Crystal Aikin Crowned BET’s Sunday Best
December 6, 2007 – 10:18 amPosted Under: music
I voted for Shari Addison, but hey, the viewers have spoken! Crystal Aikin has been named BET’s SUNDAY BEST! The 33-year-old Tacoma, Washington native beat out Shari Addison, 46, in the gospel reality competition during last night’s LIVE season finale. Over a 10-week season, Aikin’s bubbly personality and big voice captured the hearts of viewers–bringing in the larger percentage of the more than 1.5 million total votes. Along with the title, Aikin brings home a national recording contract with Zomba Gospel, a 2008 Toyota Camry and a $300,000 Tide “Loads of Hope” prize package for her community. The one-hour finale included special performances by platinum-selling gospel songstress Yolanda Adams and series’ host, Kirk Franklin.
As an emergency room nurse, Crystal Aikin placed her career aside, entered the competition and followed her call to minister to the masses in song. Learning about the SUNDAY BEST competition from a stranger who sought her out after hearing her sing more than eight years ago, Crystal used her mother’s frequent flyer miles and traveled to the Los Angeles auditions for a mere $2.50. From the beginning, Aikin immediately captured the attention of all with her powerhouse voice. Belting out touching and hand-clapping selections each week, Aikin wowed the judges and America alike.
“This journey has been busy, exhausting, fun, and anticipatory,” said Aikin. “It’s a blessed and privileged opportunity to be the SUNDAY BEST winner and to God be all the glory.”
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2 Responses to “Crystal Aikin Crowned BET’s Sunday Best”
I forgot it was coming on and missed it. It was a hard choice because they were all so good.
By Shelia on Dec 6, 2007
dat picture is so cute o my gosh u worked dat picture crystal aikin i cant wait till yo cd come out and just to let u know dat my whole entire skoll was votin 4 u and wen day found out u won da whole skool was crunk
By anti on Dec 25, 2007