Mary Mary's Road to The BET Awards

Blessed To Be The Best February 21, 2001  - One year after landing a record deal, sisters Erica Atkins-Campbell and Tina Atkins-Campbell win a Grammy for their first hit single "Shackles (Praise You)."(Photo: Laura Farr/Newsmakers/Getty Images)

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Blessed To Be The Best February 21, 2001  - One year after landing a record deal, sisters Erica Atkins-Campbell and Tina Atkins-Campbell win a Grammy for their first hit single "Shackles (Praise You)."(Photo: Laura Farr/Newsmakers/Getty Images)

Inglewood To Beverly Hills February 8, 2004   - Raised in a family of nine kids in Inglewood, California, Mary Mary's music career soon had them chilling at exclusive spots like the pre-Grammy Brunch in Beverly Hills. (Photo: Giulio Marcocchi/Getty Images)

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Inglewood To Beverly Hills February 8, 2004   - Raised in a family of nine kids in Inglewood, California, Mary Mary's music career soon had them chilling at exclusive spots like the pre-Grammy Brunch in Beverly Hills. (Photo: Giulio Marcocchi/Getty Images)

American Music Awards November 22, 2005. - The sisters' single "Heaven" from their self-titled 2005 album spends nine weeks at #1 on Billboard's Gospel Radio Play chart. The song's success helps Mary Mary win Favorite Contemporary Inspirational Artist honors at the American Music Awards. (Photo: REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson)

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American Music Awards November 22, 2005. - The sisters' single "Heaven" from their self-titled 2005 album spends nine weeks at #1 on Billboard's Gospel Radio Play chart. The song's success helps Mary Mary win Favorite Contemporary Inspirational Artist honors at the American Music Awards. (Photo: REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson)

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Roll Out The Red Carpet February 8, 2006 - As  bonafide Gospel superstars, the sisters get to feel right at home rocking the red carpet, like they do at this Sony BMG pre-Grammy party. (Photo: Vince Bucci/Getty Images)

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Roll Out The Red Carpet February 8, 2006 - As  bonafide Gospel superstars, the sisters get to feel right at home rocking the red carpet, like they do at this Sony BMG pre-Grammy party. (Photo: Vince Bucci/Getty Images)

Mary Mary - When this sister act from Los Angeles takes the stage, they bring the message of inspiration music to a contemporary  audience. Get ready to make a joyful noise.

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Celebration of Gospel December 10, 2008 - Mary Mary rock the house at BET's 9th annual Celebration of Gospel special. (Photo: Charley Gallay/Getty Images)

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God in Me - "God in Me," from their 2008 album, The Sound, was another crossover success for Mary Mary. It won a Grammy for Best Gospel Song.\r(Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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Grammy Grammy February 8, 2009 - Mary Mary adds to their trophy collection, winning the award for Best Gospel Performance at the 2009 Grammy Awards. (PM hoto: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

BET Awards Beauties June 28, 2009 - Mary Mary grace the BET Awards red carpet at L.A.'s Shrine Auditorium.(Photo: Frank Micelotta/Getty Images)

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BET Awards Beauties June 28, 2009 - Mary Mary grace the BET Awards red carpet at L.A.'s Shrine Auditorium.(Photo: Frank Micelotta/Getty Images)

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Golden State Sisters - Erica Atkins-Campbell and Tina Atkins-Campbell are originally from Inglewood, California.(Photo by Gregg DeGuire/PictureGroup)

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Basic Black January 31, 2010 - The sisters step out in style at L.A.'s Nokia Theater for the 52nd annual Grammy Awards. (Photo: Gregg DeGuire/PictureGroup)

Study Your Craft - The sisters decided to pursue a music career, so they enrolled at El Camino College to study voice.\r(Photo by Gregg DeGuire/PictureGroup)

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Soul GlowMarch 4, 2010   - Mary Mary attend the Third Annual Essence Black Women in Hollywood Luncheon. Erica looks radiant as she caresses her baby bump. (Photo: Gregg DeGuire/PictureGroup)

Born to SingMarch 4, 2010  - Tina and Erica (even while pregnant) always bring it for gospel and mainstream audiences alike. (Photo: Kristian Dowling/PictureGroup)

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Born to SingMarch 4, 2010  - Tina and Erica (even while pregnant) always bring it for gospel and mainstream audiences alike. (Photo: Kristian Dowling/PictureGroup)

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Mary Mary  - Grammy Award-winning duo Mary Mary has etched its name in music history with groundbreaking music that has delighted and inspired. We first met the sister act in 2000, when their debut single “Shackles” stormed the Billboard charts and offered listeners a new and unique brand of gospel. Since then, they’ve released game changing gospel hits such as “God in Me” and “Get Up” and have six studio albums that have blessed millions of believers across the globe.(Photo: Phil McCarten/PictureGroup)

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Celebration Of Gospel  January 30, 2011 - Mary Mary debuted their latest single, "Something Big," on BET's Celebration of Gospel this year. (Photo: Phil McCarten/PictureGroup)

Shackles - The group released their first album, Thankful, in 2000. The lead single, "Shackles (Praise You)," became a crossover hit, reaching gospel, R&B and pop audiences. The Certified Platinum album won the Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Soul Gospel Album.\r(Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images for Super Bowl Gospel Celebration 2011)

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Blessed On The Field February 4, 2011 - You don't have to be a sports fan to praise Him. Mary Mary get it in at the annual  Super Bowl Gospel Celebration. (Photo: Rick Diamond/Getty Images for Super Bowl Gospel Celebration 2011)

Record Breakers - Their next two albums, Incredible (2002) and Mary Mary (2005), were both certified Gold. Their single "Heaven," from their self-titled album, broke a record by spending 9 weeks at #1 on Billboard’s Gospel Radio chart.\r(Photo by Kristian Dowling/PictureGroup)

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It Don't Matter If You're Black Or White February 9, 2011 - Black and white isn't just a corny church uniform. Erica and Tina shine at the Essence Black Women in Music Reception. (Photo: Kristian Dowling/PictureGroup)

Early Success - In the late '90s, Mary Mary began to take off as a duo. They placed songs on the Dr. Doolittle and Prince of Egypt soundtracks, and had several of their songs recorded by the R&B group 702. They also wrote two songs recorded for Yolanda Adams' double-platinum album Mountain High…Valley Low.\r(Photo by Kristian Dowling/PictureGroup)

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Be Ye Also Ready March 4, 2011 - Mary Mary are no strangers to the red carpet and are always ready for a photo. The 42nd Annual NAACP Image Awards were no exception. (Photo: Kristian Dowling/PictureGroup)

Sunday BestApril 11, 2011 - Two judges of BET's Sunday Best--which premieres July 10--take a break during taping. Next stop? The 2011 BET Awards Live from L.A. Not only is Mary Mary nominated for Best Gospel Artist, they are performing on the show as well. Tune in to catch all the action this Sunday June 26 8P/7C. (Photo: Paul Abell/PictureGroup)

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Sunday BestApril 11, 2011 - Two judges of BET's Sunday Best--which premieres July 10--take a break during taping. Next stop? The 2011 BET Awards Live from L.A. Not only is Mary Mary nominated for Best Gospel Artist, they are performing on the show as well. Tune in to catch all the action this Sunday June 26 8P/7C. (Photo: Paul Abell/PictureGroup)