Thankful (Mary Mary album)

Thankful
Studio album by
ReleasedMay 2, 2000
Recorded1999–2000
Genre
Length53:54
LabelColumbia
Producer
Mary Mary chronology
Thankful
(2000)
Incredible
(2002)
Singles from Thankful
  1. "Shackles (Praise You)"
    Released: February 29, 2000[1]
  2. "I Sings"
    Released: August 8, 2000[2]

Thankful is the debut studio album by American duo Mary Mary. It was released on May 2, 2000, through Columbia Records in the United States. Chiefly produced by Warryn Campbell, the album is gospel music with stylings of contemporary R&B. It produced the smash crossover hit "Shackles (Praise You)", which reached the top ten in seven countries and the single "I Sings", which was also a significant hit. Thankful established Mary Mary as one of the leading artists in contemporary Christian music, and won the duo the Grammy Award for Best Contemporary R&B Gospel Album at the 43rd awards ceremony as well as a Dove Award, a Lady of Soul Award, and a Stellar Award. It is one of the best-selling gospel albums of all time.

  1. ^ "AddVance Notice / Going for Adds". Radio & Records. No. 1339. February 25, 2000. pp. 84, 92.
  2. ^ "AddVance Notice / Going for Adds". Radio & Records. No. 1362. August 4, 2000. pp. 63, 72.