Kayla Freeman was born in Houston, Texas to Melanie Thomas & Lawrence Ardoin on December 26, 1981. She sang her first public solo at the age of two years old. She currently serves as praise & Worship leader at Abundant LIFE Church (Pflugerville, TX) where her husband, DeChard Freeman, is the amazing pastor! Together they have three brilliant boys: Micah, Caleb & Josiah Freeman.

Kayla has been graced to perform live with as well as studio record for some of Gospel biggest names. They include: James Fortune & FIYA, Vicki Yohe, Jessica Reedy, Myron Butler, Anita Wilson, Chester D. T. Baldwin, Kim Burrell, Michael Bethany, Chrystal Rucker, Geoffrey Golden, etc. Kayla has also been blessed to work award winning producers such as Aspah Ward & Rick Robinson!

Her latest release was an EP entitled "Lyrics In My Notebook Vol.1" and was released on July 21, 2015 and she's preparing to release her fun sophomore album soon.

Kayla's ministry desire is to spread the message of God's love, forgiveness and grace through song!

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