo: Jonathan McReynolds via Instagram)

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A Praying Grandmother  - Jonathan graduated earlier this year from Moody Bible Institute with a Masters of Arts and Applied Biblical. Beyond his friends, his grandmother has played a huge role in helping him to get to where he is today.(Photo: Jonathan McReynolds via Instagram)

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A Praying Grandmother  - Jonathan graduated earlier this year from Moody Bible Institute with a Masters of Arts and Applied Biblical. Beyond his friends, his grandmother has played a huge role in helping him to get to where he is today.(Photo: Jonathan McReynolds via Instagram)

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Life Music: Stage Two  - Jonathan released his second album earlier this fall. He worked with  Warryn Campbell, Darhyl "DJ" Camper Jr., Chuck Harmony, Israel Houghton, Darryl "Lil Man" Howell, India.Arie, Claude Kelly, Aaron Lindsay, PJ Morton and Shannon Sanders.(Photo: Entertainment One)

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Life Music: Stage Two  - Jonathan released his second album earlier this fall. He worked with  Warryn Campbell, Darhyl "DJ" Camper Jr., Chuck Harmony, Israel Houghton, Darryl "Lil Man" Howell, India.Arie, Claude Kelly, Aaron Lindsay, PJ Morton and Shannon Sanders.(Photo: Entertainment One)

ESSENCE Music Festival Moves - Jonathan Reynolds performed for the second year at the ESSENCE Music Festival.(Photo: Jonathan McReynolds via Instagram)

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ESSENCE Music Festival Moves - Jonathan Reynolds performed for the second year at the ESSENCE Music Festival.(Photo: Jonathan McReynolds via Instagram)

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GMA Dove and Stellar Award Nominee  - He s a GMA Dove Award and Stellar Award nominee.(Photo: Barry Brecheisen/WireImage for NARAS)

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GMA Dove and Stellar Award Nominee  - He s a GMA Dove Award and Stellar Award nominee.(Photo: Barry Brecheisen/WireImage for NARAS)

Photo By Photo: Barry Brecheisen/WireImage for NARAS