The Tri-City Singers

The Tri-City Singers are a gospel music ensemble led by musical director, songwriter, and producer Donald Lawrence. Formed in 1992, the group drew its members from Spartanburg, South Carolina, as well as Gastonia and Charlotte, North Carolina. They are recognized as one of the most successful gospel music ensembles of the 1990s. The group’s debut album, *A Songwriter’s Point of View*, was released in 1993 and debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard Top Gospel Albums chart. Their catalog includes songs such as "Encourage Yourself," "The Best is Yet To Come," "Great Things," and "I Am God." The song "The Blessing of Abraham" spent 18 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Gospel Songs chart. The ensemble retired in 2006 following a farewell tour and the release of the live project *Finale*. They reunited in 2019 to release the album *Goshen*. Donald Lawrence and The Tri-City Singers have received multiple Stellar Award honors, including four Stellar Awards in 2020.