The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Olivia Grange, has announced major changes to the gospel song component of the annual Jamaica Festival.
Minister Grange said whereas in the past it was the Jamaica Gospel Song competition, this year it is the Jamaica Gospel Star competition.
She said the format of the competition has changed.
Unlike its predecessor, which focused on finalists performing and building momentum for their original song, the Jamaica Gospel Star Competition will see contestants performing cover songs in two weekly televised performance shows.
Minister Grange said the 10 finalists will be promoted through 4 shows.
The public will be able to vote for each contestant and through the number of votes polled the Jamaica Gospel Star will be selected.
