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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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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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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