(BET Celebrates 10 years of bringing both old and new school together! Dr. Bobby Jones & Y’anna Crawley receive applauds after their performance)

With enriching sounds that elevate our souls and performances by some of the world’s most talented artists, BET’s annual special, “Celebration of Gospel” marked its 10^th anniversary this year, delivering some of the most eye watering and memorable moments in entertainment once again.

(Tye Tribbett lends a very animated performance)

It seemed as though every person at downtown’s LA Orpheum Theatre were pulled to their feet in bliss by some of the most angelic voices in gospel music; which include a duet by Fantasia and mom Diane Barrino-Barber. The two delivered an emotional tribute to ten year host Steve Harvey.

(Fantasia and mom Diane Barrino-Barber performing a tribute to host Steve Harvey at the 10^th anniversary of BET’s “Celebration of Gospel”)

(Bishop Noel Jones on the red carpet)

Harvey was eventually brought to tears as the two sang being embraced by his wife’s arms as she comforted him. Other highlights of the evening included outstanding performances from gospel singing sensations Bebe and Cece Winans, Yolanda Adams, Kelly Price, Fred Hammond, Rance Allen Group and James Fortune along with duets from the soulful Anthony and Tarsha Hamilton, Kelly Price and Ledisi.

(Donald Lawrence hits up the red carpet)

(Anthony and Tarsha Hamilton before their duet at BET’s 10^th anniversary of “Celebration of Gospel”)

(Yolanda Adams shines in her red cut out gown)

The gloomy LA rain seemed to be unable to overcast the bright faces and enthusiastic personalities that strolled down the red carpet that evening. Most celebrity female artists including Fantasia, Elise Neal, and Kelly Price sported a popular “Rihanna” look going for an asymmetrical cut of various lengths. The color black and beige also seemed to be the perfect color for the night.

( Y’anna Crawley rocking a blond streaked hair  on the red carpet at the 10^th anniversary of BET’s “Celebration of Gospel”

(BeBe Winans is joined by his children on the red carpet)

“Sunday Best” winner Y’anna Crawley captured everyone’s attention as she strutted down the red carpet sporting a spiked and studded look. Executive producer of the show, Stephen Hill decided to sport a more relaxed look down the carpet wearing jeans and black.

(Gospel Artist Deleon Seffield)

(Kelly Price one of the performers for the evening goes casual for her red carpet appearance)

From the performances to the party wear, this year’s celebration was one that will definitely be unforgettable. More photos of the backstage happenings are available online BET.com .