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There's a whole lot of shifting going on in the realm of reality TV singing competitions. Simon Cowell's "X Factor" won't be renewed for a fourth season, "AI" has had several shake ups with judges and Cee Lo Green won't be coaching on "The Voice" anymore. But, BET's Sunday Best is holding steady and gearing up to audition talent for its seventh season.
Kicking off on March 1 in Houston, TX Sunday Best auditions will be held in four cities around the nation throughout the month. Auditioners must try out with a song from a pre-determined list of 25 traditional and contemporary selections.
Before auditioning, ask yourself, "Does my talent stack up to the winners?" Past Sunday Best winners are Crystal Aiken, Y'Anna Crawley, Leandria Johnson, Amber Bullock, Joshua Rogers and reigning champ Tasha Page Lockhart. Then ask yourself if you are ready to face the discerning critiques of judges Donnie McClurkin, CeCe Winans and Yolanda Adams. This is the competition where no strays are allowed, so make sure you are ready for the stiff competition.
With the addition of the VIP Suite, 200 potential contests can forego standing in long lines and go straight to preliminary judges. CLICK HERE to find out how.
Best of luck to all participants. More audition details are available below and at http://www.bet.com/shows/sunday-best.html
SUNDAY BEST SEASON 7 AUDITION DATES
Saturday, March 1 - Houston, TX
New Light Christian Center Church
1535 Greensmark Drive
Houston, TX 77067
Saturday, March 8 - Memphis, TN
Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church
70 North Bellevue Blvd
Memphis, TN 38104
Saturday, March 22 - Atlanta, GA
The Greater Travelers Rest Baptist Church
4650 Flat Shoals Parkway
Decatur, GA 30034
Saturday, March 29 - Washington, DC
Reid Temple A.M.E. Church
11400 Glen Dale Blvd
Glen Dale, MD 20769
AUDITION SONG LIST
1. Balm In Gilead (Traditional Version)
2. Break Every Chain (Tasha Cobbs)
3. Every Praise (Hezekiah Walker)
4. The Battle Is The Lord's (Yolanda Adams)
5. Clean This House (Isaac Carree)
6. Come Ye Disconsolate (Traditional Version)
7. Draw Me Nearer (Traditional Version)
8. Holy Is The Lord (Chris Tomlin)
9. How Great Thou Art (Traditional Version)
10. I Will Trust In The Lord (Traditional Version)
11. It Pays To Serve Jesus (Traditional Version)
12. Jesus Paid It All (Traditional Version)
13. Just As I Am (Traditional Version)
14. Our God Is Greater (Chris Tomlin)
15. Put It On The Altar (Jessica Reedy)
16. Since Jesus Came Into My Heart (Traditional Version)
17. Take Me To The King (Tamela Mann)
18. We Must Praise (J. Moss)
19. What A Friend We Have In Jesus (Traditional Version)
20. You Brought The Sunshine (The Clark Sisters)
21. Holy Holy Holy (Traditional Version)
22. It is Well With My Soul (Traditional Version)
23. Saved, Saved (By His Power Divine) (Traditional Version)
24. In The Garden (Traditional Version)
25. Blessed Assurance (Traditional Version)
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