Sunday Best-Powerful Stuff!! Gospel Music at it’s Finest
Who will stay and who will go? Stephanie Mills was the guest this week and she started the show singing “Sweeping Through The City” with the contestants. She was great and her performance was full of energy and passion. I must say the guest talent throughout the contest has been excellent. Good to see that the show can pull in such great entertainers.
“God has brought me so far. From beginning to end, this is not easy at all. It’s a blessing to have ministered to as many young people as I have ministered to.”
Well, just as everyone thought, Jermaine got the boot. Not because he wasn’t good, because he was. The talent is just great and he was next in line. I’m proud of him! He did a stellar job and repped himself well. I’m going to miss his unique and anointed voice.
“Don’t give up on your dreams. A lot of people have written their
eulogies on their giftings. You just need to know, if God promised it shall
come to pass, and if you trust Him, your latter shall be greater than your past.”
And then there were two……Crystal and Mrs. Shari. The theme this week was judges choice. The showdown started with Mrs. Shari. She came out in a long flowing gown looking beautiful. The judges choice for her first song was, “Ain’t No Need To Worry”. She came out singing nice and subdued, but then gave it her special treatment close to the end. She did a fantastic job! She took a highly recongnizable song and turned it into her own. BeBe Winans said he was glad to be in the gospel music industry because of people like her.
“What’s been most special is hearing unsaved staff members affected.
I’ve heard people who don’t go to church say, I’m going to start going to church.
So for me, I feel like we’re doing a job and purpose is being met.”
Next Crystal sang “Optimistic”, and she connected with the crowd right away. She really works to draw the audience to her. She looked beautiful as well. I like the hairstyle Crystal! Erica said she liked how Crystal let the song build and she liked how she used her gift. Bebe thought she was a fantastic singer and communicator. Erica said her timing was impeccable and she was a skilled musician.
The next round of songs from the contestants was truly anointed. I guess they saved the absolute best for last. Shari sang “We Need A Word From The Lord” and she killed it. It was awesome, powerful, anointed and just a joy to watch. Tina said she was anointed and the power of God just takes over when she sings. Erica said she beautifully articulated the message of the song.
Crystal sang “Even Me” and she also did a standout job. How can anybody choose between the two? I say let them both win! Tina said she it was a privilege to watch her perform, Erica said that it was hard to critique her because she knows just what to do, and BeBe said he saw her performing all over the world.
This weeks show was powerful! I wish I could have been there. After Shari sung one of her songs, Kirk Franklin mentioned history being made. I feel that way about the entire show. It’s certainly one for the history books! I’m proud of BET for producing such a great show. Well there it is. It is in the hands of God and His people. Tough, tough decision.
Visit BET to see videos of the performances and to get more info on the contestants. Stay tuned next Tuesday for the live finale. It’s not to be missed!
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