BET Networks and Dr. Bobby Jones Celebrate the 35th
and Final Season of "BOBBY JONES GOSPEL" This Upcoming Season
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
After 35 years, Dr. Bobby Jones has decided to end his long running
weekly program, "BOBBY
JONES GOSPEL." At BET's UPFRONT presentation, BET Networks announced
that it will tape the 35th and final season of "BOBBY
JONES GOSPEL," cable television's longest running original series.
With todays biggest Gospel artists having their first television
performance on "BOBBY
JONES GOSPEL," Kirk Franklin and Yolanda Adams celebrated Dr. Bobby
Jones' groundbreaking work with a soul stirring performance in tribute
to Dr. Jones phenomenal work on BET Networks throughout the years.
GRAMMY® Award winning Dr. Bobby Jones, Jr., host of the network's flagship gospel music program. / Photo credit: BET Networks
For the past 35 years, Dr. Bobby Jones and BET welcomed gospel music's
biggest stars including Shirley Caeser, Vicky Winans, Dottie Peoples,
Byron Cage, Mary Mary, Hezekiah Walker, Donnie McClurkin and many more,
each and every Sunday and the upcoming season of "BOBBY
JONES GOSPEL," promises to be the biggest season yet! With gospel
music's most talented entertainers, choirs, evangelists, and newcomers
appearing to wish Dr. Bobby Jones well wishes, tune in for a season
filled with jubilant performances and mesmerizing interviews.
Visit BET.com and "BOBBY
JONES GOSPEL" to see a special message from Dr. Bobby Jones on his
farewell season. Viewers can also find series updates on Facebook by
liking the fan page at facebook.com/BETgospel.
Join the conversation by following the show on Twitter @BETGospel.
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BET Networks
Byron Edwards, 212-975-5633
Byron.edwards@bet.net
or
Letoya
Glenn-Bacon, 212- 205-3158
Letoya.Glenn@bet.net
Source: BET Networks
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