Deitrick Haddon's Road to the 2011 BET Awards

Deitrick Haddon blends gospel with contemporary R&B.

Not Your Average... - From the beginning of his recording career with backing ensemble Voices Of Unity (VOU), Deitrick's always had a unique approach to gospel music. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images)

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Not Your Average... - From the beginning of his recording career with backing ensemble Voices Of Unity (VOU), Deitrick's always had a unique approach to gospel music. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images)

Church Boy - Despite a strict Pentecostal/Apostolic upbringing and being a member of one of the church's prominent preaching families, Deitrick always stood out in a culture that promoted extreme modesty. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images)

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Church Boy - Despite a strict Pentecostal/Apostolic upbringing and being a member of one of the church's prominent preaching families, Deitrick always stood out in a culture that promoted extreme modesty. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images)

Deitrick Haddon - Bolding going where no gospel artist has gone before, Deitrick Haddon might just take the stage and decide to have "Church on the Moon."

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Gospel Meets Pop - Deitrick Haddon's musical influences range from gospel greats Walter Hawkins and Andrae Crouch to pop phenoms Michael Jackson and Prince. Here he is performing the Prince-inspired "Well Done" at the 2011 Stellar Awards in Nashville. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images)

The Turning Point - Although Deitrick has a string of well-received albums under his belt, his 1999 release Chainbreaker is considered a game-changing album in the evolution of contemporary gospel. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images)

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The Turning Point - Although Deitrick has a string of well-received albums under his belt, his 1999 release Chainbreaker is considered a game-changing album in the evolution of contemporary gospel. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images)

Church On The Moon - Never one to rest on past success, Deitrick set out again to take contemporary gospel where "no one has gone before" with his recent release Church On The Moon. (Photo By Raymond Boyd/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)

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Church On The Moon - Never one to rest on past success, Deitrick set out again to take contemporary gospel where "no one has gone before" with his recent release Church On The Moon. (Photo By Raymond Boyd/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)

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Winning - Although its sound was extremely experimental, Church On the Moon debuted at #1 on the Billboard Gospel Chart. (Photo by Charley Gallay/Getty Images for NAACP Image Awards)

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Winning - Although its sound was extremely experimental, Church On the Moon debuted at #1 on the Billboard Gospel Chart. (Photo by Charley Gallay/Getty Images for NAACP Image Awards)

Pastor Haddon - Along with being an award-winning artist, Deitrick Haddon recently became Pastor Of King Culture Church in Detroit with his wife Damita.  (Photo by Charley Gallay/Getty Images for NAACP Image Awards)

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Pastor Haddon - Along with being an award-winning artist, Deitrick Haddon recently became Pastor Of King Culture Church in Detroit with his wife Damita.  (Photo by Charley Gallay/Getty Images for NAACP Image Awards)

Lights, Camera, Action - Deitrick Haddon's artistic resume continues to grow. He added movie producer to his list of accomplishments when he executive produced and starred in the faith-based feature film Blessed & Cursed in 2010. (Photo by Charley Gallay/Getty Images for NAACP Image Awards)

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Lights, Camera, Action - Deitrick Haddon's artistic resume continues to grow. He added movie producer to his list of accomplishments when he executive produced and starred in the faith-based feature film Blessed & Cursed in 2010. (Photo by Charley Gallay/Getty Images for NAACP Image Awards)

Photo By Photo by Charley Gallay/Getty Images for NAACP Image Awards

Deitrick Haddon - Deitrick Haddon isn't afraid of using unconventional methods, from appearing on Soul Train to working with contemporary R&B producers. It’s no wonder this forward thinker is taking it to another level on his latest release, Church on the Moon. Stand-out tracks:1. “Love Him Like I Do”2. “Show Stopper”3. “Sinner’s Prayer”(Photo by TELEVISION-IMAGEAWARDS)

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Dancing Machine - Some would say that you shouldn't dance in church, however Deitrick Haddon's live performances are usually full of complicated and elaborate choreography. (Photy by REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni)

Real Music - Let's review: Artist, Pastor, Producer, Actor and Dancer are all words to describe Deitrick Haddon's gifts. But they don't stop there. He's also an accomplished musician. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for NAACP Image Awards)

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Real Music - Let's review: Artist, Pastor, Producer, Actor and Dancer are all words to describe Deitrick Haddon's gifts. But they don't stop there. He's also an accomplished musician. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for NAACP Image Awards)

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Musician To Musician - Deitrick poses with fellow musician and American Idol Judge Randy Jackson at the 2011 NAACP Image Awards. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for NAACP Image Awards)

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Musician To Musician - Deitrick poses with fellow musician and American Idol Judge Randy Jackson at the 2011 NAACP Image Awards. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for NAACP Image Awards)

Photo By Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for NAACP Image Awards

Pastor To Pastor - Earlier this year at the GMA Dove Awards, Deitrick sang alongside fellow "singing Pastors" Marvin Sapp, Darrell Hines and Smokie Norful. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images for GMA)

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Pastor To Pastor - Earlier this year at the GMA Dove Awards, Deitrick sang alongside fellow "singing Pastors" Marvin Sapp, Darrell Hines and Smokie Norful. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images for GMA)

The Pastors - Just as the singing Pastors were a hit at the GMA Dove Awards, Deitrick Haddon will be sharing the stage with another singing Pastor, Donnie McClurkin, at the BET Awards '11. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images for GMA)

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The Pastors - Just as the singing Pastors were a hit at the GMA Dove Awards, Deitrick Haddon will be sharing the stage with another singing Pastor, Donnie McClurkin, at the BET Awards '11. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images for GMA)

No Limits - With a career spanning close to 16 years, Deitrick shows no signs of stopping and will continue to push the limits of what "gospel" can be. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images for GMA)

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No Limits - With a career spanning close to 16 years, Deitrick shows no signs of stopping and will continue to push the limits of what "gospel" can be. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images for GMA)

Well Done - Deitrick Haddon's most recent hit single expresses what most will probably be saying once he leaves the stage at the BET Awards '11: "Well Done." But don't take our word for it, tune in and see for yourself this Sunday June 26 at 8P/7C. (Paras Griffin /Landov)

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Well Done - Deitrick Haddon's most recent hit single expresses what most will probably be saying once he leaves the stage at the BET Awards '11: "Well Done." But don't take our word for it, tune in and see for yourself this Sunday June 26 at 8P/7C. (Paras Griffin /Landov)