Taraji Henson will succeed comedian and radio/tv talk
show host Steve Harvey for the 14th Celebration of Gospel, BET’s top Gospel
special. Henson expressed her excitement
with these words: “I am thrilled toBET COG 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.”
This year’s star studded event tapes on Saturday, March
15th at Los Angeles’ Orpheum Theater and features top acts including Yolanda
Adams, Erica Campbell, Hezekiah Walker, Tamela Mann, Tasha Cobbs, Deitrick
Haddon, J.J. Hairston, “Sunday Best” Season 6 winner Tasha Page-Lockhart and
current “American Idol” Candice Glover.
There will be special performances from “American Idol” winner Ruben
Studdard, “Sunday Best” winner Le’Andria Johnson, and soulful crooner Kem as
well as Acoustic soul artist India.Arie who will pair 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.
The BET Celebration of Gospel will premiere on Sunday,
April 6th.
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