Fred Hammond with Marvin Sapp, Donald Lawrence, and more

Detroit-born Fred Hammond is a renowned gospel artist known for his soul-stirring vocals, superb arranging, and songwriting skills. Active since the '80s, he joined Commissioned and launched a successful solo career in 1991. Hammond has topped Billboard's gospel chart with albums like "Pages of Life" and "I Will Trust," winning Dove and Stellar awards. A prolific collaborator, he's worked with the Williams Brothers, Yolanda Adams, and Israel & New Breed, leaving a significant mark in contemporary gospel music.

Marvin Sapp, from Grand Rapids, MI, launched a successful solo career post-Commissioned with Fred Hammond. Known for melding gospel with R&B, his hits like "Thirsty" won multiple Dove, BET awards, & 11 Grammy nods. Sapp's albums include chart-toppers "Here I Am" & "I Win."

Donald Lawrence and the Tri-City Singers, a popular 1990s gospel choir from Spartanburg, SC, and NC's Gastonia and Charlotte, reached #2 on gospel charts with their 1993 debut. They won several Stellar Awards, were Billboard's Top Ten Gospel Group, and earned an NAACP Image Award nomination. Notable albums include Bible Stories, Hello Christmas, and tri-city4.com. Finalé marked their 2006 farewell. Lawrence's solo works include I Speak Life and The Law of Confession.

GRAMMY-winning gospel artist Jekalyn Carr, acclaimed for top singles and albums, has six Stellar Awards, four GMA Dove wins, and multiple Billboard hits. Inducted into the Women’s Songwriters Hall of Fame, Carr is also an influential speaker and entrepreneur, noted by Forbes and EBONY.