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Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music Announces the Winners of the Inaugural Gospel Music Sing-Off

June 10, 2024


Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music first annual Gospel Sing-Off competition, Move on Up, was held on June 8th at Monmouth University Anacon Hall.  5 choirs/praise teams  from the greater Asbury Park and Newark, New Jersey communities participated in the finals.  The winning choir, Dale Ciceron & Psalms of Praise, from Newark was awarded $10,000 and the runner-up, Encounter Christ GF Praise Team from Neptune, NJ was awarded $5,000.   Judges included Layonne Holmes, JT Bowen and Tommy McDonnell with a special performance by Alexander Simone and Quintessence who are currently working on a gospel album.  Congratulations to the winners! Thank you to Doug Gallagher for his support of this program. We cannot wait for next year! Check out this great article from APP!

https://www.app.com/story/entertainment/music/2024/06/10/bruce-springsteen-archives-gospel-sing-off-was-amazing-day-monmouth-university-west-long-branch/74045976007

Dale Ciceron & Psalms of Praise Choir with BSACAM Executive Director, Bob Santelli