3rd Annual All-Star Gospel Brunch Recap

New Orleans, LA -- During the NBA All-Star Weekend, over 200 parties take place, but only one “Lifting Up The Name Of Jesus.” Now, dubbed as the first “Red-Carpet” event in Gospel’s History, The All-Star Gospel Brunch Extravaganza during NBA All-Star Weekend was a SLAM DUNK.

Pastor Jamal Bryant

Hosted by Pastor Jamal Bryant in New Orleans this year, event producer Tomeka B. Holyfield said, “New Orleans was a different market as people are still trying to recover from Hurricane Katrina.” As a contribution to the city, Holyfield and her production team gave away over 200 comp tickets to people still in recovery.Below, The Word Network "Lexi" interviews the Founder of ASGB, Tomeka B. Holyfield.

Guests walked the red-carpet and enjoyed being a part of the NBA All-Star Weekend Experience as the event was held at the Marriott New Orleans Hotel, the NBA Host Hotel.

In its third year, the ASGB has become one of the most talked about events during the NBA All-Star Weekend, thanks to some of the greatest past performances by some of the top names in the Gospel Industry.

Performances this year included Byron Cage, who moved the crowd to Gospel Saxophonist Angella Christie, whose rendition of “Total Praise” truly touched everyone. Vickie Winans also gave a show stopping performance as well as William Murphy, who truly took Praise and Worship to a whole new level. It was truly two and a half hours of crazy praise, laughter, great food and fellowship, all under ONE roof. From left to right; Honoree Pastor Frank Bailey’s Table and Bishop Lester Love on the mic. This year’s honorees included Bishop Paul Morton, Pastor Steve Allen, Pastor Frank Bailey and NBA Legend Dominique Wilkins. Additionally, radio station, WYLD 940am put on a “WYLD For Jesus Singing Contest.” In the end, the WINNER got a chance to open up for the Gospel Brunch.

Byron Cage

Many guests said they will be back next year with so much the brunch had to offer, including an awesome food, free souvenir booklets, a uplifting concert and an unforgettable finale with Byron Cage, William Murphy, Bishop Paul Morton, Lexi and Bishop Lester Love. They all took the MIC for a last minute CRAZY PRAISE of Byron’s “I Will Praise the Lord”. God truly poured out His blessings over the Crescent City.

Next year the All-Star Gospel Brunch (ASGB) heads to Phoenix Arizona for The 2009 NBA ALL-STAR WEEKEND.