Celebration of Gospel - Red Carpet Rundown

Celebration of Gospel

Andre Crouch & Bobby Jones

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Andre Crouch & Dr. Bobby Jones - The Grammy Award-winning gospel singers are a perfect pair in head-to-toe black, hitting up the 2011 Celebration of Gospel awards in L.A.

Beverly Crawford

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Beverly Crawford - “I Need A Word” singer Beverly Crawford amps up a casual Western-inspired outfit with a super-fly hairdo.

Byron Cage

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Byron Cage - It’s all about the accessories for the “Faithful to Believe” artist, who looks perfectly polished in a gray suit dressed with a red tie and purple pocket square.

Chaka Khan

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Chaka Khan - Proving that it’s possible to look chic and be cozy at the same time, the R&B legend bundles up in a fur-trimmed, floor-length velvet jacket.

Chante Moore

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Chante Moore - The R&B and jazz star shines bright in a long cream dress with gold accessories.

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Chris Bolton

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Chris Bolton - The gospel singer doesn’t need over-the-top designer duds to feel good, looking upbeat in understated classics – from a black blazer to rugged jeans.

Coppe Cantrell

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Coppe Cantrell - It’s blue and bold for the “Holy Groove” singer as she poses in a cut-out dress and equally flirty sandals.

Dayna Caddell

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Dayna Caddell - Inspirational singer Dayna Caddell goes incognito and casual in a cute cap and red, velvet blazer over her head-to-toe black ensemble.

Donna Richardson Joyner

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Donna Richardson Joyner - Showing off her best assets, the fitness instructor plays up her gorgeous white dress with strappy sandals and silver and gold accessories.

Earnest Pugh

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Earnest Pugh - Earnest makes it “Rain On Us”, completing his rockin’ outift with a Mohawk for his arrival at Celebration of Gospel.

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El Debarge

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El Debarge - The star gives his black suit a Hollywood update, topping off his look with a black scarf and dark shades.

Glenda Redfield

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Glenda Redfield - The TV star premieres a sophisticated little black dress, hitting the red carpet in an easy asymmetrical black gown with demure slit.

G Thang

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G Thang - The comedian indulges in some pre-show jokes in Los Angeles, arriving in a relaxed ensemble punctuated with a white-piped gray blazer.

Hala Walla

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Hala Walla - Gospel radio personality, Holla Walla, lights up the red carpet in silver hi-tops before celebrating gospel’s hottest artists.

Hill Harper

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Hill Harper - The actor and author exhibits perfect L.A. style by pulling together polished basics with a fashionable scarf.

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Howard Hewett

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Howard Hewett - Dressed in head-to-toe black and white, including a crisp fedora, the gospel singer finds firm ground on the streets of L.A. in a pair of cowboy boots.

Israel Houghton

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Israel Houghton - The gospel leader is all business accenting his black pieces with a snazzy sports coat.

James Fortune

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James Fortune - The “I Trust You” singer opts for a brown suit with orange details, a bright choice in the sea of black.

Javen

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Javen - The Gospel triple-threat singer, songwriter and producer tips his many hats in a conservative jacket over a chambray shirt.

Jessica Reedy

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Jessica Reedy - On the red carpet, <i>BET’s Sunday Best</i> 1st runner-up looks flawless, wearing a form-fitting sheath and understated pumps.

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Kathy Taylor

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Kathy Taylor - Singer, songwriter and producer Kathy Taylor softened her pants suit with a romantic ruffled blouse.

Kelly Price

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Kelly Price - Award-winning recording artist Kelly Price was casual chic in a purple draped top, distressed denim and brown peep-toe booties.

Kim Burrull

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Kim Burrull - Gospel singer Kim Burrell was stunning in a stylish, rouched calf-length dress with nude platform pumps.

LeAndria Johnson

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LeAndria Johnson - “Sunday Best” winner LeAndria Johnson wore a cute strapless bubbled-hem cocktail dress.

Mali Music

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Mali Music - Mali Music hit the red carpet in cool burgundy cords and a chambray button-down, topped off with a brown fedora.

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Stellar Showing - The group was honored for their decades of influence on gospel music at the 2012 Stellar Awards, where they won two prizes: Quartet of the Year and Traditional Group/Duo of the Year.  (Photo: Rick Diamond/Getty Images)

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Rance Allen & the Rance Allen Group - The Rance Allen Group was a stylish quartet in tan suits.

Shanita Jones

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Shanita Jones - Singer Shanita Jones was cute in a one-strapped purple cocktail dress with scalloped details.

Smokie Norful

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Smokie Norful - Gospel sensation Smokie Norful styled down his brown ensemble with a denim button-down shirt.

Terry & Rebecca Crews

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Terry & Rebecca Crews - BET reality TV couple Terry and Rebecca Crews made a very fashionable pair in black and purple ensembles.

Tina Hubbard & Erica Campbell (Mary Mary)

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Tina Hubbard & Erica Campbell (Mary Mary) - Gospel duo Mary Mary was stunning on the red carpet. Erica wore a leatherette wrap dress with patterned hosiery, while sister Tina dressed in high-waist slacks and a sheer ruffled blouse.

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VaShawn Mitchel

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VaShawn Mitchel - Chicago-born gospel artist VaShawn Mitchell was clean-cut in a brown pinstriped three-piece suit.

Y'Anna Crawley

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Y'Anna Crawley - Former “Sunday Best” winner Y’Anna Crawley styled up her acid wash skinny jeans with a gray blazer and red peep-toe pumps.

Bert Belasco

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Bert Belasco - “Let’s Stay Together” star Bert Belasco walked the red carpet in a modest suit and shirt combo.