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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
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.
Scott Hill
Scott Hill is the Music Director for Gospel Festival, is tthe Worship Pastor at Murrieta Valley Church and is well known for “Worship at the Merc”.
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.
Jerone Lee
Jerone Lee is the Lifetime Achievement Award Winner this year. Jerone is an amazing saxaphonist who performs with his wife, Pamela.
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 Matinee on Sat at 2pm, 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…
Taryn Crawford
Performing Saturday 2pm
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.
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
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.
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.
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 ??
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.
Praise Addiction
“Praise Addiction is a passionate Contemporary Praise and Worship Band united with one heart to reach the world with the gospel of Jesus Christ, to Glorify His name and bring others into His Presence through Praise and Worship.”
“I will bless the LORD at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth. Psalm 34:1”
Praise Addiction will be playing at the Sat 2pm show
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”.
Sadoc Youth Choir
Sadoc was the Winning Choir last year…back by popular demand as a featured choir, they will perform Fri night. A new generation of talent, the Sadoc Youth Choir was formed in the early 90’s under the direction of Bro. Keith Williams. Sadoc is a Special Presentation at the Fri nite show
Lee Nelson
Back again by popular demand, performing at the Christian Arts Showcase Sat at 2pm
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 pm
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