{"id":2899,"date":"2015-08-18T14:15:07","date_gmt":"2015-08-18T14:15:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/alumni\/?p=2899"},"modified":"2015-09-01T16:14:41","modified_gmt":"2015-09-01T16:14:41","slug":"2899","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/alumni\/2015\/08\/18\/2899\/","title":{"rendered":"Dathan Thigpen"},"content":{"rendered":"

\n\t\"Dathan\"<\/a>\n<\/p>\n

\n\tJackson State University alum Dathan Thigpen captured the top prize on Season 8 of BET’s All-Star “Sunday Best” during the reality Gospel singing competition that aired Aug. 30.\n<\/p>\n

\n\tThigpen captured the crown after the show’s judges had selected him as one of three finalists.\n<\/p>\n

\n\tHost Kirk Franklin said millions of votes were cast, with Thigpen named the ultimate winner. His selection was followed by thunderous applause and a rain of confetti.\n<\/p>\n

\n\tA native of Jackson, Thigpen is a singer, songwriter, musician and actor. Formerly, he performed with the Mississippi Children’s Choir and the Mississippi Mass Choir.\n<\/p>\n

\n\tHe extended a heartfelt “thank you” to his JSU alma mater for its support via social media in helping him become victorious.\n<\/p>\n

\n\tDuring Sunday’s live show, Thigpen performed a duet with Grammy-nominated and Stellar Award-winning artist Tye Tribbett.  The two presented a high-energy medley of Tribbett’s hits “You Are Everything” and “You Are Good.” The awe-inspiring act featured a glow-in-the-dark light suit hip-hop dance routine that left the judges, the studio audience and fans mesmerized.\n<\/p>\n

\n\tAmong Thigpen’s past credits include performing and teaching praise and worship in Bulgaria, Poland, Spain and South America.\n<\/p>\n

\n\tHis notable musical collaborations also include working with professional performers Lalah Hathaway, Fred Hammond and Angie Stone.\n<\/p>\n

\n\tIn addition, Thigpen has appeared in “Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Neighbors From Hell” and “Scary Movie 5.”\n<\/p>\n

\n\tAs the “Sunday Best” winner, Thigpen will receive a national recording contract with Franklin’s Fo Yo Soul\/RCA record label and a cash prize.\n<\/p>\n

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