Network Brings in More Than 1.5 Million Votes in First-Ever Gospel Finale
The viewers have spoken! Crystal Aikin has been named BET™s SUNDAY BEST! The 33-year-old Tacoma, Washington native beat out Shari Addison, 46, in the gospel reality competition during last night™s LIVE season finale. Over a 10-week season, Aikin™s bubbly personality and big voice captured the hearts of viewers”bringing in the larger percentage of the more than 1.5 million total votes. Along with the title, Aikin brings home a national recording contract with Zomba Gospel, a 2008 Toyota Camry and a $300,000 Tide “Loads of Hope” prize package for her community. The one-hour finale included special performances by platinum-selling gospel songstress Yoland a Adams and series™ host, Kirk Franklin.
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