This year’s activity has taken on the theme "Taking You Higher" and with the confirmed talent, it’s predicted to do just that!
WHAT: The theme "Taking You Higher" is the driving creative force behind BET's production of its uplifting, spirit-filled 7th Annual CELEBRATION OF GOSPEL special, gathering musical artists from both the inspirational and secular worlds for a rousing evening of praise. The two-hour telecast features musical performances, guest appearances and special salutes to some of the greatest names in gospel history.
CONFIRMED TALENT: (*subject to change)
Tyler Perry
Kirk Franklin
Fantasia
Pastor Shirley Caesar
Faith Evans
Fred Hammond
Smokie Norful
Coko (former member of SWV)
Lil Mo {pagebreak}
SHOW HOST: Steve Harvey
WHERE:
The Orpheum Theatre
842 S. Broadway
Los Angeles, CA 90014
WHEN:
Taping – Saturday, January 20, 2007 @ 6 p.m. PT
Premiere Telecast – Sunday, January 28, 2007 @ 8 p.m. ET/PT
ENCORE TELECASTS:
Saturday, February 3 from 8 -11 p.m. ET/PT
Sunday, February 11 from 10 -12 p.m. ET/PT
EVENT INFO: www.bet.com/cog
