BET's Longstanding Signature Gospel Program Bobby Jones Gospel Returns to Washington, DC for Star-Studded Tapings on September 7 - 10

BET's Longstanding Signature Gospel Program Bobby Jones Gospel Returns to Washington, DC for Star-Studded Tapings on September 7 - 10

Gospel Pioneers Pastor Shirley Caesar, Vickie Winans and Dottie Peoples Join

Today's Gospel Favorites Smokie Norful, Tye Tribbett, Karen Clark Sheard,
Gerald Levert and Many More to perform in Bobby Jones Gospel 'Legends &
Classics' Tapings

WASHINGTON, (August 31, 2006) BET Networks promises to "crack the heavens" when some of today's hottest and most prominent gospel artists and choirs fill the cable networks' DC headquarters for a highly-anticipated four-day production taping on September 7 - 10. Free and open to the public, this exclusive taping event promises to not only entertain, but to inspire as well evoke joy in the hearts of everyone who takes part in this special Legends & Classics themed production.

Contemporary and fresh artists like Fred Hammond, Kierra "KiKi" Sheard and Byron Cage join such veteran performers as The Williams Brothers, Dorothy Norwood, and the Mighty Clouds of Joy among others to undoubtedly raise the roof of BET's DC Studios taping facility. Interested individuals are to call telephone number 202.608.2617 for information on obtaining tickets and taping schedule; however the public should note that tickets are available on a first come, first serve basis and seating for show tapings are limited.

Here are more details about the 2006 BOBBY JONES GOSPEL "Legends & Classics" Production Tapings:

THE EVENT: Taping new episodes for the 2006 - 2007 season of BOBBY
JONES GOSPEL, BET's signature gospel program showcasing the
best in traditional and contemporary gospel music through
special guest appearances, performances and interviews with
today's top gospel and legendary artists.

TAPE DATES
AND TIMES: Thursday, September 7 - Sunday, September 10 at 4:00 p.m.,
6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
Three (3) shows taped per day

TAPING
LOCATION: BET Headquarters - Studio II
1235 W Street NE
Washington, DC 20018

SHOW HOST: Dr. Bobby Jones

PRODUCERS: Dr. Bobby Jones , Executive Producer - BET
Lynne Harris-Taylor, Executive Producer - BET

CONFIRMED
TALENT:
(subject
to Vickie Winans Karen Clark Sheard R.E.A.L.
change) Byron Cage Smokie Norful Tye Tribbett & Greater
Anointing
Fred Hammond Dorothy Norwood Pastor Shirley Caesar
The Singletons J-Moss Dottie Peoples
Dave Hollister Kelly Price Mighty Clouds of Joy
The Caravans Take 6 Kierra 'Kiki" Sheard
Kenny Lattimore Chante Moore Cheryl "Coko" Clemens
Gerald Levert Melanie R. Hill Zak Williams & 1/Akord
Israel & New Breed Deitrick Haddon Tremaine & Edwin Hawkins
Michelle Bonilla New Direction Malcolm Williams & Great
Faith
Regina McCrary Marcus Cole Judith Christie
McCallister
Lexi Daniel Austin 7 Sons Of Soul
The Murrills Coco McMillan Keith "Wonderboy" Johnson
Richard Smallwood Karen Briggs The Anointed Pace Sisters
Tony Terry Virtue The Golden Wings Quartet
Juda Camp Leon Timbo Freda Battle & Temple
Worshippers
Donald Lawrence DeWayne Woods Nashville Super Choir

TICKET
DISTRIBUTION: The tapings are free and open to the public; however seats
for each show taping are limited. For more information on
how to obtain free show tickets, please contact our ticket
hotline number 202/608-2617 for information on ticket
distribution locations.

COVERAGE
OPPORTUNITIES: Photo and Interview Opportunities with Show Host,
Performers and Producers
Interviews with BET Network Executives

ON-SITE MEDIA
PROVISIONS: Media Coverage/Interview and Show Taping Areas; light
refreshments available for purchase.

PROCESS TO REQUEST MEDIA CREDENTIALS (Please Read Carefully)

-- Submit all credential requests to Lyntina Townsend at
Lyntina.Townsend@bet.net or Anne Williams at Anne.Williams@bet.net for
event coverage. Notifications will be made within 24 hours of request
submittal. Deadline for credentials requests is September 6, 2006.

-- PRIORITY ACCESS TO EVENT, INTERVIEWS AND PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES WILL BE
GIVEN TO MEDIA OUTLETS AND WORKING JOURNALISTS COVERING THE BOBBY JONES
GOSPEL TAPINGS FOR DEADLINE SENSITIVE NEWS PURPOSES. All other
requests (i.e. reporters attending the event to gather background for
stories on artists, celebrities, etc.) will be considered on a space-
available basis only.

-- Please include any special needs or plans for coverage of the BOBBY
JONES GOSPEL (i.e., event photography or talent interview requests,
etc.) in the same email requesting your media credentials.

-- Media credentials will be distributed onsite beginning at 3:00 p.m. ET
each taping day (Thursday, September 7 - Sunday, September 10) at BET
Headquarters - Studio II (media check-in table located in main lobby
area). Media outlets should plan to arrive no earlier than 3:00 p.m.
each taping day.

-- Credentials are non-transferable, and may only be picked up by the
individual to which the credential is assigned. Photo identification
must be shown at time of credential pick-up. Location for credentials
pick-up will be shared at the time of request approval.

-- All media members must exhibit appropriate professional behavior at
all times and comply with event coverage rules and parameters as
dictated by BET. Failure to do so may result in confiscation of media
credentials and expulsion from the premises.

CONTACTS: Lyntina Townsend Anne Williams
lyntina.townsend@bet.netanne.williams@bet.net
202/608-2745 202/608-2063

PRNewswire -- Aug. 31

Source: BET Networks

Web site: http://www.bet.com/

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