MARY MARY TAKING A BREAK?? ERICA CAMPBELL ANNOUNCES SOLO PROJECT IS IN THE WORKS!

Written by: Kristin Gregory
During the Gospel industry’s biggest weekend, The Stellar Awards, it’s no surprise that amidst performances, appearances and events, announcements of all kinds are made!
The award-winning duo and now reality television stars Mary Mary (Erica & Tina) spoke to media representatives backstage after hosting the 28th Stellar Awards with Kirk Franklin. When asked what we could expect next from the ladies, Erica responded that we can expect for them to do some things apart from one another. Erica shared that she will indeed release a solo project. Tina explained that she will be doing some of her own things as well, though no detail was given on what those things might be. The sisters were smiling and chatty, excited about changes on the horizon. “Mary Mary isn’t going anywhere. We aren’t breaking up and you will definitely hear more from Mary Mary in the future.” This didn’t seem to be the result of dispute or disagreement. Both sisters appeared pleased and hopeful.
Erica went on to say, that the ladies have been seen and promoted as sisters for so long. While they’ve enjoyed and appreciated that, they look forward to being able to do some things that allow them to express their individuality. “People sometimes call me ‘Mary.’ They don’t even know that my name is Erica,” Campbell said.
When asked if her husband (super producer Warryn Campbell) would work on her record, Erica smiled and said, “Well, of course!”
This news also comes on the heels of mounting speculation and rumors that the sisters might be headed for “spilitsville” when previews from their reality show hit the Internet. The teasers showed the sisters engaged in a few heated scenes hinting at some major discord.
I’m excited for these ladies getting a chance to switch it up a bit and do some things they’d like to enjoy! What do you guys think? Will it work with Erica going solo or do you prefer them as a duo?? WEIGH IN NOW!




Wow
I dont know. I thought that if I’m in a group. We both are suppose to sing differently. It is called harmony. Erica and Tina can’t both sing and yell the same. Then we wouldn’t know who is singing. That doesn’t mean that Erica can’t bring it. Warryn Campbell is a super producer. Not just of Mary Mary. He would let his wife know if he didn’t think she should pursue a solo career. Erica and Tina should not be compared. Honey raised some beautiful girls. For them to let us inside their life and then we become judgemental about them is shameful. If any of them were “mediocre” they would not have Grammys, awards and a career over a decade. Tina is just torn between her family and her career. Not sure if I could’ve left my baby so soon. She gave her all. Erica knows this is God’s plan for her. This is what he put in her heart so she is gonna go Get It. Not selfish at all. There show is very inspiring. So full of family love!
stinkaboo
as honorable as it is for Tina to want to be at home with her family, she can’t make any money at home to enjoy the lifestyle that she has become accustom to. it doesn’t look like her husband does much of anything besides whining, asking for her to stay home more. if she wants to stay home more with her family she needs to figure out how they will still be able to maintain their lifestyle, financially.
Felicia Samuels
I love both Erica and Tina, I don’t like the break I love hear them together especially singing Yesterday. I cried watching the finale last night. If its not Mary Mary I’m not buying. I love you Erica and Tina
Anonymous
There is something underlying about Erica Campbell.I dont know what it is but its there even though a lot of people dont see it FOR NOW!!! Before deitrick haddon,tonex and other artist’s fell off,something about them didnt sit well with me in my spirit And thats the way i feel about Erica.I know people are quick to throw
stones at TINA but i believe she has a good heart.
Erica’s dressing and her talk in interviews has changed over the last two years,tight fitted clothes,she even said in one interview u gotta be cocky in business and if her husband doesnt take care of her,somebody else will!hmmm…a lot of people cant see it but i believe its there and its not a good change.She can go solo bcoz that is what she wants but i also sense an open fence for the enemy into her life….be very careful.I’ll just pray for them
Joyce
Everyone has an opinion about Erica and Tina going their own way for a while. If you watch the TV series you’d see that Tina seems to be extremely unhappy on the road and happiest at home. Why shouldn’t Erica want to pursue her gift of singing without her sister (who evidently doesn’t want to sing) ? How childish it is to say “I won’t buy your music if you split — but I love you Erica”????? Sounds like a shady person to me and I don’t think your real! Don’t sweat it E… God gave you a gift and you are being obedient by using it. Do your thing I’ll be watching and buying:) Love you girl and I’m all in for you….
Anonymous
i agree!!!
Ronnisha Coffield
I love the group as a duo… I don’t think I will buy anything that they do apart because I grew up loving Mary Mary!! it makes me sad when I watch the finale and see them arguing so bad… I agree with Erica when she says why do they argue so much to sing about God!!! I wish them both well and what ever God’ s will is for them It will be DONE!!!!!!!!!!!! GO GET IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Anonymous
I love me some tina
Lisa
First of all, Tina is very argumentive, arrogant and egotistical in her behavior from what I’ve seen on the show. Erica is the much more professional and respectful sister. She has a better business sense. I will support what Erica does and I know she will do well because she is a beautiful person
anonymous
I Love Mary Mary and would hate for them to break-up. I would have to agree with Tina and say Erica definitely live for the stage and just blame everything on Tina. Erica has a beautiful voice but of the two Tina is the strong voice and performer the one everyone is looking at because Erica just wants to be cute and wait for something to go wrong so she can blame Tina. I will pray for her I do believe the enemy is trying to take hold of her come on E.
natalie washington
this happens all the time they say they having a break and it turn into a split lets be real they wanted to say it but didnt want to. No more Mary Mary.
Anonymous
I love both of the sisters together, but sometimes u have to do what u have to do. I dont think Erica will last that long without Tina, Tina is the strong and opinionated one, Erica is quiet. It’s alright to want to be cute. However at the end of the day God has the last word.
JR
Tina is more of a home body. She like to be with her family and I can’t blame her. Erica knows how to balance the road and home better than Tina but Erica also don’t have as many kids as Tina either. I love Mary Mary together but if time apart will keep them together as sisters than that’s whats more important. I hope they will get back together as Mary Mary. Erica is not egotistic she just really love singing and her career. Why should she stay home and do nothing and be miserable because Tina wants to take a break. Tina wouldn’t want her to anyway because that would be selfish. I don’t know why people can’t see that.
KB
I LOVE Mary Mary, I don’t want them to take a break. But I understand they’re wanting to take a break and do something different. Whatever they do, whether its Erica solo, or Tina solo; I’ll support them 100 percent. love their music, their spirits, and the enthusiasm they give when they perform.
sabinina harris
I THINK ERICA IS A GOOD PERSON VERY BUSSINESS MINDED BUT SHE WANTS EVERYTHING TO HAPPEN WHEN SHE WANTS IT TO.TINA IS A GOOD PERSON BUT SHE COMPLAINS ABOUT EVERYTHING AND IS MORE FOCUSED ON HER FAMILY THEN HER CAREER.SO DONT HOLD YOUR SISTER BACK BECAUSE YOU CHOOSE TO WANT TO HAVE BABIES ALL THE TIME
Crysanjim
I say they are both great!!!! They should do what makes them happy and that is no ones business!!!
ashleigh
one thing i have noticed is the fact that there seems to be very little respect for the fact that TINA is the one who is leaving her family behind. When the Marys are in the studio Erica has Warryn, when they have business meetings, Warryn is there. He is their manager and Erica has the luxury of having her husband/manager be there ALL the time. Tina on the other hand doesnt. This takes a toll on Tina. I understand both sides but I sometimes feel bad for Tina because of this. Being away from family wouldnt be such an issue for Tina if she could have her husband there all the time as well.
As for going solo. Going solo doesnt mean breaking up. I just hope God is in it, and its just not for selfish reasons.
Anonymous
i meant to say husband/producer
ashleigh b
one thing i have noticed is the fact that there seems to be very little respect for the fact that TINA is the one who is leaving her family behind. When the Marys are in the studio Erica has Warryn, when they have business meetings, Warryn is there. He is their manager and Erica has the luxury of having her husband/producer/business partner be there ALL the time. Tina on the other hand doesnt. This takes a toll on Tina. I understand both sides but I sometimes feel bad for Tina because of this. Being away from family wouldnt be such an issue for Tina if she could have her husband there all the time as well.
As for going solo. Going solo doesnt mean breaking up. I just hope God is in it, and its just not for selfish reasons.
Anonymous 2
I think Erica’s behavior is questionable. Pole dancing. Trying to convince her husband to let her induce labor so that she can go to the Grammys. Making her sister feel bad for an unplanned pregnancy after she (Erica) made the group lose money because they had to cancel work due to her own pregnancy. Tina seems more supportive than Erica. Erica seems selfish and inappropriate, given her career as a Gospel singer–especially that pole dancing activity.
Anonymous
Ya’ll NEED JUS A LIL MO JESUS!!!! SANG ERICA!!! LOVE THE SONG AND LOOKING FORWARD TO HEARING THE CD
precious
I love them both, but I think Tina has the right idea, GOD FIRST, THEN FAMILY! Tina always put your kids happiness and your marriage before your career. GOD FIRST, THEN FAMILY
Toya
I think the ladies should stay together.Erica wont make it far with out Tina god put them in a group and that’s how it should stay…
Anonymous
I truly love them together. From watching the reality show it was obvious that Tina was stressing out Erica. I believe that Erica wants to do a solo album because of the changes that Tina puts her through. Tina should follow her heart and be with her family. They both have beautiful voices, but Tina’s voice is stronger. I also think that has a Gospel group they should be VERY careful as to what they wear. Christians should represent God in their attire. I’m a Christian and I’m glad to be one. I love to dress and look nice. It’s hereditary and I get it from my late mother. I try to dress in a way that is pleasing to my Creator. I hope Mary Mary don’t slip. I Love Sitting W/Me & Yesterday.
Corey
I say, God bless them both in their endeavors. If this is not God’s will, then it will be made apparent. They should both be following God. Let’s just pray for them because I’m sure there are many things that we don’t see even on the show. They are human also.
Taronda
I love them both, however I admire Erica’s Business Sense and work ethic. After seeing the show I think that Tina had a lot of personal things going on that made her act out in a angry way. I mean think about it, you signed up for this type of life and it has paid for a certain type of lifestyle that they are accustom to. You have to go out on the road, go to rehearsals, concerts and events to keep everyone on the payroll paid and maintain that type of lifestyle. I personally that Tina was knew her husband was probably cheating on her and being away from home was driving her insane. She wasn’t mad at Erica, she just wanted to be with her husband and things were not right at her home. I probably would have acted out to if I had all these babies and another one on the way and my marriage could possibly be falling apart. It goes to show you that money cant buy you honesty, faithfulness, happiness or freedom from life infidelities- Money can only keep you out debt.
I understand both Ladies ad wish them nothing but the best in Jesus name AMEN! PS… Im glad they did the reality show- it lets people know that even the religious, gospel, rich and beautiful are flawed with real life issues. Everything that glitters isn’t gold or diamond.
Daniela
I think that without change, you can’t grow and they’ve worked really hard for their success. If they need to take a break from being Mary Mary then that’s up to them, they’ll always be sisters first! Either way, I admire and respect Erica and Tina. <3 May God continue to shine on them and bless them and their families!
AintMsBhavn69
I Love The Gospel Singing Duo,Mary Mary I Like Seeing the Sisters Sing Together,But If They Need To Take A Much Needed Break From Each Other,Than Thats Wat They Need To Do.I Know as Siblings You Love Each Other,But You Want To Also Like Each Other,And If They Continue To Argue The Way They Do,I Know That Wont Continue To Happen.
AintMsBhavn69
Tina is Indeed The Most Outspoken of The Two Sisters,And She Does Seem To Be More Family Oriented,Tina is Indeed a Momma First,Not Mother But Momma,Tina Dont Care Whats Going On,If She Gets A Call From Home,About The Kids,She Will Stop In The Middle Of A Show And Walk Off Stage To Find Out What The Problem is{Remember The Tribute To Them,Tremaine Hawkins Was Singing To Them}Thats My Gurl! Family First..
AintMsBhavn69
Erica Seems To More Concern About Her Career and What People,Think.Some Of Her Comments She Has Made,Were Crazy,Especially What She Said About Tina WalkiOff Stage To Answer The Call About Her Son Crying,Erica Was Like”Who Does That”….A Momma.I Hardly Ever See Erica on The Phone Talking To Her Kids,Dont Get The Words Twisted,Im Quite Sure She Loves Her Kids But She Does Seem To Put Her Career First..Maybe Its Also Because She Is Married To Warren Campbell,Their Producer,And If She Is Not Putting On Shows And Putting Out Cds,Then She Maynot Only Have To Worry About Fans Complaining,But Warren And His Big Mouth..
Anonymous
I think that they were a success as a group. I am not certain about Erica’s solo, however, I could be wrong. She could possibly do well on her own. I’m just a real fan of Mary Mary. With Tina’s husband having an extra martial affair she should be at home.
Meaka
Tina treated erica like a chick on the street. She was rude and said many hurtful things. She acted like she was ready to fight her. She’s very bossy. And Erica was right. Who walks off their job because their child is crying on the phone. Not working mothers. You handle that when you get a break or get home. If I left my job, meetings, because my child was crying when at home with my HUSBAND I would be looking for a new job and at home crying with her. Tina is the problem in the group. She always arguing instead of praying. And her husband seems like he don’t want her gone or don’t want to be taking care of all those children while she’s gone all the time. Thats the problem.
Bunny
The reality is at the end of the day family is first and that is what God requires. Tina needs to take care of Home. I Love them together am not sure about them apart.
Anonymous
Just pray for these girls God will order their steps ! Love will bring them back together!
Ladii
I believe one of them are going secular and thats not good, but God gives us choices praying for them.
Lady
I love, love Mary Mary, however Erica will what she needs to do to continue her career. Singing is her job, her career, just like anyone working a nine to five. Yes, she is cute and the quiet one, but so what? Tina is argumentive and is more into family. She has so many kids and of course her husband does not want that responsibility, with Tina constantly on the road. Furthermore, I believe Tina wants to keep her husband in check to ensure he does not cheat again. Tina is happier at home with the hubby and kids than out on the road. If she chooses to retire, that’s her business, but Erica chooses to continue working. I will support Erica, but just like me she needs to continue her working career until she is able to retire. Most people cannot quit a job just because their baby cry or they are just tired. More power to Erica and Tina as they pursue individual projects.
Lisa
I can understand Tina wanting to be a good mom but, how many of you can just leave your job cause your child is crying. Unlike Erica Tina lacks the ability to handle her home life in a balanced way. Tina tries to hard at getting attention for being a good mom. A real good mom does not have to cary a banner that says….I AM A GOOD MOM!!!! Good moms dont risk the life of her unborn child to satisfy the whims of her 4 year old. A good mom just Quietly go about being a good mom without all the fanfare. Erica ,God bless you on your solo career. Ready to buy the cd.