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Ann Nesby Cast in Tyler Perry's Netflix Christmas Film 'The Gospel of Christmas'

Singer and actress Ann Nesby has been cast in Tyler Perry's upcoming Netflix film 'The Gospel of Christmas,' set for release on November 11, 2026. The film also features gospel artists Jekalyn Carr, CeCe Winans, and Fred Hammond. Nesby is known for her work with the Sounds of Blackness and her solo gospel career.

Ann Nesby Cast in Tyler Perry's Netflix Christmas Film 'The Gospel of Christmas'
Source:Journal of Gospel Music

Singer and actress Ann Nesby has been cast in Tyler Perry's upcoming Netflix film, "The Gospel of Christmas," scheduled for release on November 11, 2026.

The film also features gospel artists Jekalyn Carr, CeCe Winans, and Fred Hammond. Perry, who has built a long career blending faith themes with mainstream entertainment, is producing the project through his Tyler Perry Studios.

Nesby is best known as the lead vocalist for the Sounds of Blackness, the Minneapolis-based gospel and R&B ensemble that won multiple Grammy Awards in the 1990s. She has also released several solo gospel albums and has appeared in stage productions.

Details about the film's plot have not been fully disclosed, but the title and cast suggest a faith-centered holiday story. Netflix has not yet released a trailer.

The announcement was made through the Journal of Gospel Music and confirmed by industry sources. Nesby's casting adds a veteran voice to a project that already carries significant weight in the gospel music community.

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