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A
number
of
celebs
sparkled
and
shined
during
a
holiday
special
that’s
arriving
just
in
time
for
Black
Friday.
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Atlanta
recently
played
host
to
ESSENCE’s
holiday
special
which
was
a
“journey
of
joy”
that
magically
mixed
together
musical
genres
and
celebrated
the
impending
Christmas
season
with
melanin-rich
entertainment,
fellowship,
and
fun.
After
guests
were
greeted
with
light
bites
and
beverages
ranging
from
Coquito
to
a
vodka-centered
“Geese
A’
Laying”
cocktail,
they
were
treated
to
a
night
of
sonic
excellence
embodying
all
things
merry
and
bright.
Dynamic
hosts
Big
Tigger
and
Reginae
Carter
brought
the
laughs
and
the
class
to
the
special
which
will
air
on
Black
Friday,
November
24
at
8
p.m.
EST
on
ESSENCE.com.
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Noticeably
seen
on
the
ESSENCE
holiday
special
scene
was
Tamar
Braxton
who
beguiled
the
crowd
in
a
gold
gilded
gown.
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The
powerhouse
vocalist
opened
the
show
while
backed
by
a
choir
and
effortlessly
hit
high
notes
to
set
the
tone
for
the
night’s
entertainment
to
come.
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Also
spotted
was
Tony
Evans
Jr.
who
wowed
the
crowd
with
his
country
tunes
and
his
incredible
instrumentation…
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soca
artist
Kes
who
brought
Trinidadian
flare
to
a
Christmas
classic…
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soul-stirring
sisters
The
Amours
who
caressed
the
crowd
with
their
R&B
vocals…
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gospel
singer
Kim
Burrell
who
spread
joy
with
a
jolly
tune…
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Jacquees
who
brought
ATL
flavor
to
the
special…
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and
Tyrese
who
serenaded
the
crowd
to
close
the
show.
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We’d
be
remiss
not
to
note
that
the
evening
even
included
some
pure
preciousness
courtesy
of
Heiress
Harris
and
the
Atlanta
Children’s
Choir.
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The
adorable
daughter
of
T.I.
and
Tiny
melted
hearts
by
confidently
leading
the
choir
while
her
proud
mom
watched
in
the
crowd.
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ESSENCE
holiday
special
watchers
won’t
only
see
mesmerizing
performances,
they’ll
be
introduced
to
phenomenal
Atlanta-based
Black-owned
businesses
from
the
publication’s
holiday
gift
guide.
A
press
release
reports
that
featured
businesses
include
The
Village
Retail
Market,
Tutu
Tufting,
and
the
Beehive
amid
the
publication
releasing
its
ESSENCE
Holiday
Issue
for
November/December
on
newsstands
now.
Are
YOU
watching
ESSENCE’s
Holiday
special
airing
on
Black
Friday,
November
24th
at
8
p.m.
EST
on
ESSENCE.com?
