Performers

An Evening of Stars would not be complete without them!

Trey Songz - Trey Songz's "Heart Attack" is nominated for Best R&B Song, making it his first ever nomination in the category, and third nomination since 2009.(Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Trey Songz - The charismatic R&B singer brings his impassioned live show to the UNCF: An Evening of Stars stage.(Photo: John Ricard / BET)

Eric Benet - Still jammin' off the release of his album, The One, Eric Benet comes on board to deliver his signature grooves for a special evening. (Photo: David Wolff - Patrick/Getty Images)

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Eric Benet - Still jammin' off the release of his album, The One, Eric Benet comes on board to deliver his signature grooves for a special evening. (Photo: David Wolff - Patrick/Getty Images)

Charlie Wilson - Who else brings a classy old school edge and mixes it just perfectly with new school optimism and swagger? None other than Uncle Charlie. (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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Charlie Wilson - Who else brings a classy old school edge and mixes it just perfectly with new school optimism and swagger? None other than Uncle Charlie. (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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Take Us to the King - Yolanda Adams takes us to church, bringing sunshine to the stage with her performance alongside Amber Bullock, Y'anna Crawle, and Jessica Reedy.(Photo: Michael Buckner/Getty Images For BET)

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Yolanda Adams - The wondrous gospel singer adds harmonious magic to the UNCF: An Evening of Stars lineup. (Photo: Michael Buckner/Getty Images For BET)

Class Acts: Tyrese - Tyrese is an R&B sensation that's been making the ladies swoon since the late '90s. The doubly talented actor also has played several lead roles in box office hit films and proven his skills beyond music and film. Check out the singer-performer's rise to fame and the journey of his career before he hits the stage at the UNCF: An Evening of Stars.(Photo: Isaac Brekken/Getty Images for Centric)

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Tyrese - Having most recently linked up with Tank and Ginuwine to create the R&B super group TGT, the actor and singer will serenade the audience with his signature hits.(Photo: Isaac Brekken/Getty Images for Centric)

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Rewarding Success - At the 1998 Soul Train Awards, she received the Lena Horne Award for her outstanding career achievements.

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Chaka Khan - Consider Chaka Khan a supernova at the UNCF: Evening of Stars as the legendary singer steps to the stage for a performance that will take your breath away! (Photo: Michael Buckner/Getty Images For BET)

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"Missing Me" - Who do you think you are to say you are the best I ever had? That's what Keyshia Cole is asking an ex-boyfriend on this track. Discussing many women's fears of being alone, she rises above the pain and disappointment to let go and find herself again on this smooth, upbeat single.(Photo:  Isaac Brekken/Getty Images for Centric)

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Keyshia Cole - Fresh off the release of her new album, Woman to Woman, Keyshia Cole brings a newfound energy to UNCF: An Evening of Stars.  (Photo: Isaac Brekken/Getty Images for Centric)

MB Kills Us - Melanie Fiona takes the stage and our hearts with her 2012 BET Awards performance. We're definitely interested in the MF Life. (Photo: Michael Buckner/Getty Images For BET)

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Melanie Fiona - The Roc Nation singer gets ready to light up the stage and deliver her signature style of soul. (Photo: Michael Buckner/Getty Images For BET)

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Soul Stirring - In true Anthony Hamilton fashion, the singer brought down the house the 2012 Soul Train Awards during his performance of Bill Wither's "Lovely Day." It's safe to say you can expect more of the same at UNCF 2012.(Photo:  Isaac Brekken/Getty Images for Centric)

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Anthony Hamilton - The soul-stirring singer enters the UNCF mix to shine his special light on the show. (Photo: Isaac Brekken/Getty Images for Centric)

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Sharing the Faith - Faith brings life to the stage in this performance from last year's BET Awards 2012.(Photo: Michael Buckner/Getty Images For BET)

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Faith Evans - Singer Faith Evans rounds out the evening and illuminates the already beautiful line up. (Photo: Michael Buckner/Getty Images For BET)

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