Tina Campbell facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Tina Campbell
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Tina and Erica performing in 2005
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| 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 |
Trecina Evette "Tina" Campbell (born May 1, 1974) is an American singer and songwriter. She is known for her gospel and R&B music. Tina started her music journey in 1998. She formed a gospel group called Mary Mary with her older sister, Erica Campbell.
Tina began her solo career in 2014. Her first solo album, It's Personal, was released in 2015. It became very popular, even reaching the Billboard music charts. She released her second solo album, It's Still Personal, in 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 grew up with many brothers and sisters. She has two older brothers and two older sisters. She also has four younger sisters. Her family has always been important to her.
Music Career Highlights
Tina's music career began in 1998. She and her older sister, Erica Campbell, formed the gospel duo Mary Mary. They became very famous for their gospel songs.
In 2014, Tina started working on her own music. She released her first solo album, It's Personal, in May 2015. This album was a big success. It reached the top of the Gospel charts and also appeared on the main Billboard 200 chart.
Her second solo album, It's Still Personal, came out in September 2017. Tina has also mentioned that she plans to release a new solo album in 2023 or 2024.
Personal Life
Tina Campbell is married to Teddy Campbell. They live in Los Angeles, California. Together, they have five children. Their children's names are Cierra, Laiah Simone, Meela Jane, Glendon Theodore Jr., and Santana.
Albums and Songs
Tina Campbell has released several albums and singles as a solo artist.
Her main studio albums are:
- It's Personal (released in 2015)
- It's Still Personal (released in 2017)
- Testify (upcoming album)
Some of her popular songs include:
- "Destiny"
- "Speak the Word" (featuring Teddy Campbell)
- "Too Hard Not To"
- "Pray For Me"
Awards and Recognition
Tina Campbell's music has been recognized with awards. In 2018, her song "Too Hard Not To" was nominated for a Grammy Award. It was nominated in the Gospel Performance/Song category.
