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Tina Campbell
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Tina and Erica performing in 2005
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Trecina Evette Atkins |
| Also known as | Tina Atkins-Campbell |
| Born | May 1, 1974 Inglewood, California |
| Genres | Christian R&B, urban gospel, contemporary R&B |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 1998–present |
| Labels | Gee Tree |
| Associated acts | Mary Mary, Erica Campbell, Teddy Campbell |
Tina Campbell, born Trecina Evette Atkins on May 1, 1974, is an American singer and musician. She sings gospel, Christian R&B, and contemporary R&B music. She began her music journey in 1998 with her older sister, Erica Campbell. Together, they formed the famous gospel music group, Mary Mary.
Tina started her solo music career in 2014. She has released two studio albums. Her first album, It's Personal, was very successful. It appeared on the Billboard magazine charts. Her second album, It's Still Personal, was released on September 29, 2017.
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Early life and Family
Tina Campbell was born Trecina Evette Atkins on May 1, 1974. Her birthplace was Inglewood, California. Her father, Edward Aaron Atkins, Jr., was a pastor. Her mother is Thomasina Andrea "Honey" Atkins.
Tina has a large family. She had two older brothers, Andre and Darrell. Andre passed away when he was six years old. She also has two older sisters, Maliea and Erica. In addition, she has four younger sisters: Delisa, Thomasina, Alana, and Shanta.
Music Career Highlights
Tina Campbell's music career officially started in 1998. This is when she and her sister, Erica Campbell, created the popular gospel duo, Mary Mary.
In 2008, Tina recorded a solo song called "Don't Waste Your Time." This song was part of the soundtrack for a movie. She then started her solo recording career in 2014. Her first solo album, It's Personal, came out on May 21, 2015. This album was a big hit. It reached high spots on several Billboard charts. It was number 90 on The Billboard 200 chart. It also reached number 1 on the Top Gospel Albums chart. On the Independent Albums chart, it peaked at number 10.
Tina has mentioned that fans can look forward to a new solo album from her in the future.
Personal Life
Tina Campbell is married to Teddy Campbell. They live in Los Angeles, California. They have five children together. Their children's names are Cierra, Laiah Simone, Meela Jane, Glendon Theodore Jr., and Santana.
Discography
Tina Campbell has released several albums and singles.
Studio Albums
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | ||
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| US | US Gospel |
US Indie |
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| It's Personal |
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90 | 1 | 10 |
| It's Still Personal |
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— | 7 | 35 |
| Testify | — | TBD | — | |
Singles
| Title | Year | Chart positions | Album | ||
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| US Gospel |
US Digital Gospel |
US Gospel Airplay |
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| "Destiny" | 2015 | 15 | 1 | 13 | It's Personal |
| "I'll Wait" | — | 22 | — | ||
| "Love Love Love" (featuring Stevie Wonder) |
— | 25 | — | ||
| "Speak the Word" (featuring Teddy Campbell) |
2016 | 24 | — | 24 | |
| "Too Hard Not To" | 2017 | 20 | 2 | 22 | It's Still Personal |
| "We Livin'" | — | 17 | — | ||
| "Pray For Me" | 2024 | — | — | — | Testify |
Awards and Nominations
Tina Campbell, as part of Mary Mary and as a solo artist, has received many awards and nominations for her music.
American Music Awards
She has been nominated for and won several American Music Awards.
| Year | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Favorite Contemporary Inspirational Artist | Mary Mary | Won |
| 2009 | Favorite Contemporary Inspirational Artist | Won |
BET Awards
The BET Awards are given out by the Black Entertainment Television network. Tina Campbell has won 3 awards from 12 nominations.
| Year | Category | Work | Result |
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| 2009 | Best Gospel Artist | Mary Mary | Won |
| 2011 | Best Gospel Artist | Won | |
| 2013 | Best Gospel Artist | Won |
GMA Dove Awards
The Dove Awards are given by the Gospel Music Association. Tina Campbell has won 8 awards from 15 nominations.
| Year | Category | Work | Result |
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| 2001 | Urban Recorded Song of the Year | "Shackles (Praise You)" | Won |
| 2001 | Urban Album of the Year | Thankful | Won |
| 2002 | Urban Recorded Song of the Year | "Thank You" (with Kirk Franklin) | Won |
| 2003 | Contemporary Gospel Recorded Song of the Year | "In the Morning" | Won |
| 2004 | Urban Recorded Song of the Year | "Dance, Dance, Dance" | Won |
| 2006 | Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year | Mary Mary | Won |
| 2009 | Urban Recorded Song of the Year | "Get Up" | Won |
| 2014 | Traditional Gospel Recorded Song of the Year | "A Little More Jesus" | Won |
Grammy Awards
The Grammy Awards are very famous music awards. Tina Campbell has won 4 awards from 13 nominations.
| Year | Category | Work | Result |
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| 2001 | Best Contemporary Soul Gospel Album | Thankful | Won |
| 2009 | Best Gospel Performance | "Get Up" | Won |
| 2010 | Best Gospel Song | "God In Me" | Won |
| 2013 | Best Gospel Song | "Go Get It" | Won |
NAACP Image Awards
The NAACP Image Awards are given by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. Tina Campbell has won 4 awards from 9 nominations.
| Year | Category | Work | Result |
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| 2009 | Outstanding Gospel Artist | Mary Mary | Won |
| 2010 | Outstanding Song | "God In Me" | Won |
| 2013 | Outstanding Gospel Album (Traditional or Contemporary) | Go Get It | Won |
| 2013 | Duo, Group or Collaboration | Mary Mary | Won |
| 2016 | Outstanding Gospel Album – Traditional or Contemporary | It's Personal | Won |
Soul Train Awards
The Soul Train Music Awards and Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards are also important awards. Tina Campbell has received 5 awards from 10 nominations.
| Soul Train Awards | |||
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| 2009 | Best Gospel Performance | "God In Me" | Won |
| 2011 | Best Gospel Performance | "Walking" | Won |
| Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards | |||
| 2001 | Best Gospel Album | Thankful | Won |
| 2001 | Best R&B/Soul or Rap New Duo or Group | Mary Mary | Won |
| 2001 | Best R&B/Soul Single Duo or Group | "Shackles (Praise You)" | Won |
Stellar Awards
The Stellar Awards are given by SAGMA. Tina Campbell has received 17 awards from 32 nominations.
| Year | Category | Work | Result |
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| 2001 | New Artist of the Year | Mary Mary | Won |
| Group/Duo of the Year | Won | ||
| Contemporary Group/Duo of the Year | Won | ||
| Contemporary CD of the Year | Thankful | Won | |
| 2004 | Contemporary Group/Duo of the Year | Mary Mary | Won |
| 2006 | Urban/Inspirational Single / Performance of the Year | "Heaven"; Mary Mary | Won |
| 2010 | Song of the Year | Mary Mary | Won |
| Group/Duo of the Year | Won | ||
| Contemporary Group/Duo of the Year | Won | ||
| Urban/Inspirational Single / Performance of the Year | "God In Me" | Won | |
| 2012 | Group/Duo of the Year | Themsleves | Won |
| Contemporary Group/Duo of the Year | Won | ||
| 2013 | Urban/Inspirational Single / Performance of the Year | "Go Get It" | Won |
| Group/Duo of the Year | Mary Mary | Won | |
| Special Event CD of the Year | Won | ||
| Contemporary Group/Duo of the Year | Won | ||
| Contemporary CD of the Year | Go Get It | Won |
