Joe L Barnes

Joe L. Barnes is a Kentucky-born singer, songwriter, and worship leader who has become a recognized voice in Christian and Gospel music. He serves as a worship leader at The Shepherd's Tent in Covington, Georgia, and gained prominence as a songwriter and performer with the collective Maverick City Music. Barnes co-wrote the song "Promises," which received a GMA Dove Award nomination for Gospel Worship Recorded Song of the Year at the 2020 GMA Dove Awards. His songwriting credits also include "In Spite of Me" by Tasha Cobbs Leonard and "Not Holding Back" by JJ Hairston. He is recognized as a Grammy Award-winning songwriter. His catalog with Maverick City Music includes songs such as "Ruins," "Build My Life," "Moving," and "Come and Move." In 2024, Barnes signed with RCA Inspiration and Provident Entertainment as a solo artist. His solo music is described as a blend of Gospel, R&B, and worship. His solo releases include the single "Altar" and the album *The Good Shepherd*.