Dathan Thigpen

Sunday Best was a reality television Gospel music singing competition series which aired on BET.Each season, the show and its judges had set out to find the best undiscovered gospel talent in America. Finalists competed each week until a winner was crowned. The judges of the competition were Gospel singers Yolanda Adams, Kierra Sheard, Donnie McClurkin, Mary Mary, Bebe Winans & Cece Winans. Gospel singer Kim Burrell served as the on-screen mentor, and the program was hosted by Kirk Franklin.The Sunday Best winner receives a national recording contract, a new automobile, and an undisclosed cash prize benefiting his or her community as well as the title of Sunday Best. Season one runner up Shari Addison also scored a recording contract, as well as season two runner up Jessica Reedy although her contract was not rewarded from the show.On the season 4 finale, host Kirk Franklin announced that the series would be returning for a 5th season next year. The 5th season premiered Sunday, July 8, 2012. Season 5 ended with a 2 hour special on September 2, 2012. The winner of the 5th season was Joshua Rogers from Greeleyville, South Carolina. He made history as the first male contestant to win the Sunday Best title.The last Sunday Best champion was Dathan Thigpen, who won on August 30, 2015.

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