Donald Lawrence at work

August artist of the month

I first became aware of Donald Lawrence as the founder and lead for the hot gospel group The Tri-City Singers. Donald progression has been wonderful to witness. He is the winner of many stellar awards.
One of the most popular gospel choirs of the 1990s, Donald Lawrence and


the Tri-City Singers also managed to make waves with the secular media, similar to a handful of other
Christian acts during the decade. Comprised of Lawrence plus 34 members -- from the "Tri-Cities" of Spartanburg, South Carolina plus Gastonia and Charlotte, North Carolina -- the choir debuted with the 1993 album A Songwriter's Point of View on the tiny Gospocentric label. The album eventually reached number two on the gospel charts. At the end of the year, the Tri-City Singers had become one of Billboard's Top Ten Gospel Groups, as well as the recipient of several Stellar Awards and a nomination for the NAACP's Image Award. Second album Bible Stories followed in 1995 on Crystal Rose/Chordant Records, and the choir released a holidays LP, Hello Christmas, in 1997.
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Never would have made it again

July Artist of the Month

John McClain is a Minister in the valley. His second CD Holy: A Message from the Heart is a favorite of the Gospel Cafe staff. We are proud to introduce this artist to the masses.
Check out his website jmfaith talk.com He also has a show airing on Kxxt 1010 in Phoenix.