Must-See: BET’s Celebration Of Gospel 2014 Line-Up Announced
BET’s annual must-see Celebration Of Gospel is back for its 14th outing! Renown for merging mainstream artists and gospel artists to create memorable performances, this year will be no different.
Find out who is set to blaze the stage at the March 15th gospel-themed show, which is slated to pay tribute to Richard Smallwood, below…
ACADEMY AWARD® NOMINATED ACTRESS
TARAJI P. HENSON TO HOST 14TH ANNUAL “CELEBRATION OF GOSPEL”
The Best of Both Worlds: Gospel and R&B Vocal Powerhouses Unite as Yolanda Adams,
Charlie Wilson, India.Arie and Jonathan McReynolds,
Donnie McClurkin, SWV, Tye Tribbett, Erica Campbell, Ruben Studdard, Chante Moore, Hezekiah Walker, Lalah Hathaway, Tasha Cobbs, Kem, Tamela Mann and More Come Together to Bring the Praise
BET Networks’ Annual Praise-Fest Tapes Saturday, March 15, 2014 in Los Angeles, CA
LOS ANGELES, CA – February 27, 2014 – Academy Award® nominated actress Taraji P. Henson has been chosen to host BET’s #1 gospel music special,“Celebration of Gospel.” The multi-talented Taraji takes over the role as Steve Harvey, king of comedy and all things media, ends his historic 13-year run. Tarajiwill bring her own charming and high voltage personality to the stage as the best singers in gospel, R&B and pop music come together for one powerful night of television.
“I am thrilled to join the BET “Celebration of Gospel” family. I look forward to a great evening of incredible music and continuing the rich history of BET and gospel music which started 14 years ago hosted by the talented and very funny Steve Harvey,” said Taraji Henson.
This year, “Celebration of Gospel” will feature even more captivating pairings between gospel and R&B artists including “American Idol” winner Ruben Studdard,“Sunday Best” winner LeAndria Johnson, and soulful crooner Kem, who will join forces to raise the praise as a triumphant trio. Acoustic soul artist India.Arie will team up with Christian contemporary artist Jonathan McReynolds for a special performance. Female R&B group SWV and the renowned Rance Allen Group will also join together to anoint the crowd through song.
“Celebration of Gospel” will also offer dynamic duets by Donnie McClurkin and Tye Tribbett; Lalah Hathaway and Zacardi Cortez; and Chante Moore andVashawn Mitchell. A touching tribute to gospel music pioneer Richard Smallwood and rousing spoken word pieces from Pastor Shirley Caesar and Dr. Bobby Jones will also highlight the night.
“Since its’ inception, ‘Celebration of Gospel’ has brought together the best voices from both the secular and gospel music worlds to give praise like only they can,” said President of Music Programming & Specials, Stephen Hill for BET Networks. “This year is no exception because at the end of the day, everyone’s roots are in gospel music. A gathering of powerful singers like these on one show can only happen on BET.”
Experience the life-changing power of gospel music with rousing, spirit-filled performances by powerhouses including Yolanda Adams, Erica Campbell, Hezekiah Walker, Tamela Mann, Tasha Cobbs, Detrick Haddon, J.J. Hairston, “Sunday Best” Season 6 winner Tasha Page-Lockhart and current “American Idol”Candice Glover. Additionally, NAACP Image Award winner, Charlie Wilson will share his testimony in a sanctified song titled “If I Believe” that’s sure to shift the atmosphere.
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Well there you have it! It all goes down Saturday, March 15th at the Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles. Save the date, I’m sure we’ll all be glued to the television come Sunday, April 6th at 8P/7C.
