Gospel Duo Mary Mary’s Viral TikTok Anthem Catches Nationwide’s Attention
Mary Mary, the popular gospel duo composed of Tina and Erica Campbell, recently caught the attention of Nationwide Insurance with their viral TikTok anthem. In a heartfelt interview with PEOPLE at the Music Saves L.A. event, Tina and Erica shared the story behind the viral fame of Erica’s daughter, Zaya, who sang a portion of the Nationwide Insurance anthem on TikTok.
The duo revealed that they had actually started singing the song themselves during one of their shows four or five years ago. Tina, reminiscing about the moment, said that one of their band members turned the Nationwide theme song into a church-like tune, and they all joined in, acting a little crazy. Erica later played it for Zaya, who then sang it.
It was back in 2017 when Erica initially posted the video on social media, but recently it resurfaced and caught the attention of Nationwide Insurance. Erica happily shared that Nationwide has reached out to them, confirming that they are truly on their side.
During the interview, the duo also discussed Tina’s upcoming solo single, which revolves around the theme of forgiveness. The single includes a powerful line stating, unforgiveness is bonding. Tina explained that she aims to highlight the importance of forgiveness, not just in relation to her own personal struggles, such as her past cheating scandal, but also in various aspects of life. According to Tina, forgiveness extends to forgiving one’s own children for accidentally breaking valuable possessions, and forgiving others within the music industry, including business managers and other management professionals.
Erica added her perspective, emphasizing that forgiveness holds the key to freedom and release. It is not about the other person but about finding peace within oneself. She further encouraged individuals not to hold grudges against others, including God, due to unmet expectations or unrealized dreams.
Tina concluded by emphasizing that while not everything may be okay, forgiveness remains the path to freedom. Her forthcoming solo single will serve as a testament to this belief.
Overall, Mary Mary’s viral TikTok anthem has caught the attention of Nationwide Insurance, highlighting the power of social media and the duo’s ability to spread their message of forgiveness and freedom. With their forthcoming single, Tina aims to inspire others to let go of grudges and embrace forgiveness for a more fulfilling life.
