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Donald Lawrence is a Grammy Award-winning gospel music songwriter, record producer, and artist known for his significant contributions to contemporary gospel music.
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Request A ShowDonald Lawrence has released his latest full-length album, Donald Lawrence Presents Power: A Tribute to Twinkie Clark.
This two-CD event project with Lawrence's Quiet Water Entertainment, and eOne Music will feature live recordings of beloved hits together with new material.
This two-CD event project with Lawrence's Quiet Water Entertainment, and eOne Music will feature live recordings of beloved hits together with new material.
He served as vocal coach to the R&B group En Vogue.
He was the musical director for Stephanie Mills.
He was a songwriter for The Clark Sisters.
He collaborated with Karen Clark Sheard.
He collaborated with Mary J. Blige.
The group debuted in 1993 with _A Songwriter's Point Of View_ on a then-brand-new independent record label called GospoCentric Records.
The album was released on Lawrence's newly minted label Crystal Rose Records which was distributed through Sparrow Records.
The album was released on Lawrence's newly minted label Crystal Rose Records which was distributed through Sparrow Records.
Later, Lawrence signed a contract with the Island Records imprint Island Inspirational.
In 2000, Donald Lawrence & The Tri-City Singers signed to EMI Gospel.
House remixes by Junior Vasquez sent the song to No. 33 on Billboard's Mainstream Dance Charts.
The album also got a profile boost from the all-star standout "God's Favor", featuring vocal turns from Karen Clark Sheard, Kim Burrell, and Kelly Price.
The album also got a profile boost from the all-star standout "God's Favor", featuring vocal turns from Karen Clark Sheard, Kim Burrell, and Kelly Price.
This release featured guest appearances from Ann Nesby (formerly of Sounds of Blackness).
This release featured guest appearances from gospel pioneer Bishop Walter Hawkins.
_I Speak Life_ was his first solo album, the debut for his newly inked recording contract with Verity Records, and also the first release under his new sublabel Quiet Water Entertainment.
Donnie McClurkin, Hezekiah Walker, Faith Evans, Richard Smallwood, and Carl Thomas all contributed to the album _I Speak Life_.
Donnie McClurkin, Hezekiah Walker, Faith Evans, Richard Smallwood, and Carl Thomas all contributed to the album _I Speak Life_.
Donnie McClurkin, Hezekiah Walker, Faith Evans, Richard Smallwood, and Carl Thomas all contributed to the album _I Speak Life_.
Donnie McClurkin, Hezekiah Walker, Faith Evans, Richard Smallwood, and Carl Thomas all contributed to the album _I Speak Life_.
Even jazz notables Ramsey Lewis and Lalah Hathaway were on hand for a remake of the _Bible Stories_ classic "Don't Forget To Remember."
Even jazz notables Ramsey Lewis and Lalah Hathaway were on hand for a remake of the _Bible Stories_ classic "Don't Forget To Remember."
The blowout concert for _Finale_ included guest appearances from Bishop Walter Hawkins, Karen Clark Sheard, Vanessa Bell Armstrong, Daryl Coley, LaShun Pace, Darwin Hobbs, and many other gospel luminaries.
The blowout concert for _Finale_ included guest appearances from Bishop Walter Hawkins, Karen Clark Sheard, Vanessa Bell Armstrong, Daryl Coley, LaShun Pace, Darwin Hobbs, and many other gospel luminaries.
The blowout concert for _Finale_ included guest appearances from Bishop Walter Hawkins, Karen Clark Sheard, Vanessa Bell Armstrong, Daryl Coley, LaShun Pace, Darwin Hobbs, and many other gospel luminaries.
The blowout concert for _Finale_ included guest appearances from Bishop Walter Hawkins, Karen Clark Sheard, Vanessa Bell Armstrong, Daryl Coley, LaShun Pace, Darwin Hobbs, and many other gospel luminaries.
His sophomore solo album, _The Law of Confession Part I_ was released in February 2009 by Zomba/Verity Records.
Donald Lawrence was featured on the title track "Released" by Bill Winston presents Living Word.
He was also the host of Verizon's "How Sweet The Sound Choir Competition."
Donald Lawrence participated in the McDonald's Annual Gospel Tour, which celebrated its 10th year.
Associate Producer for The Rhythm Café, which produced award-winning work for The Oprah Winfrey Show.
Associate Producer for The Rhythm Café, which produced award-winning work for HBO.
Born on May 4, 1961, in Gastonia, North Carolina, Donald Lawrence emerged as a prominent figure in gospel music, later studying at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM) where he earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in music. His career began gaining momentum with his involvement as a vocal coach for the R&B group En Vogue and as the musical director for Stephanie Mills. These early experiences established his diverse musical foundation and showcased his capabilities beyond traditional gospel. He later became known for his Grammy-nominated songs “The Blessing of Abraham” and “Encourage Yourself,” which solidified his reputation as a gifted artist and producer within the gospel genre.
Lawrence’s early career saw him taking on the role of musical director for The Tri-City Singers, a group named after Spartanburg, SC, Gastonia, NC, and Charlotte, NC. The group debuted in 1993 with “A Songwriter’s Point Of View” on GospoCentric Records, reaching No. 2 on the Billboard Top Gospel Charts. Their 1995 follow-up, “Bible Stories,” topped these charts and was the first to be billed as Donald Lawrence & The Tri-City Singers. This album was released on Lawrence’s own label, Crystal Rose Records, distributed through Sparrow Records. In 1997, he notably produced Karen Clark Sheard’s Grammy-nominated debut, “Finally Karen,” further demonstrating his producing acumen and collaborative spirit.
His career progression continued with a signing to EMI Gospel in 2000, leading to the album “tri-city4.com,” which peaked at No. 2 on Billboard’s Top Gospel Charts. Further albums like “Go Get Your Life Back” (2002) and solo effort “I Speak Life” (2004) under his Quiet Water Entertainment sublabel cemented his status. “I Speak Life” garnered 7 Stellar Award nominations and 6 wins. The Tri-City Singers officially retired in 2006 after releasing “Finale: Act One” and “Finale: Act Two,” with the lead single “The Blessing Of Abraham” earning a Grammy nomination. Lawrence continued to release solo projects, including “The Law of Confession Part I” (2009) and “YRM (Your Righteous Mind)” (2011). His 2019 project, “Goshen,” with The Tri-City Singers, earned a Grammy nomination and five Stellar Awards, including Song Of The Year for “Deliver Me. This Is My Exodus,” which also topped the Billboard Gospel charts.
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