Multi Millionaire hit maker Tyler Perry has come back with a new film and a new contest.  The new contest ‘I Can Do Good’ Gospel & Blues Video Competition will give everyone from jazz musicians to church choirs an invitation to submit videos of their gospel or blues performance. The winning videos will be chosen based on originality, talent and creativity.

(OPRAH WINFREY overwhelmed in the arms of her Sidney Poitier during the ‘Tyler Perry Studios’ opening)

‘I Can Do Good’ runs through September 7. Just in time for Tyler Perry’s newest movie, ‘I Can Do Bad All By Myself’. The contest was created as a vehicle for TP fans to put their singing skills to the test and debut them through a special series that will run on BET networks while also winning some cash!!!

Fans can get started by visiting www.icandobadgospelcontest.com to submit a video of their gospel or blues performance. Songs may be performed solo or with a group, and everyone from jazz musicians to church choirs are welcome to submit.  (Is it me or is this really broad…is this a gospel singing contest or a jazz contest- guess I’m ‘old school’!!!)

(New promotion for ‘I Can Do Bad All By Myself’)

The winning videos will be chosen by Pastor Marvin Winans of Perfecting Church in Detroit. Judging will be based on originality, talent and creativity with the first place winner receiving a spot on BET and a $2,500 gift card. Four runners-up will receive Tyler Perry prize packages.

Contest runs through September 7. So you only have a few more days to get your video together! We defiantly wanna see some faithful OC readers winning!!!

(Pastor Marvin Winans on the set of ‘I Can Do Bad All By Myself’)

America just can’t get enough Tyler Perry, and he continues to evolve delivering better storylines and the best hand selected actors. Fans are in for a treat with the silver screen version of ‘I Can Do Bad All By Myself’. With performances and songs by Gladys Knight, Mary J. Blige, Pastor Marvin Winans and Oscar-nominee Taraji P. Henson we are guaranteed to laugh, cry, and walk away enriched.  If you’re wondering, Winans will play the Pastor in the movie- surprise surprise!!!! Catch Tyler Perry’s newest movie in theaters September 11!  Hey readers can you name any famous celebrities, singers, or preachers who played a Preacher in a movie!!! Leave a comment below!