Music Matters Jam Session at MegaFest – Night 1

Highlights from the soul-stirring show in Dallas.

Friday Night Lights - Jamaal "Mali Music" Pollard brings Dallas a little bit of that island flavor at the Music Matters Jam Session at MegaFest. (Photo: Cooper Neill/Getty Images for BET)

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Friday Night Lights - Jamaal "Mali Music" Pollard brings Dallas a little bit of that island flavor at the Music Matters Jam Session at MegaFest. (Photo: Cooper Neill/Getty Images for BET)

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Ready Aiming - The Cowboys may not be any good right now, but Mali Music gives Dallas a reason to cheer at BET Music Matters Late Night Jam Session at Dallas Convention Center. (Photo: Cooper Neill/Getty Images for BET)

Kickin' Things Off - Dallas got a sneak peak at one of the future stars of music when Mali Music took the stage at the BET Music Matters Late Night Jam Session. (Photo: Cooper Neill/Getty Images for BET)

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Kickin' Things Off - Dallas got a sneak peak at one of the future stars of music when Mali Music took the stage at the BET Music Matters Late Night Jam Session. (Photo: Cooper Neill/Getty Images for BET)

Soul Warrior  - Mali Music left his heart and soul in Dallas after delivering an unforgettable performance on Friday. (Photo: Cooper Neill/Getty Images for BET)

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Soul Warrior - Mali Music left his heart and soul in Dallas after delivering an unforgettable performance on Friday. (Photo: Cooper Neill/Getty Images for BET)

Maliwood - All feet are moving when Jerry Wonda prodigy Mali Music offers spiritual enlightment by way of his unique brand of rock-tinged soulful funk. (Photo: Cooper Neill/Getty Images for BET)

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Maliwood - All feet are moving when Jerry Wonda prodigy Mali Music offers spiritual enlightment by way of his unique brand of rock-tinged soulful funk. (Photo: Cooper Neill/Getty Images for BET)

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Touch the Sky - The passion overtakes Mali Music as he brings down the house in Dallas. (Photo: Cooper Neill/Getty Images for BET)

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Touch the Sky - The passion overtakes Mali Music as he brings down the house in Dallas. (Photo: Cooper Neill/Getty Images for BET)

Spiritual Visit - Kirk Franklin stopped by the BET Music Matters Late Night Jam Session to check out some of spiritual music's brightest young stars. (Photo: Cooper Neill/Getty Images for BET)

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Spiritual Visit - Kirk Franklin stopped by the BET Music Matters Late Night Jam Session to check out some of spiritual music's brightest young stars. (Photo: Cooper Neill/Getty Images for BET)

Smooth Operator - Spiritual heartthrob Jonathan McReynolds pierces the darkness of the Dallas Convention Center with rays of light during his incomparable live show. (Photo: Cooper Neill/Getty Images for BET)

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Smooth Operator - Spiritual heartthrob Jonathan McReynolds pierces the darkness of the Dallas Convention Center with rays of light during his incomparable live show. (Photo: Cooper Neill/Getty Images for BET)

Good Friday - Jonathan McReynolds may be from the Midwest, but it was all Southern hospitality when he performed for a packed house at the Dallas Convention Center on Friday. (Photo: Cooper Neill/Getty Images for BET)

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Good Friday - Jonathan McReynolds may be from the Midwest, but it was all Southern hospitality when he performed for a packed house at the Dallas Convention Center on Friday. (Photo: Cooper Neill/Getty Images for BET)

Johnathan McReynolds - (Photo: Cooper Neill/Getty Images for BET)

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Put Your Hands Up - Jonathan McReynolds takes the fans (including Kirk Franklin, who was in attendance) with him on a spiritual journey with his mellow brand of music. (Photo: Cooper Neill/Getty Images for BET)

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Jonny Be Good - Christian crooner Jonathan McReynolds gives the people what they want as he combines a youthful exuberance with a seasoned soul. (Photo: Cooper Neill/Getty Images for BET)

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Jonny Be Good - Christian crooner Jonathan McReynolds gives the people what they want as he combines a youthful exuberance with a seasoned soul. (Photo: Cooper Neill/Getty Images for BET)

High Praise - Tye Tribbett is ready to set things off during his set at the BET Music Matters Late Night Jam Session at Dallas Convention Center. (Photo: Cooper Neill/Getty Images for BET)

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High Praise - Tye Tribbett is ready to set things off during his set at the BET Music Matters Late Night Jam Session at Dallas Convention Center. (Photo: Cooper Neill/Getty Images for BET)

Tye Tribett  - (Photo: Cooper Neill/Getty Images for BET)

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Sweat It Out - If Dallas didn't know before, they'd better get ready to move when soulman Tye Tribbett takes the stage. (Photo: Cooper Neill/Getty Images for BET)

Team Effort - Tye Tribbett rocks the house with a little help from his all-star team of musicians and performers friday night at the Dallas Convention Center. (Photo: Cooper Neill/Getty Images for BET)

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Team Effort - Tye Tribbett rocks the house with a little help from his all-star team of musicians and performers friday night at the Dallas Convention Center. (Photo: Cooper Neill/Getty Images for BET)

It's All Love - Tye Tribbett turned the Dallas Convention Center into church Friday night, proving that the hype is real with a captivating performance. (Photo: Cooper Neill/Getty Images for BET)

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It's All Love - Tye Tribbett turned the Dallas Convention Center into church Friday night, proving that the hype is real with a captivating performance. (Photo: Cooper Neill/Getty Images for BET)