Gospel music is bigger than ever, with songs beloved by generations and sung by arguably the best singers in the world. Sunday Best undergoes a nationwide search to storefront churches, parishes and mega-churches across the country to find the best undiscovered singers in America. The top contestants are coached by great performers from the gospel and secular worlds as they strive to win the Sunday Best title. Celebrity singers such as Patti LaBelle, Kirk Franklin, and Shirley Caesar work with these up-and-comers as they take their praise to the next level.
Contestants audition in front of the judges, who must narrow the field from 20 to 12; the first half of the roster includes an engineer and someone related to soul group The Staple Singers.
Contestants audition in front of the judges, who must narrow the field from 20 to 12; the second half of the roster includes two sisters and a performer who found stardom as a child.
The top 12 contenders must compete in pairs by singing the same song; in this challenge, the contestants will have the opportunity to showcase their individual vocal styles and set themselves apart from each other.
After a worldwide search, host Kirk Franklin and judges Kelly Price, Jonathan McReynolds and Erica Campbell see auditions from the first 10 of the top 20 hopefuls.
The final 10 of the top 20 aspiring singers perform on the "Sunday Best" stage for the chance to advance; the "Sunday Best" final 10 contestants are revealed.
Sunday Best is back! America's most inspirational singing competition brings you a whole new season of breathtaking gospel performances. Kirk Franklin will return as host and mentor to guide 12 of the nation's top talent as they face off each week.
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All eight competitors take a popular R&B song and remix it with a gospel twist; then, they hit the stage and perform their newly transformed song before the judges.
The seven contestants hit the Sunday Best stage dressed in costumes to perform songs from classic gospel movie scenes.
The six remaining contestants honor singer Aretha Franklin's legacy, exploring her gospel roots and tackling unforgettable songs from the Aretha Franklin songbook.
Five hopefuls take center stage while being backed by the award-winning New Direction Gospel Choir of Tennessee State University; in the tradition of great choir soloists, the singers compete to harness the power of the choir.
Contestants go back to where it all began -- church; in a homecoming of sorts, competitors go to a local church where they perform in front the congregation.
The three remaining singers must connect with their inner selves and perform twice; family members assist them in choosing a personal song; singer-songwriter Makeba Riddick-Woods helps them pen an original song; one contestant is eliminated.
The winner is announced during an all-star gospel celebration.
Sunday Best is back! America's most inspirational singing competition brings you a whole new season of breathtaking gospel performances. Kirk Franklin will return as host and mentor to guide 12 of the nation's top talent as they face off each week.
Gospel music artist Richard Smallwood performs; the seven remaining hopefuls are challenged to honor his legacy by trying to tackle a hit from his legendary songbook.
Ricky Dillard performs; the top five take it back to the choir stand, backed by Oakwood University's Dynamic Praise choir; singers will compete to harness the power of the choir in their virtual performance with hopes of making it into the top three.
Marvin Sapp performs; three finalists tackle their most difficult challenge -- a double performance; competitors work with producer Warryn Campbell on an original song followed by a song of their choice.
Sunday Best is back! America's most inspirational singing competition brings you a whole new season of breathtaking gospel performances. Kirk Franklin will return as host and mentor to guide 12 of the nation's top talent as they face off each week.