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Celebration of Gospel: Rehearsals\r  - The halls of the Orpheum Theater in Los Angeles were filled with the joyful sounds of gospel artist like Shirley Caesar, Marvin Sapp, Isaac Carree, Kirk Franklin and many others! Why were they there? To celebrate gospel with BET! Check out the rehearsals!\r \r\rGospel artist Marvin Sapp practices his song, "My Testimony." \r\r(Photo: Maury Phillips/BET)

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Pastor Shirley Caesar's Annointing \r  - Pastor Shirley Caesar didn't leave a dry eye in the room with her rendition of "Mone on Up a Little Higher." \r(Photo: Maury Phillips/BET)

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Lovely Ledisi - Ledisi's voice isn't just made for singing R&B, it's made to praise his name! She gave a powerful performance of "Holy One." (Photo: Maury Phillips/BET)

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Gospel's Living Legend in the Making\r  - Kirk Franklin, gospel's top-selling artist of all time drew crowds of people to listen to his performance even during rehearsals. \r(Photo: Maury Phillips/BET)

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Kirk Franklin and Mali Music\r  - Mali Music and Kirk Franklin rehearsed their show-stopping number "Give Me." \r(Photo: Maury Phillips/BET)

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Even the Kids Can Praise Him \r  - A children's choir came to the Celebration of Gospel 2012 stage to bless the audience with their youthful energy.\r(Photo: Maury Phillips/BET)

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James Fortune & FIYA With Zacardi Cortez & Le'Andria Johnson\r  - Triumph over tragedy is the message that James Fortune & FIYA with Zacardi Cortez and Le'Andria Johnson gave with the song "It Could Be Worse." \r(Photo: Maury Phillips/BET)

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Ricky Dillard & New G Choir With Johnny Gill\r  - Ricky Dillard & New G Choir featuring Johnny Gill are set to rock the show with their hit gopsel record He Turned It.\r(Photo: Maury Phillips/BET)

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The Legendary Rance Allen Group \r  - One of gospels longest standing groups, the Rance Allen Group rehearsed "What He's Done for Me" on the Celebration of Gospel stage! The group's been together for 40 years. \r(Photo: Maury Phillips/BET)

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James Is Fortunate\r  - James Fortune shows that you can be contemporary and fashionable while singing gospel! \r(Photo: Maury Phillips/BET)

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Le'Andria Johnson Gave Life\r  - We don't know how Le'Andria Johnson could outdo her rehearsal. She brought producers and talent in the audience alike to their feet when she rehearsed "Jesus."  \r(Photo: Maury Phillips/BET)

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Isaac in the Middle - Isaac Carree wore his doo-rag to make sure his waves looked tight and right for tonight's performance. He rehearsed "In the Middle." (Photo: Maury Phillips/BET)

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The Fonzworth Flair - Fonzworth added flair to Isaac Carree's performance as he danced and choreographed a special number for the gospel singer.(Photo: Maury Phillips/BET)

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Raise Your Hands! - Fonzworth Bentley and Isaac Carree lifted their hands up to the Lord in their final pose.(Photo: Maury Phillips/BET)

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Fred Hammond Feels Good\r  - No matter what genre of music is your favorite, you'll agree that Fred Hammond's music makes you feel the spirit! He rehearsed "I Feel Good." \r(Photo: Maury Phillips/BET)

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The Incomparable Dr. Bobby Jones - The incomparable Dr. Bobby Jones blessed the 2012 Celebration of Gospel stage. We can't wait to see how he ministers to the audience during the show!(Photo: Maury Phillips/BET)

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