BET announces host and performers for Celebration of Gospel. The BET Celebration of Gospel, the nation’s largest showcase of Christian music, has announced the host and performers for this year’s extravaganza. Hosted once again by comedian/actor Steve Harvey, the show features such notables as Heather Headley, Smokie Norful, Vickie Winans, Hezekiah Walker, Kirk Franklin, Mary Mary, Donnie McClurkin, Trinitee 5:7, Louis Gossett, Jr. (for spoken word), Dr. Bobby Jones, Muyiwa & Riversongz,  Shirley Caesar, LL Cool J, and Kurt Carr & The Kurt Carr Singers. The Celebration of Gospel premieres on BET on Jan. 25.