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Anthony in Action - Celebration of Gospel first timers Anthony Brown and Group TherAPy ensure their vocals and movement are intact during their sound check.(Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for BET)

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Yolanda Adams - Yolanda Adams showcases her unfailing vocals in preparation for her return to Celebration of Gospel.(Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for BET)

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Sister Act  - Sisters Karen Clark-Sheard and Kiki Sheard do their family legacy proud perfecting their sound in rehearsals.(Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for BET)

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Take Me to the King - "Take Me to the King" singer Tamela Mann soars during rehearsals. (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for BET)

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Tamar Braxton - A visibly pregnant Tamar Braxton gets it right on stage, with choir girl vocals clearly drawing from where she began singing.  (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for BET)

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Dynamic Duo  - Preparing for their must-see performance, gospel star Le'Andria Johnson and R&B crooner Tyrese belt their hearts out; accompanied by Celebration of Gospel musical director and pianist Ray Chew. (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for BET)

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The First Lady of Gospel - What we love of about Pastor Shirley Caesar, despite her status as a gospel legend, always gives the stage 100 percent, whether she's rehearsing or it's show time. Watch the First Lady of Gospel take 'em to church on April 7 at 8/7C. (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for BET)

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The Remix - When gospel standouts Isaac Carree, Charles Jenkins and Jessica Reedy come together, we're in for a treat. Here they rehearse the remix of Charles Jenkins' "Awesome."(Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for BET)

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No Teleprompter Neccessary  - Steve Harvey runs through his mostly improvised monologue before show day.(Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for BET)

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Dorinda Clark-Cole - Dorinda Clark-Cole sharpens her performance during rehearsal.  (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for BET)

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Kurt Carr - Kurt Curr readies himself for Celebration of Gospel '13. (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for BET)

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Da' T.R.U.T.H. - Gospel MC Da' T.R.U.T.H. fine tunes his performance, because when your name is Da' T.R.U.T.H., there's little room for error.(Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for BET)

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Tye Tribbett  - Show opener Tye Tribbett blazes the stage during rehearsal.(Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for BET)

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James Cleveland Tribute - Gospel icon Rance Allen gears up for his performance paying tribute to gospel pioneer James Cleveland.(Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for BET)

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Dr. Bobby Jones - Dr. Bobby Jones practices his monologue that will precede the tribute to James Cleveland.(Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for BET)

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Donnie McClurkin  - Donnie McClurkin pours out his heart and soul in preparation for this year's praise fest. (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for BET)

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Jason Nelson - "Shifting the Atomphere" singer Jason Nelson gets his guitar's acoustic right in rehearsal. (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for BET)

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Sunday Best  - Sunday Best winner Joshua Rogers delivers a showtime-worthy performance during rehearsals. (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for BET)

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