SWV's Gospel Contemporaries

Are these groups/singers the SWV of gospel?

SWV - Since the '90s SWV has held it down as one of the most talented trios in R&B music. An abbreviation of Sisters With Voices, the group has recently made strides in the gospel scene as well. We decided to explore similar groups and singers that know how to mix both genres as well. (Photo: Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for BET)

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SWV - Since the '90s SWV has held it down as one of the most talented trios in R&B music. An abbreviation of Sisters With Voices, the group has recently made strides in the gospel scene as well. We decided to explore similar groups and singers that know how to mix both genres as well. (Photo: Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for BET)

Trin-i-tee 5:7 - Initially a trio but currently a duo, Trin-i-tee 5:7 has managed to straddle the fine line between praise and gospel all while incorporating elements of R&B. In their earlier years, much of their music leaned towards the latter, sounding like R&B with gospel elements. (Hear: "Holla.") However, their current sound seems to invoke the more traditional gospel sound.  (Photo: Rick Diamond/Getty Images Stellar Awards)

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Trin-i-tee 5:7 - Initially a trio but currently a duo, Trin-i-tee 5:7 has managed to straddle the fine line between praise and gospel all while incorporating elements of R&B. In their earlier years, much of their music leaned towards the latter, sounding like R&B with gospel elements. (Hear: "Holla.") However, their current sound seems to invoke the more traditional gospel sound.  (Photo: Rick Diamond/Getty Images Stellar Awards)

Mary Mary  - This sister duo, who are nominated for Best Gospel/Inspiration Performance, rolled out their roof-raising hit "Go Get It" via their self-titled reality TV series.   (Photo: Rick Diamond/Getty Images for Gospel Music Association)

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Mary Mary - Mary Mary has always held a special place in gospel music. Their brand of gospel was accessible for those that might not always be interested in the genre. SWV has had a similar effect with various hit singles from the early '90s that saw heavy airplay. (Photo: Rick Diamond/Getty Images for Gospel Music Association)

Michelle Williams - From Aida to Chicago and Fela, Michelle Williams' star has shined bright on Broadway. Following suit is Chanté Moore, who, in 2014, is slated to star on Broadway in Gospel Soul Rock N Roll.(Photo: Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

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Michelle Williams - Michelle Williams isn't strictly a gospel singer — technically she's more R&B than gospel. She is most famous for being part of Destiny's Child, and in 2002 produced a gospel solo album, Do You Know. Much like SWV she knows how to walk the fine line between both worlds with ease. (Photo: Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

Beautifully and Wonderfully Made - There's music running through Karen Clark Sheard's veins — she was vocally trained by her mother and she passed her musical talents along to her son, J. Drew Sheard II, who produced some tracks on her album All in One.  (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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The Clark Sisters - The Clark Sisters are what you consider a gospel dynasty. Though their music very much falls under the traditional gospel sound, Karen usually fuses her solo albums with production found in contemporary R&B.(Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

"Sing Pray Love Interlude"  - Kelly Price starts off her seventh LP with a soaring, inspirational vocal confession of how she gets through the hard times. Pure church.

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Kelly Price - Much like SWV, Kelly saw success in the '90s with her R&B hits, which featured the likes of Ron Isley and R. Kelly. In recent years she has moved towards gospel music and even makes an occasional TV appearance because of it. (Photo: Earl E. Gibson III/BET)