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Hopeville

A gospel music concert featuring gospel greats Kirk Franklin, Yolanda Adams and Donnie McClurkin. .A Gospel concert featuring the biggest names in Gospel - Kirk Franklin, Yolanda Adams, and Donnie McClurkin. Hopeville is a dynamic story of friendship and commitment between three childhood friends, from the remote town of "Hopeville". Although young, they were determined to make their big dreams a reality! As a young man aspiring to preach, a little girl determined to change the world with her singing and a boy who was seen as unorthodox, determined to defy old world Baptist traditions and dance within the four walls of the Church. Years later the three friends Kirk Franklin and GRAMMY Award(r) winners Yolanda Adams and Donnie McClurkin reunite for an unforgettable evening of praise, worship, laughter, hand clapping and foot-stomping. This two hour compilation of fourteen amazing, soul-stirring performances, includes hits such as "I'm Gonna Be Ready", "We Fall Down", and "Brighter Day".
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Dove Review

This program opens with some young kids discussing their future. One girl says she is going to sing for the Lord and a young boy says he is going to be a preacher. Another boy pipes up and says he is going to dance for the Lord, “like Michael Jackson.”

This leads to a spirited performance as we see the “grown up” singers and performers. Some well known worship songs are included in the mix, including “Lord you are good, and your mercy endureth forever,” as well as “We worship you,” and “God is good all the time.” These are talented singers included in this performance as well as a violinist. A few personal testimonies are shared. Some of the songs’ lines are repeated several times, and maybe a bit much, which is my minor criticism. And we note that one performer does dance during the performance, even with a camera lady for a brief moment. Some people may disagree with this, but overall this is a lively gospel concert with a lot of joy and we happily award our Dove Seal to the DVD.

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Some dancing by a few of the artists as they sing the gospel music.

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