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Mighty Women of Gospel
Inspiring, Dynamic, Uplifting and Magnificent…
Temecula Mass Choir 2009
Gospel Youth Choir 2009
Oak Grove
Performance Team 2009
Teresa Taylor
and One Heart from the Rock Church
Featured Artists
We are proud to announce to announce the following featured artists who will be appearing at the Temecula Gospel Festival. You will be blessed by these talented ministers in music.
Jean Johnson Witherspoon ~ SPECIAL GUEST
We are proud to announce that Grammy Award winning artist, Jean Johnson Witherspoon, will be performing Saturday Sept 25 at the “Heavenly Bound” – Glorious Gospel Grand Finale at 7pm. Jean has worked with such artists as Michael Jackson, Quincy Jones, Madonna, Stevie Wonder and more. Jean will be accompanied by her Band
Lamont Leonard
Master of Ceremonies for All Three Shows
Performing Friday 7pm
C. Lamont Leonard has been in ministry for over 34 years. A native of Los Angeles, California, Lamont did his undergraduate work at Azusa Pacific University in vocal performance and received a Doctorate of Ministry from the Friends International Christian University in California.
Eimi Hall
Singer/Songwriter Eimi Hall is a modern day John the Baptist, or rather June the Baptist. Her lyrics are spiritually piercing and powerful. Eimi lives in Tustin, CA with her husband who is the assistant program director for JCTV, a Christian music television station.
Eimi performs at the Fri night show.
Lillian Crawford
Performing Saturday 7pm
Lillian Crawford, Singer, Psalmist, Vocal Coach/Workshop Clinician is a powerhouse that packs a powerful message, leaving a lasting infectious impression on all who hear.
Lanee Battle
Lanee’ is an admirable vocalist and lyricist, that is cognizant that nothing can come into fruition without the aid of the Holy Spirit. Lanee’ salutes her brothers and sisters with an exceptional spirit of love and concern. She presents the Word of God intermingled with music to the masses, as the most innovative, thought provoking ministry that ever was!
Earl Johnson Jr.
A Composer/ Producer/ Pianist living in Los Angeles, Earl R. Johnson, Jr. is the Los Angeles Music Awards’ “2009 Jazz Artist of the Year.” He won the South Bay
Music Awards’ “2009 Jazz Artist of the Year” as well. Earl is performing at both the Sat matinee as well as Evening performances
The Hill Family
Scott, Joel and Sarah form the Hill Singers and will be performing Fri night.
Immersed
Last year, Scott had a vision (the regular kind) of finding a small intimate venue where local Christian artists could take praise and worship out of the traditional church setting and into the town square. This vision became “Worship at the Merc”. He assembled a small band “Immersed”, and now brings Christ-honoring music to Old Town Temecula the first Monday of each month.
Mighty Women of Gospel
The Mighty Women of Gospel made their debut last year and became an instant favorite. The Mighty Women of Gospel perform Sat night
Gwyn Sanborn
Gwyn Sanborn’s unique style lends itself well to Gospel. You know her and love her from Country at the MERC and Temecula Live.
Shield of Faith Choir
A Featured Choir for the Sat pm perfor,ance, this church is pastored by Bishop Alexander. Shield of Faith Fellowship of Churches International is located in Pomona but has a world-wide ministry.
Teresa Taylor and One Heart from The Rock Church
Teresa Taylor and One Heart from the Rock Church will be a featured performer.
Performers
We have an exciting, dynamic, diversified and very talented group of performers who will bless you! Check back soon for more bios…
Pat Soffe
Born in Los Angeles, California, Pat Soffe has lived nearly his entire life here in southern California.
Oak Grove Rock Band
Performing Saturday 2pm
Under the Direction of Lee Nelson
The Rock Band was formed in 2008. The Band has grown by pulling together the talents of all students and residents with musical capabilities as they pass through our care here at Oak Grove.
Evangel
Performing Friday 7pm
Evangel and The Ministers of Reconciliation have launched their new project, “Stages Of The Walk” (M.A.N.D.A.T.E Records, Inc.) This contemporary gospel project is a unique blend of old school funk, R&B, rap and a touch of smooth jazz with powerful, God anointed lyrics.
Joi Marshall
Performing Saturday 2pm
I was born and raised on the South Side of Chicago, not too far from Record Row, where the R&B music business began in America.
Taryn Crawford
Performing Saturday 2pm
Her performance this year is dedicated to the loving memory of her sister, Sequoia.
Taryn Alyssa Crawford began her ministry in mime in 2009 after performing for a friends’ 60th birthday party where, the anointing of God fell upon the room.
Robynne French
Performing Saturday 2pm
Robynne French performs with the Wings of Praise ministry and is in the Christian pop group, Fedora.
Brianna Parish
Performing Friday 7pm
Brianna has been singing since she was 3 years old.
The Brewer Boys
Performing Saturday 7pm
The Brewer Boys, Justin (16) and Nathan (12) Brewer, are a brother’s duo who sing a range of songs from Country to soft rock.
Cliff Huxtable
Performing Saturday 2pm
Real Testimoni aka Li’l jesus, who’s real name is Cliffton Huxstable, is a 41 year old singer/songwriter born in Riverside,CA. and the father to a 20 year old son, who is also a songwriter.
Pamela Olivia
Performing in a mini-musical Saturday at 2pm matinee, sure to inspire
Leszia Renee
Leszia is a member of Crossing Over Ministries in San Bernadino where she is the Praise-Worship Leader. Leszia is on the Fri night show Sept 24
Lonnie Ott
Performing Friday 7pm
Lonnie Ott has performed with various artists with a lifetime dedicated to Christian music that began at an early age with his family.
Echoes of Faith
Performing Friday 7pm
The Echoes of Faith started at First Baptist Church of Corona in late the 1980s as a church quartet and ministry.
Crosspoint
Performing Friday 7pm
Crosspoint Band is a mixture of members from the worship team of Crosspoint Church in Murrieta ranging from the ages of 16 to ??
Aimee Babcock
*Performing Fri pm
Aimee Babcock discovered her love of Gospel music while attending Point Loma Nazarene University where she became a member of the gospel choir “Anointed Praise”.
Witness Formerly Fallbrook Adventist Youth Choir
Performing Saturday 2pm
More than just vocal talent, their ministry combines music, drama and the spoken Word for a powerful and inspiring personal testimony of Jesus Christ and His awesome power.
Stephen Tafoya
Performing Friday 7pm
Twenty year old singer/songwriter/guitarist Stephen Tafoya grew up in Hemet, CA. Stephen will be performing Fri nite Sept 24
Tupos
Tupos brings a high energy worship experience, proclaiming the Gospel of Christin a setting that is geared towards the youth and young adults of today. *Performing Sat at 7pm
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