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TobyMac

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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July 2018: Release of "Everything"

In July 2018, TobyMac released "Everything" as a single.

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September 2018: Announcement of The Elements and Release of "Scars"

In September 2018, TobyMac announced The Elements album and released "Scars" as a single.

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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.

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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.

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September 17, 2021: Release of "Promised Land"

On September 17, 2021, TobyMac released "Promised Land" as a single.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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December 6, 2024: Release of "a lil Church"

On December 6, 2024, TobyMac released "a lil Church" as a single.

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January 10, 2025: Release of "God Did It"

On January 10, 2025, TobyMac released "God Did It" as a single.

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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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