Twin sisters stir up a unique blend of radio-friendly R&B-infused gospel for the '00s.
Contemporary gospel duo Mary Mary are comprised of sisters Erica and Tina Atkins. The girls' parents were gospel singers, and Erica and Tina performed in a local church choir before joining several traveling gospel shows, providing backup vocals to R&B acts, and contributing songs to the soundtracks of Dr. Doolittle and Prince of Egypt. Now seasoned performers and songwriters, Mary Mary signed with Columbia Records and released their debut single, [roviLink="MC"]"Shackles (Praise You)." Thankful followed in May 2000, offering a young, hip version of gospel that appealed to Christian audiences and the general public. Two years later, the duo released Incredible, the bulk of which the sisters wrote themselves. ~ William Ruhlmann
Columbia
2008
Sony Music Distribution
2005
Columbia / Sony Music Distribution
2002
C2 Records / Columbia
2000