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American Christian worship leader, singer, and songwriter known for chart-topping worship anthems.Cory Asbury gained prominence as a worship leader at the International House of Prayer (IHOPKC) before joining Bethel Music. His Grammy-nominated song 'Reckless Love' sparked theological discussions and achieved global recognition in contemporary worship.

• Asbury stepped down from IHOPKC in 2015 amid personal struggles, later describing this period as a necessary season of healing and family restoration.
• His song 'Reckless Love' ignited controversy in 2017-2018 over its title terminology, with critics arguing 'reckless' mischaracterized God. Asbury defended it as describing God's 'uncalculated, unrestrained pursuit' of humanity.
• Despite the controversy, 'Reckless Love' won the 2018 GMA Dove Award for Song of the Year and earned a 2019 Grammy nomination for Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song.
• He openly shares about his mental health journey, including battles with depression and anxiety, emphasizing faith integration in his testimony.