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2023 NAACP Image Awards: Get Familiar with Gospel Veteran Erica Campbell

The singer-songwriter has a musical career spanning over two decades.

Veteran gospel Erica Campbell burst onto the music scene as one half of the singing duo Mary Mary with younger sister Tina Campbell. Nearly two years later and Erica is still creating that soulful and empowering sound fans grew to love about her. In honor of her winning the “Outstanding Gospel / Christian Song” for her record “Positive” at the 54th Annual NAACP Image Awards hosted by Queen Latifah, check out these three quick facts about the legendary entertainer.

  • Gospel legend Andrae’ Crouch highly influenced her

    Campbell opened up about her biggest inspiration In a vintage BET “Twitterview,” revealing, "Andrae Crouch had a huge & profound impact on me.” She added, “His songwriting & desire to tell the world about Jesus inspired me.”

  • She’s an honorary member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority

    Campbell became an honorary member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. d on January 15, 2023. S

  • She has over a dozen Grammy nominations

    Throughout her musical career, Campbell has earned several accolades, including 15 Grammy Award nominations, five of which she’s won.

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