GOSPEL lovers will now have a chance to celebrate in fine style at Christmas, now that Junior LMA and Kester ‘D’ Promotions now bring to the platter an event that will satisfy the whims and fantasies of gospel fans.

Come Friday, December 22, 2012, these two promoters will bring to the National Park Grammy Award Nominee, and celebrity gospel act, Deitrick Haddon, to unleash one of the biggest gospel shows ever to hit the local shores.
Promoters yesterday said that they intend to ensure Christians too have a jubilant time in an outdoor setting, just like the revellers of the world enjoy. They said that too often promoters stage events that ‘sell sex’ at Christmas, with little thought that gospel lovers and their ilk deserve entertainment as well.

SPONSORSHIP
Promoters yesterday related that they encountered grave problems on attempting to obtain sponsorship for the event from corporate Guyana. They noted that the large companies are more interested in events that sell ‘raw sex, glitz and glamour’.
They are appealing to the public to make a difference in the lives of the gospel lovers and give bountifully to an event which gives back to public and promoters ‘real healthy entertainment.
Meanwhile the artistes have already been booked, according to promoters, and the venue is already paid for. The singer is said to have been already contracted and will definitely be performing on December 22.
Tickets have been priced at $2,000 for adults, while children will be admitted for $1,000. However, VIP tickets have been set at $10 000, which will provide a package of entrance fee, variable beverages and finger foods all night.
Tickets can be accessed at Nigel’s Supermarket, Clairan’s Boutique on Church Street, Georgetown, and Giftland Officemax.
Deitrick Vaughn Haddon, born May 17, 1973, is a gospel singer, songwriter, producer, pastor, and actor. A popular artist known for his contemporary style of music, he is well known for his progressive gospel styles.
In 2009, Haddon launched his solo career as a Christian R&B vocalist with the Lost & Found on Tyscot/Verity.
The set peaked at #1 on Billboard’s Top Gospel and received wide critical acclaim, and spawned the hit “Sinner’s Prayer” which received heavy spins on gospel and mainstream R&B radio stations.
The 70’s-leaning Crossroads followed in 2004, led off by the upbeat single “God Is Good”. In an uncharacteristic move for marketing a gospel album, Detrick made an appearance on the long-running syndicated series Soul Train, performing the single as well as the title track from the album.
Haddon appeared to be pushing his gospel artistry for many things further into the ranks of mainstream venues with 7 Days, released October 10, 2006. 7 Days was produced almost entirely by R&B stalwart producers, Tim & Bob, also responsible for hits by Sisqo, Chante Moore, Karen Clark Sheard, and others. Balancing out the contemporary bulk of the album is the traditional gospel flavoured lead single “Heaven Knows”, which Deitrick produced himself.
On December 1, 2006, Deitrick and Damita Haddon’s 85 South Gospel Street Show premiered on The Word Network. The show features notable gospel artistes such as Men of Standard, Donnie McClurkin, Kierra Sheard, Natalie Wilson, and many other prominent gospel artistes. In essence, Deitrick and Damita Haddon provide novice artists an opportunity to display their talents and gifts.
Haddon once inked a recording contract with major label Arista Records, not known for producing gospel artists. Haddon and his brother Gerald also produced the comeback album Brand New Day for veteran gospel vocalist Vanessa Bell Armstrong. Deitrick Haddon & Voices Of Unity’s Live The Life won Gospel Music Workshop of America Excellence Awards for “New Artist of the Year—Urban Contemporary” and “Album of the Year—Urban Contemporary”.
On September 2, 2008, Deitrick Haddon released another album called “Revealed”. This album includes the popular single, “Love Him Like I Do” (featuring Mary Mary and Ruben Studdard). On July 27, 2010 Haddon made his film debut in a movie released directly to DVD called “Blessed and cursed.”
On January 25, 2011 Deitrick Haddon released the much anticipated “Church on the Moon”, his fifth album with Verity Records. The album debuted at #1 on the Billboards Top Gospel charts and #65 on the Billboard 200.