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Miss California U.S.A. Carrie Prejean (right), met multi-Dove and Grammy® winner Larnelle Harris backstage at the 40th Annual Gospel Music Association Dove Awards on April 23rd. Prejean, a devout Christian and the runner-up in the 2009 Miss U.S.A. pageant, made headlines this week when she was asked during the pageant how she felt about the legalization of same-sex marriage. Prejean said she thought marriage should be defined as a union between a man and a woman. While some critics have speculated that her answer may have cost her the Miss USA crown, supporters have praised Prejean for speaking her mind.

Harris performed “I Go To The Rock” during the live telecast in a musical tribute segment to the late Dottie Rambo. Sandi Patty (left) was also part of the special musical tribute. The pair are well-known for their classic, award-winning duets “I’ve Just Seen Jesus” and “More Than Wonderful”.

Harris (right), Jason Crabb (left) and Patty sang with Kim Hopper, Brian Free & Assurance, Reba Rambo McGuire, Dony McGuire, Destiny McGuire, and Ronnie Milsap.