With some of the most memorable moments and powerful performances on television, it’s hard to believe BET’s annual special Celebration of Gospel, marks its 10th anniversary this year. BET will celebrate its annual mega-hit special CELEBRATION OF GOSPEL at the famed Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles on Saturday 12 December.
With grandiose performances by gospel and mainstream artists, a 24-piece orchestra led by world-renowned musical director Ray Chew, and the most engaging host around, bestselling author, radio host and King of Comedy Steve Harvey. CELEBRATION OF GOSPEL will air in the UK in February 2010 and be larger and more soulful than ever.
This year is set to deliver an exciting show filled with breathtaking performances and spoken word segments by both mainstream and gospel greats. Taking to the stage will be Fantasia and her mother Diane Barrino Barber, Anthony Hamilton and his wife Tarsha Hamilton, GRAMMY™ award winners BeBe and CeCe Winans, Fred Hammond, Deborah Cox, Kelly Price, Tamia and Sherri Shepherd, along with gospel superstars Donnie McClurkin, Pastor Shirley Caesar, Marvin Sapp, James Fortune & FIYA, Tye Tribbett & Greater Anointing, Dr. Bobby Jones and the Nashville Super Choir, SUNDAY BEST winner Y’Anna Crawley, The Rance Allen Group, and P.S.A.L.M. Choirfrom theCity Of Refuge.
Last year’s show featured one-of-a-kind performances by hip-hop icon LL Cool J, Oscar winner Louis Gossett Jr., Kirk Franklin, Heather Headley and gospel supernovas, Mary Mary. This year o3 Media will bring you hot news and reports and photos from the red carpet.
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When Fred Hammond appeared at The Music Experience in Chicago on September 29, it was an unforgettable event. There was a line wrapped around the block. A group of tourists from Sweden filled the balcony. Fred Hammond poured his heart out in a one-on-one interview with Dedry Jones (founder of The Music Experience) and gave a stirring performance that included music from his new CD LOVE UNSTOPPABLE, spontaneous worship songs and Hammond favorites such as “Blessed” and “This Is The Day.”
