• Amanda Levy Mckeehan is the wife of Toby Mckeehan (TobyMac), a Christian hip-hop artist with a net worth estimated to be over $12 million
• Amanda was raised in Jamaica and moved to the US after marrying TobyMac in 1994
• TobyMac's musical career began when he was a student at Liberty University, he released his debut solo album “Momentum” in 2001
• TobyMac is a 7x Grammy award winner, and his album “Eye On It” debuted in the top spot of the Billboard 200
• Amanda and Toby have five children, one of whom passed away in 2020. She prefers to stay out of the spotlight and focus on her family.
Known for movies
Short Info
Net Worth | $10 million |
Date Of Birth | October 22, 1964 |
Spouse | Amanda Levy McKeehan, Amanda Levy McKeehan, TobyMac |
Fact | Played on 2 state championship basketball teams in HS. |
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Who is Amanda Levy Mckeehan?
Amanda Levy Mckeehan was born on 9 January 1971, in Jamaica, and is noted primarily for being the wife of Toby Mckeehan, otherwise known as TobyMac. Her husband is a musician, best known for his contributions to Christian hip hop. He’s been releasing music since the early 2000s, and has won numerous awards for his work.
The Net Worth of Amanda Levy Mckeehan
As of mid-2020, Amanda Levy Mckeehan’s net worth is estimated at close to $1 million; while she has some means of earning extra income, most of her wealth is due to her husband TobyMac who has a net worth estimated to be over $12 million, thanks to success in the music industry.
NASHVILLE, TN – JUNE 01: Amanda Levy McKeehan and tobymac attend the 2nd Annual KLOVE Fan Awards at the Grand Ole Opry…
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Life and Career
Amanda Levy was raised in Jamaica, and as such she grew up in the country’s culture. She loved the local music scene there, and it was that involvement which eventually led her to meet TobyMac. They married in 1994, and she later moved with him to the US, making regular visits to Jamaica when they can.
She has mainly been behind the scenes, supporting her husband’s work and at times joining him during big events or concerts. When they started a family, she began to focus more on raising children – they had five, two of whom are twins.
Their eldest followed in his father’s footsteps and a lot of songs were dedicated to him, as he even collaborated with his father numerous times. However, in 2020 it was reported that he had passed away following an accidental overdose. The family has remained silent with their grief with the father only releasing music as a tribute to his late child.
Husband – TobyMac
Growing up, TobyMac became interested in a music career, and hoped to make it big as an artist. He grew up in a Christian upbringing, which would be a large influence on his success.
While a student of the private Christian Liberty University, he met and befriended Michael Tait, and the two would launch the group DC Talk, releasing music as a group which included Kevin Max Smith. In 1989, they released their debut album, and continued on with more music, which found a bit of popularity.
After their record “Free at Last”, they began gaining mainstream attention, and were being featured on television. In 1995 the group then released “Jesus Freak”, which was highly successful, being certified multi-platinum. They went on a World Tour to promote their music, and continued to perform as DC Talk until 1996 when they released their final platinum-certified album “Supernatural”.
With a desire to pursue other projects, the group disbanded and embarked on their respective solo careers. The group has reunited several times over many years, and has guested on each other works, remaining close despite being long apart.
Solo Career – TobyMac
Like the rest of DC Talk’s members, Toby had a lot of attention surrounding him when he embarked on a solo career in 2001, releasing his debut solo album “Momentum” which reached the top of the Billboard Heatseekers chart. He began performing and touring as a solo artist, leading to his second release – “Welcome to Diverse City”.
YESSSSSS! Can't wait to rock some safe social distancing SHOWS!!! Let's gooo. Looking forward to being with you guys again.
Tickets on sale now – https://t.co/lsm6wmsBuE pic.twitter.com/qAVabP0DsL
— TobyMac (@tobymac) May 22, 2020
His songs were featured in several films and television shows, such as “Prison Break” and “The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift”, and he also contributed music for various programs and companies, including World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), the National Football League (NFL) and the National Basketball Association (NBA).
In 2007 he released his third solo album, “Portable Sounds” which debuted in 10th spot of the Billboard 200, and which was nominated for a Grammy, and won several awards during the GMA Dove Awards.
His song “Feelin’ So Fly” was featured in “The Game Plan” and he also wrote a song for “The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe”. The following year he released his first live album “Alive and Transported”, which won him a Grammy Award. Some of his latest releases include “Eye on It”, “This is Not a Test” and “The Elements’”.
The Success of TobyMac
TobyMac is credited with a very successful music career, both with DC Talk and as a solo artist. He’s won seven Grammy Awards during his career, and sold over 10 million albums.
He is one of the top-charting artists on Billboard’s Christian Songs chart, and is also the third Christian artist to debut in the top spot of the Billboard 200 with his album “Eye On It” which also won a Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Christian Music Album.
Aside from music, he’s also written and released several books in collaboration with DC Talk members, two of which are “Jesus Freaks: Revolutionaries: Stories of Revolutionaries Who Changed Their World: Fearing GOD, Not Man”, and “Jesus Freaks: DC Talk and The Voice the Martyrs – Stories of Those Who Stood for Jesus, the Ultimate Jesus Freaks”. He’s also written books solo, mostly talking about the Christian faith and living a better life as a Christian, especially when it comes to treating those of other faiths.
He is one of the founders of Camp Electric, which aims to help young musicians aspiring to start their journey in the profession.
Personal Life
Amanda Levy met TobyMac in Jamaica in the early-1990s, as Toby frequently visited the country. The two often spend time in Jamaica as her husband also loves the culture there. They had five children, with one having passed away, and one of their twins suffering from muscular dystrophy, a disease which is typified by gradual weakening of the muscles connected to the bones. The family also owns a pet dog. She prefers to keep away from the media, focusing more on the family and supporting them from behind the scenes.
General Info
Full Name | TobyMac |
Net Worth | $10 million |
Date Of Birth | October 22, 1964 |
Height | 1.83 m, 1.83 m |
Profession | Record producer, Singer-songwriter, Lyricist, Author, Rapper, Actor, Music artist, Composer, Me Without You, Feel It, Speak Life, Jacksonville, FL, United States, Estero, FL, United States, Sunrise, FL, United States, Actor, Author, Rapper, Record producer, Composer, Singer-songwriter, Music artist, Lyricist, Me Without You, Speak Life, Feel It, Greenville, SC, United States, Toledo, OH, United States, Cleveland, OH, United States, Singer, Rapper, Booty Ain't Got No Face, Homo Thug, I Wanna Get Loose With You |
Education | Liberty University, Liberty University |
Nationality | American, American, American |
Family
Spouse | Amanda Levy McKeehan, Amanda Levy McKeehan, TobyMac |
Children | Truett McKeehan, Marlee McKeehan, Judah McKeehan, Leo McKeehan, Moses McKeehan, Me Without You, Feel It, Speak Life, Jacksonville, FL, United States, Estero, FL, United States, Sunrise, FL, United States, Truett McKeehan, Marlee McKeehan, Judah McKeehan, Leo McKeehan, Moses McKeehan, Me Without You, Speak Life, Feel It, Greenville, SC, United States, Toledo, OH, United States, Cleveland, OH, United States, Truett McKeehan |
Parents | TobyMac, Amanda Levy McKeehan, Booty Ain't Got No Face, Homo Thug, I Wanna Get Loose With You |
Siblings | Marlee McKeehan, Judah McKeehan, Leo McKeehan, Moses McKeehan, Booty Ain't Got No Face, Homo Thug, I Wanna Get Loose With You |
Accomplishments
Awards | Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Christian Music Album, Billboard Music Award for Top Christian Artist, Billboard Music Award for Top Christian Album, American Music Award for Favorite Contemporary Inspirational Artist, Grammy Award for Best Rock Gospel Album, Me Without You, Feel It, Speak Life, ... |
Music Groups | DC Talk, The Gotee Brothers, Me Without You, Speak Life, Feel It, Greenville, SC, United States, Toledo, OH, United States, Cleveland, OH, United States |
Nominations | Grammy Award for Best Gospel Song, Billboard Music Award for Top Christian Song, Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song, Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Christian Music Song, Grammy Award for Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album, Me Without You, Feel It, Speak Life, Jac... |
Movies | Jacksonville, FL, United States, Estero, FL, United States, Sunrise, FL, United States, I'm in Love with a Church Girl, X 2008: Christian Rock Hits, Roach Approach: The Mane Event!, Hip Hope Hits 2005, Roach Approach: Slingshot Slugger!, Greenville, SC, United States, Toledo, OH, United States, Clev... |
Social profile links
Quotes
# | Quote |
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1 | The way you get the Extreme's attention, is to be extremely passionate about whatever it is you are passionate about. I am passionate about God, about Jesus, and what His influences do to me. It's what accepting God's grace has done to me. |
2 | Life is serious, but I do think that God wants us to enjoy the things He's given us, like music. |
Facts
# | Fact |
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1 | Released second solo project titled "Welcome to Diverse City" while still a member of dcTalk. [October 2004] |
2 | Preparing for an upcoming 2004 40 city tour with Third Day [October 2003] |
3 | Released his first solo album (titled "Momentum") while still a member of DC Talk. [November 2001] |
4 | Released his fourth album "Tonight" and is touring with Christian rock band Skillet. [February 2010] |
5 | Toby and his wife Amanda adopted twins, a girl and a boy, who are African-American and Caucasian. |
6 | Given his name by his older brother who said he was going to be born in the month of "Tober" |
7 | Some of his greatest hits, along with his group, DC Talk, are Walls (1990), Luv is a Verb (1992) Jesus Freak, Colored People, and Just Between You and Me (all 1995) and Consume Me, Into Jesus, and Red Letters (all 1998). |
8 | Son, Truett Foster McKeehan, born. [September 1998] |
9 | Known for doing stunts and running into crowds at concerts. |
10 | Brother-in-law of Audio Adrenaline lead singer Mark Stuart. |
11 | Owns Gotee Records. |
12 | Went to Liberty University in Virginia where he met bandmates Michael Tait and Kevin Max. |
13 | Played on 2 state championship basketball teams in HS. |
Movies
Soundtrack
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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War Room | 2015 | performer: "Me Without You Capital Kings Remix" - as tobyMac / writer: "Me Without You Capital Kings Remix" | |
Chic | 2015 | Short performer: "Backseat Driver" / writer: "Backseat Driver" | |
Christian Mingle | 2014 | performer: "Me Without You" - as TobyMac / producer: "Me Without You" / writer: "Me Without You" | |
VeggieTales: Merry Larry and the True Light of Christmas | 2013 | Video performer: "Light of Christmas" - as TobyMac | |
Grace Unplugged | 2013 | performer: "Steal My Show" - as TobyMac | |
90210 | 2012 | TV Series 1 episode | |
Won't Back Down | 2012 | performer: "One World" - as TobyMac / writer: "One World" | |
WWE Elimination Chamber | 2011 | TV Special performer: "Ignition" - as TobyMac | |
WWE Fatal 4-Way | 2010 | TV Special performer: "ShowStopper" - as TobyMac | |
Never Back Down | 2008 | performer: "The Slam" - as tobyMac / writer: "The Slam" | |
The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything: A VeggieTales Movie | 2008 | writer: "What We Gonna Do?" | |
The Game Plan | 2007 | performer: "Feelin' So Fly" - as tobyMac / writer: "Feelin' So Fly" | |
The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift | 2006 | performer: "Ooh-Ahh" - as Tobymac / writer: "Ooh-Ahh" | |
Big Momma's House 2 | 2006 | writer: "Ooh Aah" | |
In the Mix | 2005 | writer: "Catchafire Whoopsi-Daisy" | |
Left Behind III: World at War | 2005 | writer: "All You Got" | |
Hangman's Curse | 2003 | writer: "Extreme Days" | |
Roswell | 2002 | TV Series performer - 1 episode | |
Extremedays | 2001 | performer: "Extreme Days" / writer: "Extreme Days" / writer: "God Is Love" - as T. McKeehan |
Actor
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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I'm in Love with a Church Girl | 2013 | T (as Toby Mac) | |
Roach Approach: The Mane Event | 2005 | Video | Fang (voice) |
Self
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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Beautifully Broken | 2017 | post-production | Himself |
Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade | 2012 | TV Movie | Himself (as Tobymac) |
Good Morning America | 2012 | TV Series | Himself - Musical Guest |
35th Annual GMA Music Awards | 2004 | TV Special | Himself (as Tobymac) |
DC Talk: Free at Last | 2002 | Video documentary | Himself |
Awards
Won Awards
Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
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2013 | Grammy | Grammy Awards | Best Contemporary Christian Music Album | For the album "Eye on It." |
Source: IMDb, Wikipedia
1 Comment
Two of the photos on this page are of Ron Howard, not TobyMac!