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Mary Mary

Rise of Mary Mary in Contemporary Gospel Music

Mary Mary is a four-time Grammy Award-winning American contemporary gospel duo comprised of sisters Erica Monique Atkins-Campbell and Trecina Evette "Tina" Atkins-Campbell. Hailing from Inglewood, California, the duo is best known for uplifting and chart-topping hits on both the Billboard and Top Gospel Albums charts, including platinum-certified Thankful, the gold-certified Incredible and Mary Mary, along with Something Big and Go Get It.

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Early Life and Musical Heritage

Raised in a devout Christian household, Erica and Tina are two of nine siblings born to Thomasina Atkins—an evangelist and choir director—and Eddie A. Atkins, who served as an Elder and gang/youth counselor at the Evangelistic Church of God in Christ. Exposed to gospel music from a young age, the sisters began singing in their church choir and later toured as gospel singers before formally launching their career.

Breakthrough and Film Contributions

Before debuting as Mary Mary, the sisters had their songs featured in major films, gaining recognition with placements in Dr. Dolittle (1998) and The Prince of Egypt (1998). Their professional training includes studying voice at El Camino College and performing as backing vocalists for various R&B artists during their teens and early twenties.


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Description: American contemporary gospel duo
Twitter Id: Therealmarymary
Net Worth 2021: 10 million
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Last Modified: Sep 15 2025
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