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Donald Lawrence

Donald Lawrence (born May 4, 1961, Gastonia, North Carolina) is an American gospel music songwriter, record producer and artist. He is best known for his Grammy Award-nominated songs "The Blessing of Abraham" and "Encourage Yourself".

For the British comic book artist, see Don Lawrence.

Donald Lawrence

(1961-05-04) May 4, 1961

Gospel music

Singer, songwriter, record producer, choir director, record producer, actor

1992–present

GospoCentric, Reprise, Crystal Rose, Star Song, Island, EMI Gospel, Quiet Water Entertainment, Verity

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He studied at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM), where he earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in music. He has received multiple Grammy and Stellar Award honors and served as vocal coach to the R&B group En Vogue, was the musical director for Stephanie Mills, songwriter for The Clark Sisters, and collaborator with a host of artists including Peabo Bryson, Kirk Franklin, Karen Clark Sheard, Donnie McClurkin, and Mary J. Blige.

1993 A Songwriters Point Of View (The Tri-City Singers) (GospoCentric, 1993) (US Gospel #2)

1995 Bible Stories (Donald Lawrence & The Tri-City Singers) (Crystal Rose, 1995) (US Gospel No. 1, CCM #10)

1997 Hello Christmas(Donald Lawrence & The Tri-City Singers) (Star Song, 1997) (US Gospel #7)

2000 tri-city4.com (The Tri-City Singers) (EMI Gospel, 2000) (US Gospel No. 2, Heatseekers #13)

2002 Go Get Your Life Back (Donald Lawrence & The Tri-City Singers) (EMI Gospel, 2002) (US Gospel #4)

2003 The Best of Donald Lawrence & the Tri-City Singers: Restoring the Years (EMI Gospel, 2003) (US Gospel #21)

2004 I Speak Life (Donald Lawrence & Co.) (QWE/Verity, 2004) (US Gospel #2)

2006 Finale: Act One (Donald Lawrence & The Tri-City Singers) (EMI Gospel, 2006) (US Gospel #4)

2006 Finale: Act Two (Donald Lawrence & The Tri-City Singers) (EMI Gospel, 2006) (US Gospel #5)

2009 The Law of Confession, Part I(Donald Lawrence & Co.) (Zomba/Verity Records, 2009) (US #72, US Gospel #2)

2011 YRM (Your Righteous Mind)(Donald Lawrence & Co.) (Zomba/Verity Records, 2011) (US #41, US Gospel #1)

2013 20 Year Celebration, Vol. 1: Best for Last (Donald Lawrence & The Tri-City Singers) (eOne, 2013) (US Gospel #1)

2018 Goshen- Donald Lawrence and The Tri-City Singers Reunion album

2023 Donald Lawrence Presents Power: A Tribute to Twinkie Clark - Donald Lawrence

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Official Website

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Official Website

Verity Records

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