CELEBRATION OF GOSPEL PERFORMERS ANNOUNCED
buzzz worthy. . . Hosted by Veteran Comedian Steve Harvey, Kirk Franklin, Yolanda Adams, Jennifer Holliday, Faith Evans, Johnny Gill, Kelly Price, Fred Hammond, Le'Andria Johnson and Many More Celebrate the Legacy of Gospel Music and Honor the Memories of Whitney Houston and Mahalia Jackson LOS ANGELES , March 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- BET invites viewers to "Rise Up! Renew! Rejoice!" on Palm Sunday, April 1st at 8 p.m. * for the 12th annual CELEBRATION OF GOSPEL . The highly anticipated music special airs for the first time in its 12 year history during the Easter Season, further enriching the power, meaning and significance of the "Celebration of Gospel." The two-hour special , taped Friday, March 16th at 8 p.m. PT at the Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles , brings together gospel superstars and R&B legends to share the stage in not often seen dynamic and exclusive performances. The #1 Gospel/Religious telecast since its inception** is hosted by best-sell...