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Season 10 of BET’s ‘Sunday Best’ Premieres TONIGHT at 8/7C!

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Returning to BET for season 10 is America’s most inspirational singing  competition, “Sunday Best,” on Sunday, July 5th at 8/7C. Season 10 welcomes back GRAMMY®-winning music legend Kirk Franklin as host; returning as judges are GRAMMY® winning songstress & host of “Get Up Mornings,” Erica Campbell, GRAMMY® nominated artist & star of BET’s “American Soul” Kelly Price and GRAMMY® nominated & multiple Stellar Award-winning artist Jonathan McReynolds.

Kicking off in Sunday Best fashion, the series returned from Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta, the first two episodes of season 10 begin with the contestants having to show their true talent, with no smoke and mirrors, by performing acapella with no band support, as the judges narrow the field from 20 to the top 10. The top 20 contestants are:

  1. Armyia Bryant – Vienna, GA
  2. Ashling Cole – El Sobrante, CA
  3. Niiella Coffie – London, England
  4. Edward “Busta” Fields – Philadelphia, PA
  5. Jada Spight – Buffalo, NY
  6. Jamal Roberts  – Meridian, MS
  7. John Houston Smith – Detroit, MI
  8. Kay Racquel – Baton Rouge, LA
  9. Lonnie Banks – Charlotte, NC
  10. MarQuis Harris – Emporia, VA
  11. Mikaela Brown – Austell, GA
  12. Nicole Gregory – Kansas City, MO
  13. O’Livya Walker – Millington, TN
  14. Roman Collins – Hawthorne, CA
  15. Stephanie Summers – Colorado Springs, CO
  16. Sterlin Hill – Greenwood, SC
  17. Takira Rogers – Robbins, IL
  18. Tonyce Hollis – Toledo, Ohio
  19. Tyree Miller – Philadelphia, PA
  20. Veronica Stephens – Groveland, FL

Below is a preview of what you will see tonight!

In light of the of COVID-19 pandemic and in an effort to keep the shows judges, contestants and crew safe – new and innovative technology, techniques and artist-generated content were used to complete production of episodes four through eight of season 10 – allowing the viewing audience to join in on weekly praise & worship during the time when America needs it most.

Jesse Collins, CEO of Jesse Collins Entertainment (BET Awards, The New Edition Story),  and Dionne Harmon (The Bobby Brown Story, Hip Hop Squares) serve as executive producers of season ten of Sunday Best along with executive producer and showrunner Jeannae Rouzan-Clay (Dear Mama, Black Girls Rock!), and Torrence Glenn (Celebration Of Gospel, Trumpet Awards) is co-executive producer.

Season 10 auditions were previously held earlier this year in Atlanta, GA at The House of Hope. The season 10 winner will receive a recording contract with RCA Inspiration, a cash prize of $50,000 and the title “Sunday Best.”

For updates and more information about “Sunday Best”, please visit BET.com/SundayBest. Join the conversation on social media by logging on to our social media platforms using the hashtag: #BETSundayBest.

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Multiple GRAMMY-Nominated Powerhouse Singer Jekalyn Carr To Release 2 Music Videos and Digital Tracks Friday, June 5!

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TOMORROW powerhouse singer, songwriter and producer Jekalyn Carr will release two new and exclusive music videos and digital tracks “Changing Your Story” and “Power of Love” from her upcoming new album to all major digital retailers.

A beacon of light in a generation shrouded in darkness, Carr continues to encourage listeners to seek God’s presence for direction, wisdom and how to maintain victorious during this pandemic. Believers who have been in bondage and seeking freedom will find themselves free from the enemy’s grip and unbelievers will concede that God is real and have a life-changing experience with him.

“Changing Your Story” carries the message of victoriously living in your God-given identity and purpose,” states Carr. “In spite of what’s against you, God is CHANGING YOUR STORY! I declare this live album recording will restore, bring healing, deliverance, salvation and change your perspective on how you view yourself. I just believe God wants to do something extraordinary in people’s lives.”

Jekalyn Carr is a seven-time Billboard #1 chart-topper, four-time GRAMMY Award nominee, two-time Billboard Music Award-nominee, Dove Award-winner, and multiple Stellar Award- winning singer, songwriter, and producer.

CONNECT WITH JEKALYN CARR:
Instagram:@JekalynCarr | Twitter @JekalynCarr | Facebook /JekalynCarr | Website www.IAmJekalynCarr.com

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Bishop T.D. Jakes Teases Season 2 of ‘The Gospel!”

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Last year, Bishop T.D. Jakes and Marquis Boone launched  a platform for up-and-coming gospel artists while inspiring viewers through their faith-filled musical performances.  “The Gospel” chronicled 10 days with eight episodes as contestants competed for a national management contract with Bishop T.D. Jakes’ Dexterity Sounds and Marquis Boone Music Group.

Contestants were discovered via recordings submitted on social media and through the Bishop’s Village platform. Mentors, including Micah Stampley, Jekalyn Carr, Q Parker, Devyne Stephens and more helped mold them into polished performers. Each week, viewers subscribed to Bishop’s Village had the chance to vote and select the winner of the artists’ weekly challenge. At the end, Bishop T.D. Jakes and Marquis Boone selected Yolanda DeBerry (stage name “Yoli”) as the winner of the competition gospel show.

But this year, will the competition be focused on pastors? I’m just asking because of Bishop’s teaser. Check it out below and let me know what you think.

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