She is a powerhouse vocalist and one of the few in the new school class of female vocalists who can capture the definitive essence of traditional gospel and “church” music at its best. Monica Lisa Stevenson is that vocalist who provides a commanding presence and a life-impacting spiritual encounter through every song she sings.
Monica Lisa has a litany of achievements contributing to her thriving music ministry including three Stellar Award Nominations for Best New Artist and Traditional Female Vocalist of the Year, two Atlanta Gospel Choice Awards for Best Female Artist and Song of the Year. She has appeared on BET’s Bobby Jones Gospel and in Tyler Perry’s movie ‘Madea’s Big Happy Family’ and TV series ‘The Have And The Have Nots’. Added to the list of ‘standout vocal performances’ in the critically acclaimed Genuis Aretha docuseries as well as roles in regional touring stage plays, she has toured throughout Switzerland and Italy and has sung alongside such greats as Pastor Shirley Caesar, Jason Crabb, Erica Campbell, Pastor Marvin Sapp and Tasha Cobbs.
Her album ‘Kainos (The Acoustic Documentary)’ landed at #18 on Billboard Top Gospel Sales Chart and #8 on the Heatseekers Chart. ‘Kainos’ was released by Puretonez Production/eOne Distribution and includes the chart-topping hit single “Testimony” featuring Doobie Powell and The Williams Singers. Monica's efforts were realized when her last single ‘I’m Not Ashamed’ featuring Paul Porter reaching #1 on the BDS Gospel radio chart. Monica Lisa returns with new track ‘It Is Well’, a feel-good song of comfort and reassurance in the God that controls the universe and calls each star by name and also sees to the needs of his people.
Monica Lisa enjoys singing before audiences, serving her community, and being the proud mother of five children and dedicated wife to her husband Derrick Stevenson, who is also her musical director and producer. Monica Lisa has emerged as a dynamic artist and compassionate philanthropist who inspires something new and refreshing in everyone she touches.
