Tamela Jean Mann is an Grammy Award-winning American gospel singer, songwriter, and actor from Fort Worth, Texas.

At the start of her career, she began to perform as a singer in the gospel group Kirk Franklin and The Family. She was also featured on several tracks within Kirk Franklin’s group, like “Lean On Me,” which also included Mary J. Blige, R. Kelly, Crystal Lewis, and Bono.

In 2005, she began her solo career and released her debut album, Gotta Keep Movin.

2012 was a big year of success for Tamela, as her smash hit “Take Me to the King” earned her multiple awards. In 2016 for her album One Way earned her a Grammy for one of her top songs, “God Provides.” At the Stellar Awards, she received the James Cleveland Lifetime Achievement Award for her career in gospel music.

Aside from her music career, she has appeared in numerous Tyler Perry films and shows, such as playing Cora Simmons in Meet the Browns and many other productions. She also runs a record label, TillyMann, Inc, with her husband, David Mann, and athletic clothing line called the Tamela Mann Collection.