Alternative CCM ensemble Leeland rose to prominence in the late 2000s around the talents of lead singer, songwriter, and frontman Leeland Mooring. A rich, melodic sound characterized Grammy-nominated releases like 2008's Opposite Way and 2011's The Great Awakening, which paired uplifting themes of faith with soaring guitar-driven pop. The group later became involved with the Bethel Music Collective, who helped issue their 2016 album, Invisible.
Leeland formed in 2005 in Baytown, Texas, with an initial lineup that included Mooring on vocals and guitar, keyboard player/vocalist...