Inside Rehearsals

A taste of the anointing that's going to bless the stage!

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With Victory - We were digging the new vibe that Deitrick put on his older song.(Photo: Mark Davis/Getty Images for BET)

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Erica's Down for G-O-D - Reppin' for all the young ones, Erica Campbell turns up for the Lord in the proper way. (Photo: Mark Davis/Getty Images for BET)

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We Got Hakeem! - Actor/musician Bryshere "Yazz" Gray has a special surprise in store for us.(Photo: Mark Davis/Getty Images for BET)

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From Legend to Legend - Bobby Jones preps to introduce the Andráe Crouch tribute.  (Photo: Mark Davis/Getty Images for BET)

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What We've All Been Waiting For - Can you believe this? BeBe Winans, Donnie McClurkin, Jessica Reedy, Tamela Mann, Donald Lawrence, Kurt Carr, Shirley Caesar and Geoffrey Golden all on one stage. (Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images for BET)

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Giving It Her All - Tamela Mann gives it all she has.(Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images for BET)

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This Is Going Great! - We're super excited for Anthony Hamilton to give us some of his soul.(Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images for BET)

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Soul Stirring Performance - When these two get together, it's a sight to see.(Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images for BET)

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What a Beautiful Sight - We're super happy that we got the chance to see Pastor Shirley Caesar. Such a blessing.  (Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images for BET)

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Keeping It Tight - Of course composer Kurt Carr made sure that his sound was right.(Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images for BET)

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Speaking Directly - A voice like none other, Donald Lawrence helps get us in communion with the spirit.(Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images for BET)

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We Lift Up His Name - Chrisette Michele, Tye Tribbett and musician Travis Greene all leave it all on the stage.(Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images for BET)

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The Saints Party Too! - Tye Tribett goes all the way up for the savior.(Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images for BET)

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Acoustic Gospel Soul - Travis Greene completely blows us away.(Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images for BET)

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Celebration of Gospel's Best - This will be a very great tribute performance. (Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images for BET)

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Sang, Girl - Le'Andria just help but to be great.(Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images for BET)

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Battle of the Voices - What a way to praise God.Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images for BET)

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We Needed a Word - Thanks to Brian Courtney Wilson, we'll receive our word for the night. (Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images for BET)

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Whoosh! - Her voice is just so soothing, yet so powerful.  (Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images for BET)

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Masterful Musician - John P. Kee shows us his vocal stylings. (Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images for BET)

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Praising on It - Tasha Cobbs leaves everything on the stage.  (Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images for BET)

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Doing God's Work - Kirk Franklin's got a cinematic performance in the works. (Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images for BET)

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Just Let It Pour Out - What a great combination. These two are about to give us all the life that we need on the Celebration of Gospel stage.(Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images for BET)

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Such Grace - We just love Yolanda, from her voice to everything she stands for and more. This is going to be a good one.(Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images for BET)  

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Tank Sings Gospel Too? - Just when we thought the singer didn't have any other tricks up his sleeves, he surprises us yet again.(Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images for BET)

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All My People Say - One of the best perofrmance styles we've seen thus far.(Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images for BET)

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Young Praise - Heavenly Joy simply killed it. (Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images for BET)

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Charles Jenkins Will Win the War - This rehearsal session was everything.  (Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images for BET)

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Come On, Anthony Brown! - We're ready and excited for this. (Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images for BET)

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Out of This World - Her gift is extraordinary and we love seeing her use it. |(Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images for BET)

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Take Your Time - Sometimes you don't need to shout to make the Lord's word felt. (Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images for BET)

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Precious Moments - The house is about to be brought down. (Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images for BET)

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Let's Not Forget That Chaka Can Sang! - God uses everyone as a vessel. If He used Chaka like this during the rehearsal, can you imagine the actual performance? (Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images for BET)

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Pastor Donnie - Once Pastor Donnie begins to feel it, he takes us all the way there and back.(Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images for BET)

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She Had Just the Right Amount - The "A Little More Jesus" singer had the right amount of everything she needed to make us want more for the upcoming performance. We're excited!(Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images for BET)

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Yaassss! - Be great, Erica.(Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images for BET)

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What's Wrong With You? - Are y'all ready for this performance? Please prepare yourself.(Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images for BET)

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Shout! - The spirit comes from the inside and is exposed beautifully.(Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images for BET)

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Catch It - The performance isn't when you begin to feel the spirit. You can feel it at the rehearsals as well. (Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images for BET)