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Well-wishers came out to celebrate Dr. Bettye Ransom Nelson at her Birthday and Appreciation Concert last week. The concert was held at Jericho City COGIC, where her son, Brian R. Nelson is Pastor.

Performers and attendees included Houston Mass Choir, Ron Mattere, Nikki Ross, Chad Stevenson, Kenneth Owens II & Gospel Heritage Youth & Young Adult Choir, Shawn & Rhonda McLemore,  William Barksdale, Leon Lewis, Joey Oscar, Theola Booker and many more.

Click here for more photos on Jericho City’s Facebook page.

Willie Thornton’s Appreciation service included many Houston artists, including Bettye Ranson-Nelson, Kim Burrell, Houston Mass Choir, Kathy Taylor, among others. It was held at Mt. Corinth Church. Enjoy the videos posted by Houston gospel YouTuber, WilbGr8.

The Nelson family is known for their talents, Brian Nelson is a vocalist and pastor that’s been featured on TBN and at conventions across the country, Dr. Bettye Nelson has released classic music with COGIC for decades and Alvaneeta Nelson, was recently featured on Pastor Gregg Patrick’s “Bridge Project” on Tyscot Records.

Now, N3, Alvaneeta Nelson, Marquise Nelson and Mia Nelson-Tatum, is set to make a name a name for themselves in the gospel industry as a collective group with their single “I Delight.” It was released at a concert in Houston, TX in 2010. Their full project is titles, “Treasures.”

We also plan a full interview with the sisters in 2011.

Check out one of the songs from the project below. Production is by Chad Stevenson.

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Remember when Azusa, led by Bishop Carlton Pearson, was one of the top gospel events/recordings during the 90s?  Well, Dr. Bettye Nelson took part in the 1993 event. She sang a rendition of “When Jesus Comes” that led the crowd of thousands into worship.  This is a must-watch video for Dr. Nelson fans.