1: Still, BeBe & CeCe Winans
2: Love Unstoppable, Fred Hammond
3: The Master Plan, Tamela Mann
4: Souled Out, Hezekiah Walker & LFC
5: The Sound, Mary Mary
6: WOW Gospel 2009, Various Artists
7: Just Love, Brian Courtney Wilson
8: Faithful To Believe, Byron Cage
9: The Law Of Confession, Part I, Donald Lawrence & Co.
10: The Transformation, James Fortune & FIYA
11: Declare Your Name: Live Worship, The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir
12: WOW Gospel Essentials: All-Time Favorite Songs, Various Artists
13: Gotta Have Gospel! 7, Various Artists
14: How I Got Over, Vickie Winans
15: Playlist: The Very Best Of Yolanda Adams, Yolanda Adams
16: LIVE: Rain On Us, Earnest Pugh
17: Thankful, The Whispers
18: The Power Of One, Israel Houghton
19: Playlist: The Very Best Of Donnie McClurkin, Donnie McClurkin
20: Just James, J Moss
21: As We Worship: Live, William McDowell
22: Cry Your Last Tear, Bishop Paul S. Morton Presents The FGBCFMC
23: We All Are One (Live In Detroit), Donnie McClurkin
24: Rebel, Lecrae
25: A City Called Heaven, Shirley Caesar

Artist of the Year
Hezekiah Walker and Love Fellowship; Souled Out; Verity Records

Song of the Year (Songwriter; Song - Album; Label)
Mary, Mary, “God in Me” - The Sound, Columbia

Male Vocalist of the Year
Smokie Norful, Smokie Norful Live, EMI Gospel

Female Vocalist of the Year
Vickie Winans, How I Got Over, Destiny Joy Records

Group Duo of the Year
Mary, Mary, The Sound, Columbia

New Artist of the Year
Crystal Aikin, Crystal Aikin, Verity Records

CD of the Year
Hezekiah Walker and Love Fellowship; Souled Out; Verity Records

Choir of the Year
Hezekiah Walker and Love Fellowship, Souled Out, Verity Records

Producer of the Year
Donald Lawrence & Daniel Weatherspoon, The Law of Confession Part 1, Quiet Water/Verity

Contemporary Group/Duo of the Year
Mary, Mary, The Sound, Columbia

Traditional Group/Duo of the Year
Lee Williams & The Spiritual QC’s, Fall On Me, MCG Records

Contemporary Male of the Year
Smokie Norful, Smokie Norful Live, EMI Gospel

Contemporary Female of the Year
Crystal Aikin, Crystal Aikin, Verity Records

Traditional Male of the Year
Donnie McClurkin, We All Are One (Live in Detroit), Verity Records

Traditional Female of the Year
Dottie Peoples, Do It!, DP Muzik Group

Contemporary CD of the Year
Hezekiah Walker and Love Fellowship, Souled Out, Verity Records

Traditional CD of the Year
Shari Addison, Shari Addison, Verity Records

Urban/ Inspirational Single / Performance of the Year (Artist; Song - Album; Label)
Mary, Mary, “God in Me” - The Sound, Columbia

Music Video of the Year (artist, song or CD title, label)
Vickie Winans, How I Got Over, Destiny Joy Records

Contemporary Choir of the Year
Hezekiah Walker and Love Fellowship, Souled Out, Verity Records

Traditional Choir of the Year
Bishop Paul S. Morton & The FGBCF Mass Choir, Cry Your Last Tear, Light Records

Special Event CD of the Year
The Clark Sisters, J. Moss and Kierra Sheard, Silky Soul Music - A Tribute to Maze, Barantera Music Group

Instrumental CD of the Year
Ben Tankard, Mercy, Mercy, Mercy, Verity

Rap/Hip Hop Gospel CD of the Year
Da’ T.R.U.T.H., The Big Picture, Cross Movement Records

Children’s Performance of the Year
Rev. Dr. Emory Andrews and Oxon Hill High School Choir, Amazing, Yrome Records

Quartet of the Year
Lee Williams & The Spiritual QC’s, Fall On Me, MCG Records

Contemporary Female of the Year
Crystal Aikin, Crystal Aikin, Verity Records

Praise and Worship CD of the Year
Stephen Hurd, Times of Refreshing, Integrity Gospel

Recorded Music Package of the Year [art credit / artist - album / label]
Denise Trotman, Donald Lawrence - The Confession Part 1, Quiet Water/Verity

A duet by Fantasia and mom Diane Barrino-Barber, a moving tribute to ten year host Steve Harvey, and gospel legends that brought the audience to their feet were among the evenings offerings at downtown LA’s Orpheum Theatre, the scene of the taping of BET’s 10th annual “Celebration of Gospel.”

The gloomy LA rain was no match for the celebration as the enthusiastic crowd gave ovations for almost every performance including gospel greats Bebe and Cece Winans, Yolanda Adams, Kelly Price, Fred Hammond, Rance Allen Group, and James Fortune to name a few from the evening’s stellar line-up.

A moving tribute to Steve Harvey’s ten years as host brought out a rarely seen side in the funny man as he was reduced to tears. He was comforted by his wife at his side, whom he told the crowd almost didn’t make it in to the show.

Actress Elise Neal, doing commentary for the evening stated that Steve’s wife hailed from Memphis as she did, which he then turned into a series of back and forth banter with his wife in the front row. Harvey wanted to know who was the man seated next to her, why was he in a coat as it was hot in there.

The seat-fillers for the talent were a moving target for the funny man too, as they made their way down the aisle during commercial breaks. The comedian entertained the audience putting the show staff on the spot claiming they were setting him up with wrong directions, the latest in church sayings, and his challenges with being a ‘young Christian.’

Shirley Caesar and Dr. Bobby Jones seated prominently in the audience, told the crowd of upcoming projects. The evening’s many duets included Anthony and Tarsha Hamilton, Kelly Price and Ledisi, Bebe and Cece Winans and an animated Fanatasia and Diane Barino Barber.

Red carpet arrivals featuring tastefully toned down ensembles, the most popular color choices being black and beige, and the favorite hairstyle, an asymetrical bob rocked at different lengths by Fantasia, Elise Neal, and Kelly Price as most recently seen on pop princess Rihanna. “Sunday Best”

winner Y’anna Crawley’s ensemble stole the spotlight for the carpet’s edgiest outfit with her spiked, studded trend footwear. Stephen Hill was spotted walking the carpet in jeans and black taking pictures with the evening’s talent, perhaps opting for comfort in his role as exec producer.

The behind the scenes goings on and pictures are available online, and all the acts from the 10th Anniversary “Celebration of Gospel” can be witnessed January 10th on BET.

1: Still, BeBe & CeCe Winans
2: Love Unstoppable, Fred Hammond
3: The Sound, Mary Mary
4: The Master Plan, Tamela Mann
5: Voices: A Gospel Choir Christmas, Various Artists
6: Gotta Have Gospel! Christmas, Various Artists
7: WOW Gospel 2009, Various Artists
8: Souled Out, Hezekiah Walker & LFC
9: The Power Of One, Israel Houghton
10: Gospel’s Best: Men/Women/Choirs, Various Artists
11: A City Called Heaven, Shirley Caesar
12: Love, Peace, Joy At Christmas, Trin-i-tee 5:7
13: Just Love, Brian Courtney Wilson
14: Declare Your Name: Live Worship, The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir
15: Thankful, The Whispers
16: Faithful To Believe, Byron Cage
17: Rebel, Lecrae
18: WOW Gospel Essentials: All-Time Favorite Songs, Various Artists
19: Thirsty, Marvin Sapp
20: Gotta Have Gospel! 7, Various Artists
21: Just James, J Moss
22: Playlist: The Very Best Of Yolanda Adams, Yolanda Adams
23: Cry Your Last Tear, Bishop Paul S. Morton Presents The FGBCFMC
24: Live, Smokie Norful
25: We All Are One (Live In Detroit), Donnie McClurkin

1: Still, BeBe & CeCe Winans
2: Voices: A Gospel Choir Christmas, Various Artists
3: Love Unstoppable, Fred Hammond
4: The Master Plan, Tamela Mann
5: Gotta Have Gospel! Christmas, Various Artists
6: The Sound, Mary Mary
7: WOW Gospel 2009, Various Artists
8: Souled Out, Hezekiah Walker & LFC
9: Gospel’s Best: Men/Women/Choirs, Various Artists
10: Love, Peace, Joy At Christmas, Trin-i-tee 5:7
11: Declare Your Name: Live Worship, The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir
12: Thankful, The Whispers
13: How I Got Over, Vickie Winans
14: Faithful To Believe, Byron Cage
15: A City Called Heaven, Shirley Caesar
16: Just Love, Brian Courtney Wilson
17: The Clark Sisters’ Family Christmas, The Clark Sisters
18: Resting On His Promise, Youthful Praise Featuring J.J. Hairston
19: The Power Of One, Israel Houghton
20: Just James, J Moss
21: Thirsty, Marvin Sapp
22: Rebel, Lecrae
23: Cajo International & Coco Brothers Present: Kingdom Business Pt.2, The CAJO Family
24: Playlist: The Very Best Of Yolanda Adams, Yolanda Adams
25: Live, Smokie Norful