Evvie McKinney, born on June 27, 1997, in Memphis, Tennessee, is an American gospel and soul singer who rose to prominence after winning the inaugural season of Fox’s The Four: Battle for Stardom in 2018. Her powerful performances, including renditions of Andra Day’s “Rise Up” and Aretha Franklin’s “I Never Loved a Man (The Way I Loved You),” captivated both judges and audiences, leading to her victory and a subsequent recording contract with Republic Records.
Raised in a musically inclined family as the youngest of seven children, McKinney’s early exposure to gospel and blues came from her father, a gospel and blues singer. She began singing at the age of three and honed her talents through church performances and school choirs.
In 2019, McKinney signed an exclusive recording agreement with Motown Gospel and Capitol CMG, aligning her with a label renowned for its roster of gospel artists. Her music often reflects her deep-rooted faith, as seen in singles like “Just Like God” and “Church”.
Beyond her music career, McKinney is also an entrepreneur, having launched a cosmetic line called “Blessed and Beautiful,” which aims to spread the gospel through beauty products. She is married to Everett Anderson, and the couple has a daughter named Isabella.
McKinney continues to inspire audiences with her soulful voice and unwavering commitment to her faith, solidifying her place in the contemporary gospel music scene.
