BET’S “CELEBRATION OF GOSPEL” REMAINS TELEVISION’S #1 RELIGIOUS/GOSPEL TELECAST FOR THE EIGHTH YEAR IN A ROW

celelbration of gospel 2008 BET’S “CELEBRATION OF GOSPEL” REMAINS TELEVISION’S #1 RELIGIOUS/GOSPEL TELECAST FOR THE EIGHTH YEAR IN A ROW

BET’s CELEBRATION OF GOSPEL remains television’s #1 religious/gospel telecast, with this year’s show on Sunday, January 27 posting a 1.9 coverage rating. Nearly 1.7 million households and 2.4 million viewers tuned in to enjoy performances by the brightest stars in gospel and R&B.

This year’s CELEBRATION OF GOSPEL ranks as the #1 COG telecast in BET history among adults 18-49, teens and males. The special has now been the #1 religious/gospel show on television for eight consecutive years.

CELEBRATION OF GOSPEL also enjoyed its #1 lead-in ever with the airing of the film FABRIC OF A MAN, which now ranks as BET’s #1 movie this season. It posted a 1.1 coverage rating, with 933,000 households and 1.4 million viewers tuning in. FABRIC OF A MAN enjoyed a 27% increase versus BET’s season to date Sunday movie average (5:00-8:00 p.m.).

Hosted by veteran comedian/actor and popular syndicated radio personality Steve Harvey, CELEBRATION OF GOSPEL was taped at the historic Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles on Saturday, December 15. Aptly themed “Spirit in Song,” the inspirational event featured world-renowned musical director Ray Chew leading a 24-piece orchestra, as well as performances by Patti LaBelle, John Legend, Kirk Franklin, Yolanda Adams, Mighty Clouds of Joy, J Moss, Israel and The New Breed featuring T-Bone, Pastor Shirley Caesar, Dr. Bobby Jones, and the top five SUNDAY BEST finalists.

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I have worked in the Gospel Music industry continuously since 1993, as a Gospel Music Promoter and Musician. My career has included working with some of Gospel Music’s top recording artist, such as Kurt Carr, Maurette Brown Clark, Stephen Hurd, J Moss, and Andrae Crouch etc. I am experienced in many areas of the Gospel Music Industry. I am a Promoter, Musician, Singer, Music Coordinator, Event Manager and Gospel Music Reviewer. I have particularly strong experience in Event Management and have managed and organised many successful event throughout the years. I have developed a strong international Gospel Music Industrial respect from industry. My event management experience is founded upon a strong Musical background.

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