Donald Lawrence, born on May 4, 1961, in Gastonia, North Carolina, is an American gospel singer, songwriter, and record producer. He is renowned for his Grammy-nominated songs "The Blessing of Abraham" and "Encourage Yourself". Lawrence has collaborated with numerous notable artists, including The Clark Sisters, Karen Clark Sheard, and Stephanie Mills. He has also served as the vocal coach for the R&B group En Vogue and the musical director for Stephanie Mills. Lawrence has released several successful albums, both as a solo artist and with The Tri-City Singers.