Leeland (band)
Leeland | |
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Leeland in 2007 L-R: Leeland Mooring, Mike Smith, Jack Mooring, Jake Holtz | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Baytown, Texas, U.S. |
| Genres | Christian rock, CCM, progressive rock |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Labels | |
| Members | Leeland Mooring Casey Moore |
| Past members | Jake Holtz Jeremiah Wood Matt Campbell Austin Tirado Jack Mooring Mike Smith Shelly Roberts |
| Website | leelandonline |
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). 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.
After a five-year hiatus, Leeland released their fifth studio album in July 2016, Invisible, via the Bethel Music label.