For the first time in its 42-year history The Dove Awards show left Nashville and moved to the ATL, commencing in The Fox Theatre. In the spirit of Hotlanta the theater was full of excitement tonight as Gospel’s finest filled the room with songs of praise.

With promise of a  wonderful show none of us could wait for the amazing historical performance in“The Singing Pastors” segment featuring Donald Lawrence and Pastors, Smokie Norful,Bishop Darryl Hines, Marvin Sapp, Bishop Paul S. Morton, and Deitrick Haddon. The men didn’t disappoint, everything  we wanted was in this performance as they sang of unity and Gods love.The song (we’re amusing written by Donald Laurence, who stood stage right narrating) said this:

“In our hearts we’re undivided bound by his siprit forever more.”

Check out all the pics of your favorite artist as they arrived,preformed, presented and hung out backstage below.

Kirk Franklin, American Idol’s Mandisa and other artist on the Dove Award stage.

Singer Mandisa speaks in the press room at the 42nd Annual GMA Dove Awards at The Fox Theatre on April 20, 2011 in Atlanta City.

(Comedienne and host of the show Sherri Shepherd poses for the cameras.)

(Actress Tamela Mann  and her husband David arrives at a screening of Lionsgate Films’ “Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Big Happy Family” at the Cinerama Dome Theater on April 19, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.)

Ultimate power couple  David and Tamela Mann have been a busy pair lately and looking amazing all the way through. Who are their stylists??? In March the two appeared at the 42^nd Annual Image Awards looking sleek and fashion forward in their black. On this Wednesday April 19 the two were in California celebrating the release of “Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Big Happy Family” in which David Mann stars in as the popular character Mr. Brown. To top off an already amazing week the two flew back over to Atlanta for the taping of the Dove Awards where Tamela accepted the award for Traditional Gospel Album of the Year.

(David & Tamela Mann pose with Tyler Perry)

(Tamela accepts her award at The 42nd Annual Dove Awards for Traditional Gospel Album of the Year)

(Singer/actress Tamela Mann poses with her husband David and her award for Traditional Gospel Album of the Year in the press room at the 42nd Annual GMA Dove Awards at The Fox Theatre on April 20, 2011 in Atlanta City.)

Both at the height of there  careers, it is obvious that they are also more in love than they have ever been.  In a recent interview with Steve Harvey on TBN the two talk about their 23 year marriage and the prayers they pray that keep them together. They also brag and celebrate the fact that they have never been separated. Their interview starts at 1:30 check it out below . It’s sooooo funny.

Just so you can see the entire interview  with David and Tamela Mann watch the second video below. You will actually enjoy the entire clip it transitions in to one of the most hilarious interviews with Ricky Smiley and Steve Harvey .

(Singer/actress Tamela Mann poses with award for Traditional Gospel Album of the Year in the press room at the 42nd Annual GMA Dove Awards at The Fox Theatre on April 20, 2011 in Atlanta City.)

(Actors David Mann and Tamela Mann arrive at the 42nd NAACP Image Awards held at The Shrine Auditorium on March 4, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.)

Kirk Franklin & Steve Harvey are flying high and have been for the past few months while on there Gospel Comedy Tour, and we have all the dates available for you to view below!Get prepared to laugh, sing and maybe even cry with good friends Kirk and Steve. Concert goers have been raving about the unique match up and how its well worth the $39.50 to $49.50 ticket price.There is nothing like laughter and praise in the same place! The tour started March 19th and ends June 3rd.

(Recording Artist Kirk Franklin, Tammy Franklin, Comedian Steve Hervey and Marjorie Harvey backstage during the 2011 Comedy Gospel Tour at Philips Arena on March 19, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia.)

(Kirk on stage in during their ATL show)

(Steve on stage in during their ATL show)

But the two are not just singing and laughing it up at night. During there tour dates in the Dallas,TX area Jane Crouch invited Steve to host a two hour Praise the Lord Special that included appearances from Ricky Smily, David & Tamela Mann, Kirk and some amazing BG singers that came along to help like Isaac Carree , Candy West, and Nikki Ross. Your in for a BIG suprise! at the end of the 2 hour special Steve Harvey gives a message about his life testamoney, and God has promised us as Christians That 8 part special is available to view after the cut but check out this very funny clip below below.

(Very funny Kirk Franklin, Rickey Smiley, and Tamela Mann singing Silver and Gold. Then Tamela Mann brings back our old favorite leading ‘Now Behold the Lamb’ on Tbn in Dallas, Texas. View all 5 parts of that show below.)

If you live anywhere near these cities, make it your business to purchase your tickets for the 2011 Gospel Comedy Tour with Kirk Franklin and Steve Harvey!

Here is the Praise the Lord Special:

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The excitement is building for Shirley Murdock’s first Live  CD/DVD Recording set for April 28. We have all been listening to Sis. Murdock for years and has of course recorded many albums but never live.Murdock insiders  are already  stamping the event as “Amazing” . What’s making it amazing you ask…Shirley of course along with phenomenal guest artist Regina Belle, Beverly Crawford (omg we can’t wait to see), and Kelly Price who will join her live.

Shirley’s album is being produced by two time Grammy and Stellar Award winner, Cedric Thompson. Every song has been handpicked to show the many sides of Shirley, and will have a birds eye view into her relationship with God.

Murdock recently stated “I am excited about the opportunity to capture the experience of live ministry. When you capture live moments, they are captured forever.” she continues… “With this new project titled ‘The Journey’ I want to convey and evangelize messages of hope to everybody. for me the journey has been a process and i can see the checkpoints in my life , and all the pieces in my life are coming together.”