Jessica Reedy: Road to the BET Awards 2012
The singer's journey from working mom to gospel sensation.
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The Best of Sunday Best Hits the BET Awards - Jessica Reedy's rise began on a whim. Reedy accompanied a pal to the Season 2 audition for BET's Sunday Best in Washington, D.C. and wound up auditioning herself. (Photo: Andy Kropa/Getty Images)
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In the Spotlight - Before she knew it, Reedy was in the Top 20 on Sunday Best, performing for judges like Mary Mary and Bebe Winans. Her soul-churning voice caught the attention of judges and audiences alike. (Photo: Rick Diamond/Getty Images for Stellar Awards)
Photo By Photo: Rick Diamond/Getty Images for Stellar Awards
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Still a Winner - Though she didn't take the crown and came in the runner-up, Jessica can still be considered a winner. After the show, she continued to travel accross the country performing and was given the nickname "Sunday Best Sweetheart." (Photo: Rick Diamond/Getty Images for Stellar Awards)
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Searching for Answers - Reedy admits to hitting a low point after her Sunday Best high, wondering what to do next. "I sought God for my true purpose," she said. "The vision He had for me to fulfill …why I was selected, what He wanted me to say and do. It was a time full of questions." It wouldn't be long before she had her answer. (Photo: Rick Diamond/Getty Images for BMI)
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Finding Her Voice...Again - With faith on her side, Reedy set out to write and record her debut album. She enlisted the help of the best artists and producers in the world of Gospel, including Doc Powell, Teddy Campbell and Faith Evans.(Photo: Rick Diamond/Getty Images)
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