SUNDAY BEST 3 | PERFORMANCES

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Jonte Thomas - It’s one of the things gospel music is about; the joy of Jesus. And you showed it.

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Jonte Thomas - It’s one of the things gospel music is about; the joy of Jesus. And you showed it.

Leandria Johnson - You felt that thing and you meant that thing and I think you ministered to somebody, and that’s what’s important.

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Leandria Johnson - You felt that thing and you meant that thing and I think you ministered to somebody, and that’s what’s important.

Robert Hatcher - You got the chops, now you just gotta be able to let it go.

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Robert Hatcher - You got the chops, now you just gotta be able to let it go.

Tawanna Tarvin - Control. Elegance. Stage presence. The whole package.

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Tawanna Tarvin - Control. Elegance. Stage presence. The whole package.

Davon Fleming - Your range is good, even though you’re young. You keep going like you’re going and you’re gonna see some great things.

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Davon Fleming - Your range is good, even though you’re young. You keep going like you’re going and you’re gonna see some great things.

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Quiana Pettigrew - I love the way that you all take songs and make them your own. I love your approach.

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Quiana Pettigrew - I love the way that you all take songs and make them your own. I love your approach.

Franklin Davis - I love your swagger. You got it. Gospel music doesn’t have to be stuffy and you don’t have to do it like everyone else does it.

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Franklin Davis - I love your swagger. You got it. Gospel music doesn’t have to be stuffy and you don’t have to do it like everyone else does it.

Funmi Oduyemi - We love the voice, we love great stage presence and we love the anointing, and you have it. So be comfortable in who you are.

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Funmi Oduyemi - We love the voice, we love great stage presence and we love the anointing, and you have it. So be comfortable in who you are.

Durward Davis - You made me interested. I want to buy your record. I want to come to your concert. You alright!

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Durward Davis - You made me interested. I want to buy your record. I want to come to your concert. You alright!

Elder Goldwire McLendon - <B>BET.com:</B> How do you stay so healthy?<br><br><B>Goldwire: The longevity that I have comes from Exodus 15 and 26. I live a righteous life. I do exercise and do push-ups to keep the body toned. It’s very important to eat the right things. I take my vitamins and the fish oil and things of this nature. I have to keep the body functioning the way that God wants it to function.

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Goldwire McLendon - First of all, you got a standing ovation from all three judges. Most importantly, you got a standing ovation from God. Youngins, take note! You’re going to the end of this.

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Mesie Augustine - It’s just something about how you got down that I was feeling. And once you got my heart I can get past some of the vocal imperfections.

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Mesie Augustine - It’s just something about how you got down that I was feeling. And once you got my heart I can get past some of the vocal imperfections.

Orlando Wright - You came out here and owned that stage. That’s how you come out and deliver a song

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Orlando Wright - You came out here and owned that stage. That’s how you come out and deliver a song

Brittney Dear - The package is there. You’re wonderful…think of you looking at God and that will help take away the nerves.

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Brittney Dear - The package is there. You’re wonderful…think of you looking at God and that will help take away the nerves.

David E. Wilford - More than anything, you convinced me that you bless the Lord not just at ‘Sunday Best,’ but you bless the Lord at home.

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David E. Wilford - More than anything, you convinced me that you bless the Lord not just at ‘Sunday Best,’ but you bless the Lord at home.

Tiffany Carlin Laird - You sang effortlessly. You convinced everybody because it wasn’t a show…and you hit those Tina Campbell notes!

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Tiffany Carlin Laird - You sang effortlessly. You convinced everybody because it wasn’t a show…and you hit those Tina Campbell notes!

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Dathan Thigpen - The way you just, in 60 seconds, got into the presence of God, is remarkable...I’m trying to keep back tears so I’m going to stop talking.

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Dathan Thigpen - The way you just, in 60 seconds, got into the presence of God, is remarkable...I’m trying to keep back tears so I’m going to stop talking.

Martha Buries - I mean, what can you say about an awesome praise song, about an awesome God from an awesome singer?

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Martha Buries - I mean, what can you say about an awesome praise song, about an awesome God from an awesome singer?

Brian Smith - I love that about real worshippers. Trials will come. Troubles will come. But you can’t stop, and I believe that you will never stop.

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Brian Smith - I love that about real worshippers. Trials will come. Troubles will come. But you can’t stop, and I believe that you will never stop.

Bethany Divine - I think the best is in there, you just got to tap into it and pull it out.

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Bethany Divine - I think the best is in there, you just got to tap into it and pull it out.

Vernell Payton Jr. - I think you have a great voice, but what we’re looking for tonight is we’re looking for you. We want to know who you are, how you praise.

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Vernell Payton Jr. - I think you have a great voice, but what we’re looking for tonight is we’re looking for you. We want to know who you are, how you praise.