Roots of Kim Burrell

Thomas Tyrone "Tye" Tribbett is an American gospel music songwriter, composer, producer, singer, and multi-instrumental musician. Tye Tribbett is best known for his blending in various subgenres in Gospel Music, which each aim and vision of his music serving the specific era it is in. He is also best known for serving the role of choir director and founder of the Grammy-nominated and Stellar Award-winning gospel choir Tye Tribbett & G.A., during the 1990s and the 2000s.

Donald Lawrence is an American gospel music songwriter, record producer, composer, singer, and music arranger. He is best known for the songs he had created, in which had been known for their the blend of several genres and genre-influences. In the 2000s, his Grammy Award-nominated songs "The Blessing of Abraham" and "Encourage Yourself," became few of the most known "staples." He owns the record label, QuietWater Entertainment.

Richard Lee Smallwood was an American gospel songwriter, composer, arranger, singer, and pianist. He was best known for blending Traditional Gospel Music, with classical, R&B, soul, choral compositions, and other Christian music genres.