Mann Made Moments

A glance at Tamela Mann's career.

The Beginning  - Tamela Mann got her start when she joined multi-Grammy-winning and double platinum gospel phenomenon Kirk Franklin and the Family. (Photo: Roger Walsh /Landov)

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The Beginning  - Tamela Mann got her start when she joined multi-Grammy-winning and double platinum gospel phenomenon Kirk Franklin and the Family. (Photo: Roger Walsh /Landov)

Stepping Into Her Purpose  - Much like all modern day musicians, Mann opted for more than just singing and began honing her acting chops. Consequently, she was discovered by Tyler Perry in 1999 and made her on stage acting debut as Cora Brown in I Can Do Bad All by Myself. (Photo: Earl Gibson III/FilmMagic)

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Stepping Into Her Purpose  - Much like all modern day musicians, Mann opted for more than just singing and began honing her acting chops. Consequently, she was discovered by Tyler Perry in 1999 and made her on stage acting debut as Cora Brown in I Can Do Bad All by Myself. (Photo: Earl Gibson III/FilmMagic)

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Meet the Browns - While Mann has sang background vocals for acts like Mary J. Blige and Yolanda Adams and appeared in countless stage plays, it was her role on TBS's Meet the Browns that saw the talented starlet enter America's homes and her character Cora evolve. (Photo: Lionsgate)

Sparkle  - Tamela Mann can also be seen in 2012's Sparkle, alongside Whitney Houston and Jordan Sparks.(Photo: Sony Pictures Entertainment)

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Sparkle  - Tamela Mann can also be seen in 2012's Sparkle, alongside Whitney Houston and Jordan Sparks.(Photo: Sony Pictures Entertainment)

"Take Me to the King"  - Lifted from her album Best Days, "Take Me to the King" is ministering to the masses, in part because it has penetrated gospel and adult contemporary radio. This record is a resounding example of Mann's growth artistically and as a child of God.(Photo: Tillymann Music)

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"Take Me to the King" - Lifted from her album Best Days, "Take Me to the King" is ministering to the masses, in part because it has penetrated gospel and adult contemporary radio. This record is a resounding example of Mann's growth artistically and as a child of God.(Photo: Tillymann Music)

To The King - Before bringing the house down with her stirring rendition of "Take Me To The King," Tamala Mann looks absolutely flawless in her cerulean blue dress.(Photo: Maury Phillips/Getty Images for BET)

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My First Celebration of Gospel  - Depsite a career in gospel and entertainment spanning two decades, Tamela Mann has never appeared on Celebration of Gospel as a solo aritst. That is until now! Don't miss Tamela sing her hit "Take Me to the King" on Sunday, April 7 at 8P/7C. (Photo: Maury Phillips/Getty Images for BET)