Donald Lawrence and Yolanda Adams

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.

Yolanda Adams, a Texas native, is a powerhouse gospel singer known for her R&B-influenced gospel style. Her breakout album, "Mountain High Valley Low," won a Grammy, achieving multi-platinum success and mainstream appeal. She collaborated with Kirk Franklin & the Family and performed at the White House. Adams hosted "The Yolanda Adams Morning Show" and published "Points of Power." Her 2024 album "Sunny Days," co-produced by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, marked her return to recording after a 13-year hiatus.