Tamar Braxton: Past, Present & Future

A look at Tamar Braxton's career.

Preacher's Kid - Tamar was born to a preacher and amateur opera singer, so faith and music are embedded into the singer/reality star's DNA. Born in Servern, MD, she has been singing since childhood; where her mother Evelyn Braxton was adamant about Tamar and her four older sisters rehearsing and honing their craft. The benefits? Her two decade career which seems to be nearing its pinnacle. (Photo: Arista Records)

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Preacher's Kid - Tamar was born to a preacher and amateur opera singer, so faith and music are embedded into the singer/reality star's DNA. Born in Servern, MD, she has been singing since childhood; where her mother Evelyn Braxton was adamant about Tamar and her four older sisters rehearsing and honing their craft. The benefits? Her two decade career which seems to be nearing its pinnacle. (Photo: Arista Records)

The Braxtons - Before Braxton Family Values, it was just The Braxtons. In 1989 Tamar, Toni, Traci, Towanda and Trina Braxton signed their first record deal with Arista Records. While their musical run as a fivesome was short lived, Tamar and her sisters remained together, just in a different form. (Photo: Arista Records)

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The Braxtons - Before Braxton Family Values, it was just The Braxtons. In 1989 Tamar, Toni, Traci, Towanda and Trina Braxton signed their first record deal with Arista Records. While their musical run as a fivesome was short lived, Tamar and her sisters remained together, just in a different form. (Photo: Arista Records)

Sister Sister - Tamar Herbert-Braxton and Toni Braxton attend the New York Gala benefiting the Steve Harvey Foundation at Cipriani, Wall Street on May 3, 2010, in New York City. (Photo: Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for The Steve Harvey Foundation)

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Sister Act - LaFace Records, an offset of Arista Records, opted to sign only the eldest of the Braxton bunch, Toni. However, Tamar, Traci, Towanda and Trina were Toni's background singers until 2011. (Photo: Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for The Steve Harvey Foundation)

Tamar's Debut  - In 2000, Tamar released her self-titled debut album, which most notably included her second single "If You Don't Want to Love Me."(Photo: Dreamworks Records)

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Tamar's Debut  - In 2000, Tamar released her self-titled debut album, which most notably included her second single "If You Don't Want to Love Me."(Photo: Dreamworks Records)

Kingdom Come (2011)  - L stars in this ensemble comedy about a family (the Slocumbs), living out in the country, who come together after the death of a family member, whom no one seems to remember with much fondness. The film was based on the Off-Broadway play Dearly Departed. The cast included Whoopie Goldberg and Jada Pinkett Smith.(Photo: Fox Searchlight)

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Kingdom Come - In 2001, Tamar recaptured her choir girl swag to record "Try Me," which was featured on the soundtrack of Kingdom Come. (Photo: Fox Searchlight)

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Braxton Family Values  - Despite only scratching the surface of solo success, Tamar was steadfast in her vision to be a star, a vision that has been increasingly realized with the April 2011 debut of Braxton Family Values. This WeTV hit ping-pongs between the five sisters' personal and professional lives. Tamar's personality, talent and Tamarisms have won viewers over, positioning her as the breakout star.  (Photo: WE TV)

Tamar & Vince - Tamar's fit for reality TV personality spawned another series,Tamar & Vince. The ever-revealing songstress' marriage to record executive Vincent Herbert is the subject of the show and they take viewers on a journey through relationship happenings and Tamar recording her solo album. The timing of the show is spot on, as it is strategically acting as a springboard for Tamar's highly anticipated sophomore album. (Photo: WE TV)

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Tamar & Vince - Tamar's fit for reality TV personality spawned another series,Tamar & Vince. The ever-revealing songstress' marriage to record executive Vincent Herbert is the subject of the show and they take viewers on a journey through relationship happenings and Tamar recording her solo album. The timing of the show is spot on, as it is strategically acting as a springboard for Tamar's highly anticipated sophomore album. (Photo: WE TV)

"Love & War" - In December 2012, Tamar released "Love & War," the lead single from her sophomore album of the same title. The soul-drenched ballad quickly shot to No. 1 on iTunes and set the social web abuzz, undoubtedly proving Tamar has arrived! (Photo: Paul Abell/PictureGroup)

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"Love & War" - In December 2012, Tamar released "Love & War," the lead single from her sophomore album of the same title. The soul-drenched ballad quickly shot to No. 1 on iTunes and set the social web abuzz, undoubtedly proving Tamar has arrived! (Photo: Paul Abell/PictureGroup)

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Her Time Has Come - Despite some of the hurdles along the way, Ms. Braxton kept singing and hustling for the chance to come into purpose — the true rendering of a PK. With the 2013 release of her album Love & War and season three of Braxton Family Values, we're certain that Tamar will continue to win us over one song or episode at a time. (Photo: John Ricard/BET)