Tevin Campbell Performed At The BET Awards
June 29th, 2009 - 6:53 pm ICT by GD ( 17 comments )
Tevin Campbell made a surprise appearance at the BET Awards held at Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on Sunday, June 28. Though his sudden TV appearance surprised the crowd, it was not long before they got their foot tapping to the talented guy’s tune. Campbell paid tribute to O’Jays at the BET Awards along with Trey Songz, Tyrese and Johnny Gill. The popular O’Jays numbers like “Forever Mine”, “Back Stabbers” and “Stairway to Heaven” were belted out by the singers.
Campbell’s five octave vocals sounded strong and powerful throughout the whole performance and by the crowd’s enthusiastic response it is evident that the singer/ composer was an instant hit for the show. The O’Jays were honored with the Life Time Achievement award at this year’s Black Entertainment Television Awards. At this year’s BET Awards, there has been a lot of last minute inclusion in the list of performers, abruptly pitched in, due to last minute changes.
Tevin Campbell is a five time Grammy nominated R & B singer/ composer who is often referred to as the male Whitney Houston because of his high ranging vocals. He had debuted with the single “Tomorrow (A Better You Better Me) in the year 1990, topping the Billboard Hot R & B/ Hip Hop Singles chart. Like the other big names in the hip hop category Usher and Bobby Brown, Campbell had made the successful transition from a child singer to an adult R & B artist. Quincy Jones had been early to spot this talented singer and introduce him to the music scene. In December 2005, Campbell had joined the cast of the Broadway musical “Hairspray”, which has recently closed down.
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June 30th, 2009 at 5:06 am
Tevin was wonderful. I was so glad to see him and he sounded great! When are you going on tour? I’ll be in the front row.
June 30th, 2009 at 2:26 pm
when i heard his name get called out and i saw him , i almost fainted, i love tevin campbell voice and i havent seen him in years , so it was so awsome to see him again , and he still sounds amazing!!
July 1st, 2009 at 4:33 am
I’m not gonna lie.I screamed like a lil girl when I heard his name get called out.and I’m a grown azz man lol
July 1st, 2009 at 11:29 pm
I was very shocked when I heard Tevin’s name. His perfomance was short but was wonderful. Sound as great as yesterday.
July 8th, 2009 at 6:52 am
When I saw his face on TV… I continued to scream at the TV loudly saying “TEVIN- I LOVE YOU… TEVIN- I MISSED YOU… TEVIN- WE NEED YOU.
You get the point.
He definitely needs to make a comeback.
July 8th, 2009 at 7:58 am
I was so glad to hear Tevin perform. It was just too short; I bet he was just getting started!!! Tevin, Trey, Tyrese, & Johnny were the best performers. They really made the show b/c I did not watch hardly any of it; most of it was just crap! Shame on BET to even consider that a tribute to the King of Entertainment-Mr.Michael Jackson.Tevin sounded great;I’m so glad that he still has that amazing voice. He is such a talented and gifted young man who need to be still recording and seranading us with his timeless music. Love you Tevin, pleeez hurry back.
July 10th, 2009 at 2:00 am
Listen Mr. Man,,,,don’t let me come and get you and drag you back on stage…LOL! You kno’ people are waiting for you to comeback….If you’re worried about the media frenzy….uuuuh, isn’t it part of show biz! You are a great performer/entertainer, and if there is anything a brutha’ can do to assist you in your comeback,,,,Holla @ ya boy!!
No fee.
No strings attached.
No bull****.
July 11th, 2009 at 8:46 pm
I was screaming so much , that I missed the whole performance on the BET AWARDS. Lucky for me , was recording the awards on dvd.I have loved TC sinceI was 12 years old, that makes it 20 years now I have been a devoted fan to TEVIN CAMPBELL, my first son middle name is Tevin’s middle name. Please come back to da world. My b-day is that day b4 Tevin’s. I met him 3 times in my life, I even had my bridesmaids go down to the Tevin remake of knocks me off my feet AUG 9 2008. luv ya
July 14th, 2009 at 1:47 am
Tevin Campbell sounded WONDERFUL and he LOOKS GREAT too! PLEASE COME BACK - WE LOVE YOU!
July 24th, 2009 at 9:22 am
TC what I tell you. Dindn’t I say that the people missed you? This time around don’t forget about me.
August 10th, 2009 at 9:32 am
Tevin? i agree that what you started was just way too short, we needed so much more man, come on now, you have made us so thirsty!!
November 15th, 2009 at 10:36 am
you still sound great. Let the world hear some more of your beautiful music. We are waiting
January 28th, 2010 at 6:23 am
oh my god tevin campbell i love his music sooooo much what i want to know is when is his new c d coming out i cannot wait any longer tevin we all love you very much your fans are here waiting to here your sweet voice peace and love brother and god bless
February 11th, 2010 at 12:25 pm
Tevin! What’s up!
You gotta a good soul sound!
We would do is sing some one of your songs! We are performing as singing group boy-band is New N-Saturn of the Ocean!
sing/dance/choreography!
New N-Saturn of the Ocean is
Brian Dawkins, Andrew Price,
Tripp Puckett, me: Issac Banks,
Rodney Brower, & Randy King.
Six us members! Next boy-band NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK! We love your music. Wish us luck!
We will watching you on TV!
March 13th, 2010 at 12:52 am
Tevin, I remember you as a childhood star and you are still a star, we all love you. Come bakc to us Tevin!
June 25th, 2010 at 10:02 pm
LOVE YOU TEVIN. WE MISS YOU!
August 21st, 2010 at 7:20 pm
Tevin pliz cmebak u wre e best,ur voice isv too good.can we tok was best