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    Diedra Laird - dlaird@charlotteobserver.com
    SPC Sylvester Allen Jr., Sgt. 1st Class Wayne White, and Staff Sgt. Michael Cheatham of the 208th Army Reserve Band "Jazz Combo" of Concord perform during opening evening events at the 5 pm beginning of the CIAA Fan Experience Friday February 1, 2013 at the Charlotte Convention Center. The CIAA Fan Experience continued at 5 pm-10 pm Friday. It also continues Saturday, March 3 from 12-8 pm and Sunday, March 4 from 12-5 pm. DIEDRA LAIRD - dlaird@charlotteobserver.com
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    Diedra Laird - dlaird@charlotteobserver.com
    Members of the West Charlotte High band (at front right is Drum Major Kendryck Whitaker) perform during opening evening events at the 5 pm beginning of the CIAA Fan Experience Friday February 1, 2013 at the Charlotte Convention Center. DIEDRA LAIRD - dlaird@charlotteobserver.com
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    Diedra Laird - dlaird@charlotteobserver.com
    Members of the West Charlotte High band perform during opening evening events at the 5 pm beginning of the CIAA Fan Experience Friday February 1, 2013 at the Charlotte Convention Center. DIEDRA LAIRD - dlaird@charlotteobserver.com
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    Diedra Laird - dlaird@charlotteobserver.com
    Members of the West Charlotte High band perform during opening evening events at the 5 pm beginning of the CIAA Fan Experience Friday February 1, 2013 at the Charlotte Convention Center. DIEDRA LAIRD - dlaird@charlotteobserver.com
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    Diedra Laird - dlaird@charlotteobserver.com
    Members of the West Charlotte High band perform during opening evening events at the 5 pm beginning of the CIAA Fan Experience Friday February 1, 2013 at the Charlotte Convention Center. DIEDRA LAIRD - dlaird@charlotteobserver.com
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    Diedra Laird - dlaird@charlotteobserver.com
    Members of the West Charlotte High band (at front right is Drum Major Kendryck Whitaker) perform during opening evening events at the 5 pm beginning of the CIAA Fan Experience Friday February 1, 2013 at the Charlotte Convention Center. DIEDRA LAIRD - dlaird@charlotteobserver.com
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    Diedra Laird - dlaird@charlotteobserver.com
    Kaila Jones, 8, of Charlotte meets Ronald McDonald during opening evening events at the 5 pm beginning of the CIAA Fan Experience Friday February 1, 2013 at the Charlotte Convention Center. DIEDRA LAIRD - dlaird@charlotteobserver.com
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    Diedra Laird - dlaird@charlotteobserver.com
    L-r , Staff Sgt. Michael Cheatham, Sgt. 1st Class Wayne White, and Chief Warrant Officer 2 Timothy Lyden of the 208th Army Reserve Band "Jazz Combo" of Concord perform during opening evening events at the 5 pm beginning of the CIAA Fan Experience Friday February 1, 2013 at the Charlotte Convention Center. DIEDRA LAIRD - dlaird@charlotteobserver.com
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    Diedra Laird - dlaird@charlotteobserver.com
    Kristina Williams, 7, (front) and Shauntie Williams of Charlotte shoot basketball at the McDonalds booth during opening evening events at the 5 pm beginning of the CIAA Fan Experience Friday February 1, 2013 at the Charlotte Convention Center. DIEDRA LAIRD - dlaird@charlotteobserver.com
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    Diedra Laird - dlaird@charlotteobserver.com
    Overall view of the 5 pm beginning of the CIAA Fan Experience Friday February 1, 2013 at the Charlotte Convention Center. The CIAA Fan Experience continued 5 pm-10 pm Friday. It also continues Saturday, March 3 from 12-8 pm and Sunday, March 4 from 12-5 pm. DIEDRA LAIRD - dlaird@charlotteobserver.com
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    Diedra Laird - dlaird@charlotteobserver.com
    L-r Dominique Goldsboro, James Harris and E.L. Frost dance at the stage at the McDonald's vendor area at the 5 pm beginning of the CIAA Fan Experience Friday February 1, 2013 at the Charlotte Convention Center. DIEDRA LAIRD - dlaird@charlotteobserver.com
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    Diedra Laird - dlaird@charlotteobserver.com
    Chigozie Nnakwe high fives Jontavious McCrorey, 3, at the McDonalds vendor area during opening evening events at the 5 pm beginning of the CIAA Fan Experience Friday February 1, 2013 at the Charlotte Convention Center. DIEDRA LAIRD - dlaird@charlotteobserver.com
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    T. Ortega Gaines - ogaines@charlotteobserver.com
    Admiring fans lift their hands and wave in praise during a song sung by Bishop Paul Morton. Over fifteen hundred fans of the Yolanda Adams morning show gathered at the Charlotte Convention center this morning at 6am to be a part of the their favorite gospel singer's faith talk show. Performances from some of gospels famed singers came to praise and worship and uplift during their morning visit. T.Ortega Gaines - ogaines@charlotteobserver.com
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    T. Ortega Gaines - ogaines@charlotteobserver.com
    Bishop Paul Morton a guest, sung for the audience during a live show this morning . Over fifteen hundred fans of the Yolanda Adams morning show gathered at the Charlotte Convention center this morning at 6am to be a part of the their favorite gospel singer's faith talk show. Performances from some of gospels famed singers came to praise and worship and uplift during their morning visit. T.Ortega Gaines - ogaines@charlotteobserver.com
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    T. Ortega Gaines - ogaines@charlotteobserver.com
    Cathy Singleton of Rock Hill, of SC shed a tear as she lift their hand in praise during a song sung by Bishop Paul Morton. Over fifteen hundred fans of the Yolanda Adams morning show gathered at the Charlotte Convention center this morning at 6am to be a part of the their favorite gospel singer's faith talk show. Performances from some of gospels famed singers came to praise and worship and uplift during their morning visit. T.Ortega Gaines - ogaines@charlotteobserver.com
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    T. Ortega Gaines - ogaines@charlotteobserver.com
    Yolanda Adams morning show fans lift their hand in praise during this morning live show. Over fifteen hundred fans of the Yolanda Adams morning show gathered at the Charlotte Convention center this morning at 6am to be a part of the their favorite gospel singer's faith talk show. Performances from some of gospels famed singers came to praise and worship and uplift during their morning visit. T.Ortega Gaines - ogaines@charlotteobserver.com
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    T. Ortega Gaines - ogaines@charlotteobserver.com
    Bishop Paul Morton a guest, sung for the audience during a live show this morning . Over fifteen hundred fans of the Yolanda Adams morning show gathered at the Charlotte Convention center this morning at 6am to be a part of the their favorite gospel singer's faith talk show. Performances from some of gospels famed singers came to praise and worship and uplift during their morning visit. T.Ortega Gaines - ogaines@charlotteobserver.com
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    T. Ortega Gaines - ogaines@charlotteobserver.com
    Yolanda Adams morning show co-host Anthony Valary(AV) gives a spiritual word of encouragement during a break at the Yolanda Adams morning show. Over fifteen hundred fans of the Yolanda Adams morning show gathered at the Charlotte Convention center this morning at 6am to be a part of the their favorite gospel singer's faith talk show. Performances from some of gospels famed singers came to praise and worship and uplift during their morning visit. T.Ortega Gaines - ogaines@charlotteobserver.com
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    T. Ortega Gaines - ogaines@charlotteobserver.com
    Yolanda Adams morning show fans lift their hand in praise during this morning live show. Over fifteen hundred fans of the Yolanda Adams morning show gathered at the Charlotte Convention center this morning at 6am to be a part of the their favorite gospel singer's faith talk show. Performances from some of gospels famed singers came to praise and worship and uplift during their morning visit. T.Ortega Gaines - ogaines@charlotteobserver.com
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    T. Ortega Gaines - ogaines@charlotteobserver.com
    Yolanda Adams morning show fans lift their hand in praise during this morning live show. Over fifteen hundred fans of the Yolanda Adams morning show gathered at the Charlotte Convention center this morning at 6am to be a part of the their favorite gospel singer's faith talk show. Performances from some of gospels famed singers came to praise and worship and uplift during their morning visit. T.Ortega Gaines - ogaines@charlotteobserver.com
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    T. Ortega Gaines - ogaines@charlotteobserver.com
    Yolanda, joke around with Marcus D. Wiley this morning during a break. Over fifteen hundred fans of the Yolanda Adams morning show gathered at the Charlotte Convention center this morning at 6am to be a part of the their favorite gospel singer's faith talk show. Performances from some of gospels famed singers came to praise and worship and uplift during their morning visit. T.Ortega Gaines - ogaines@charlotteobserver.com
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    T. Ortega Gaines - ogaines@charlotteobserver.com
    Marcus D. Wiley, cohost, Yolanda Adams, and Bishop Paul Morton a guest on the show and Anthony Valary, co-host chat with each other during a break. Over fifteen hundred fans of the Yolanda Adams morning show gathered at the Charlotte Convention center this morning at 6am to be a part of the their favorite gospel singer's faith talk show. Performances from some of gospels famed singers came to praise and worship and uplift during their morning visit. T.Ortega Gaines - ogaines@charlotteobserver.com
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    T. Ortega Gaines - ogaines@charlotteobserver.com
    Marcus D. Wiley, co-host and comedian demonstrate a move from the Matrix as he keeps the audience entertained. Over fifteen hundred fans of the Yolanda Adams morning show gathered at the Charlotte Convention center this morning at 6am to be a part of the their favorite gospel singer's faith talk show. Performances from some of gospels famed singers came to praise and worship and uplift during their morning visit. T.Ortega Gaines - ogaines@charlotteobserver.com
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    T. Ortega Gaines - ogaines@charlotteobserver.com
    Fred Hammond, Dave Hollister, Brian Courtney Wilson and Eric Roberson,members of Fred Hammond and United Tenors performed live this morning on the Yolanda show. Over fifteen hundred fans of the Yolanda Adams morning show gathered at the Charlotte Convention center this morning at 6am to be a part of the their favorite gospel singer's faith talk show. Performances from some of gospels famed singers came to praise and worship and uplift during their morning visit. T.Ortega Gaines - ogaines@charlotteobserver.com
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    T. Ortega Gaines - ogaines@charlotteobserver.com
    Fred Hammond, Dave Hollister, Brian Courtney Wilson and Eric Roberson,members of Fred Hammond and United Tenors performed live this morning on the Yolanda show. Over fifteen hundred fans of the Yolanda Adams morning show gathered at the Charlotte Convention center this morning at 6am to be a part of the their favorite gospel singer's faith talk show. Performances from some of gospels famed singers came to praise and worship and uplift during their morning visit. T.Ortega Gaines - ogaines@charlotteobserver.com
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    T. Ortega Gaines - ogaines@charlotteobserver.com
    Eric Roberson a member of Fred Hammond and United Tenors performed live this morning on the Yolanda show. Over fifteen hundred fans of the Yolanda Adams morning show gathered at the Charlotte Convention center this morning at 6am to be a part of the their favorite gospel singer's faith talk show. Performances from some of gospels famed singers came to praise and worship and uplift during their morning visit. T.Ortega Gaines - ogaines@charlotteobserver.com
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    T. Ortega Gaines - ogaines@charlotteobserver.com
    Fred Hammond, Dave Hollister, Brian Courtney Wilson and Eric Roberson,members of Fred Hammond and United Tenors performed live this morning on the Yolanda show. Over fifteen hundred fans of the Yolanda Adams morning show gathered at the Charlotte Convention center this morning at 6am to be a part of the their favorite gospel singer's faith talk show. Performances from some of gospels famed singers came to praise and worship and uplift during their morning visit. T.Ortega Gaines - ogaines@charlotteobserver.com
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    T. Ortega Gaines - ogaines@charlotteobserver.com
    Dave Hollister and Eric Roberson,members of Fred Hammond and United Tenors performed live this morning on the Yolanda show. Over fifteen hundred fans of the Yolanda Adams morning show gathered at the Charlotte Convention center this morning at 6am to be a part of the their favorite gospel singer's faith talk show. Performances from some of gospels famed singers came to praise and worship and uplift during their morning visit. T.Ortega Gaines - ogaines@charlotteobserver.com
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