Tanya Blount, an American actress and musician from Washington, D.C., first gained recognition in 1993 with her role in "Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit," where she delivered a memorable duet of "His Eye Is on the Sparrow" alongside Lauryn Hill. In 1994, she released her debut album, "Natural Thing," featuring the hit single "Through the Rain," which reached number 27 on the Billboard R&B Singles chart. Blount's musical style blends R&B, soul, and gospel influences. She is currently one half of the country music duo The War and Treaty, performing with her husband, Michael Trotter Jr. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tanya_Trotter?utm_source=openai))