Emily Gomez from American Falls, Idaho brought “Excellent Lord” to the stage front. This is a gorgeous woman, and when you look at her you would never expect such a sound of grandeur to flow out of her. It makes you wonder what else may be buried in Idaho other than potatoes. How excellent is your voice, Emily!

Crystal Aikin from Tacoma, Washington brought the crowd to tears with the song “Alabaster Box.” This woman took the competition to a completely different level with her incredible voice. She has such an anointing on her voice that even the judges could not deny it. What you felt when you heard her voice described the very essence of the word 'anointing'. You’ve got skills, Crystal!

Lawrence Williams from Jacksonville, Florida put a twist on the performances thus far when he rapped the song “Changed.” The combination of the beats, along with his style, flowed together, creating his own unique sound. His lyrics portrayed the message of his journey to Christ. Stay true, Lawrence!

Tasha Collins from Chicago, Illinois ended with a bang as she sang “I Love the Lord.” This is the young woman who the judges eliminated during the tryouts in Chicago. However, she did not give up that easily and auditioned again in LA and the judges reneged on their original decisions and she became one of the twenty finalists. She brought the house down with her excellent vocal talent. She can defiantly carry a tune. He is a God of a second chance, Tasha!

Atlas, the time had come for the judges to make their decisions. The journey to being BET’s Sunday Best had ended for some but for others would be a step closer to their dreams. The question “who made the cut” penetrated the atmosphere as the following names were announced:

• Queensley Felix
• Corey Webb
• Emily Gomez
• Crystal Aikin
• Tasha Collins

These contestants stepped forward and were congratulated; they would move on to the next round.

The following were eliminated:

• Deanna Dixon
• Charisma Sweat
• Yvonne Cobbs-Bey
• Juannell Johnson
• Lawrence Williams

Everyone did a great job and should be proud of their accomplishments. It takes a lot of courage to stand in front of a televised audience and perform, while being judged by some of the best gospel artists in the business.

The fire will be turned up as we get closer to the final episode of BET’s Sunday Best.