History of TobyMac in Timeline
TobyMac, born Kevin Michael McKeehan, is a prominent American contemporary Christian music artist. He is a singer, rapper, songwriter, and record producer. He initially gained fame as a member of the Christian rap/rock group DC Talk from 1987 until their hiatus in 2000. Since then, he has maintained a successful solo career, releasing ten studio albums including 'Momentum,' 'Welcome to Diverse City,' and 'Eye on It,' and five remix albums. He achieved a milestone as the third Christian artist to debut at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart with his album 'Eye on It'.
April 30, 2002: Adoption of Twins Moses and Marlee
On April 30, 2002, TobyMac and his wife adopted twins Moses and Marlee at birth.
November 2, 2004: Birth of Leo
On November 2, 2004, TobyMac's son Leo was born.
March 24, 2006: Birth of Judah
On March 24, 2006, TobyMac's son Judah was born.
January 6, 2015: Release of "Beyond Me"
On January 6, 2015, TobyMac released "Beyond Me", the first single from his new album.
June 9, 2015: Release of Backseat Driver
On June 9, 2015, TobyMac released "Backseat Driver" as a promotional single from the album This Is Not a Test.
July 10, 2015: Release of Til The Day I Die
On July 10, 2015, TobyMac released "Til The Day I Die" as a promotional single from the album This Is Not a Test.
July 24, 2015: Release of Feel It
On July 24, 2015, TobyMac released "Feel It" as a promotional single from the album This Is Not a Test.
August 7, 2015: Release of This Is Not a Test
On August 7, 2015, TobyMac released his sixth studio album, This Is Not a Test, which debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard 200 and No. 1 on the Top Christian Albums chart.
2015: Father's death from dementia
In 2015, TobyMac's father died from dementia.
November 3, 2017: Release of Light of Christmas
On November 3, 2017, TobyMac released Light of Christmas, his second compilation of Christmas songs.
2017: Songwriting inspiration from fathers death
As of 2017, TobyMac cited his father's death as inspiration for some of his newest songwriting.
January 2018: Release of "I Just Need U"
In January 2018, TobyMac released "I Just Need U", which debuted at No. 1 on the Hot Christian Songs chart.
July 2018: Release of "Everything"
In July 2018, TobyMac released "Everything" as a single.
September 2018: Announcement of The Elements and Release of "Scars"
In September 2018, TobyMac announced The Elements album and released "Scars" as a single.
October 12, 2018: Release of The Elements
On October 12, 2018, TobyMac released The Elements album, which became his fifth album to top the Christian Albums chart on Billboard.
October 23, 2019: Death of son Truett
On October 23, 2019, TobyMac's son Truett died.
January 10, 2020: Release of "21 Years"
On January 10, 2020, TobyMac released "21 Years", a single dedicated to the memory of his son Truett.
May 8, 2020: Release of The Lost Demos
On May 8, 2020, TobyMac released The Lost Demos, an EP of recovered demos.
February 19, 2021: Release of "Help Is on the Way (Maybe Midnight)"
On February 19, 2021, TobyMac released "Help Is on the Way (Maybe Midnight)" as a single.
September 17, 2021: Release of "Promised Land"
On September 17, 2021, TobyMac released "Promised Land" as a single.
January 7, 2022: Release of "Promised Land" with Sheryl Crow
On January 7, 2022, TobyMac released a new version of "Promised Land" as a collaboration with Sheryl Crow.
June 2, 2022: Release of "The Goodness" with Blessing Offor
On June 2, 2022, TobyMac released "The Goodness" as a collaboration with gospel artist Blessing Offor.
June 10, 2022: Announcement of Life After Death Album
On June 10, 2022, TobyMac announced on Instagram his album Life After Death.
August 19, 2022: Release of Life After Death Album
On August 19, 2022, TobyMac released his album Life After Death.
April 12, 2024: Death of Gabe Patillo
On April 12, 2024, Gabe Patillo, TobyMac's touring band member and studio collaborator, died from complications with cancer.
June 7, 2024: Release of "Nothin' Sweeter"
On June 7, 2024, TobyMac released "Nothin' Sweeter" as a single.
September 27, 2024: Release of "Nothin' Sweeter" with Jon Reddick
On September 27, 2024, TobyMac released a new version of "Nothin' Sweeter" as a collaboration with Jon Reddick.
December 6, 2024: Release of "a lil Church"
On December 6, 2024, TobyMac released "a lil Church" as a single.
January 10, 2025: Release of "God Did It"
On January 10, 2025, TobyMac released "God Did It" as a single.
February 7, 2025: Release of "Can't Stop Me"
On February 7, 2025, TobyMac released "Can't Stop Me" as a single.
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