''Sunday Best'' is a reality television singing competition series hosted by

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. It first aired on BET on October 2, 2007. In each season, the show and its judges set out to find the best undiscovered gospel talent in the United States. Finalists competed each week until a winner was crowned. The judges throughout the series' run included

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singers

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, Kierra Sheard, Donnie McClurkin, Mary Mary, Bebe Winans &

Cece Winans Priscilla Marie Love, known professionally by her stage name as CeCe Winans, (born October 8, 1964) is an American gospel singer who has garnered 17 Grammy Awards, the most for any female gospel singer; 33 GMA Dove Awards, 19 Stellar Awards, ...

. Gospel singer Kim Burrell served as the on-screen mentor. Each season's winner receives a national recording contract, a new automobile, and an undisclosed cash prize benefiting his or her community as well as the title of 'Sunday Best'. On April 18, 2019, it was announced that the series would return for a ninth season, which premiered on June 30, 2019. Franklin returned as host and former Mary Mary member Erica Campbell also returning as a judge, with

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and Jonathan McReynolds joining as judges. ''Sunday Best'' was renewed by BET for a tenth season which premiered on July 5, 2020.

Winners

References

External links

BET Shows – Sunday Best
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