McDonald’s Gospel Tour is now readying for its 11th year. The free concert series, Inspiration Celebration Gospel Tour, has an impressive lineup for 2017: multi-award winner Tye Tribbett, music director and songwriter Donald Lawrence, legendary pastor and singer Bishop Paul S. Morton, singer-songwriter Brian Courtney Wilson, singer Anita Wilson, recording artist Jekalyn Carr, and renowned quartet voice Paul Porter will all be singing praises together for the summer event. Christian comedian Small Fire also returns along with gospel artist Lonnie Hunter, who resumes hosting duties. In select cities, well-known gospel singer and pastor Hezekiah Walker will also join the tour which starts May 10 and runs through October 21.
The multi-city tour will make stops in 15 markets, including: Atlanta, Birmingham, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, Detroit, Greensboro, Jackson, Los Angeles, Memphis, New Orleans, Philadelphia, Raleigh, St. Louis and Washington, D.C.
“To hear about this tour over the years and to now be a part of it is truly amazing. I’m so honored,” said Tye Tribbett, one of gospel tour’s energetic artists, in a press statement. “Not only will I be joining so many of my favorite gospel peers, but together we’ll get a chance to uplift attendees across the nation while supporting Ronald McDonald House Charities. I’m ready for a good time filled with love and inspiration!”
McDonald’s Inspiration Celebration Gospel Tour is centered around giving back to the community and supporting Ronald McDonald House Charities which assist families with silk children. Since 2012, the tour has brought in $510,500, enough to offer more than 6,300 nights at Ronald McDonald Houses nationwide.
“For over a decade, the brand has had the opportunity to touch so many communities through inspirational music and laughter. We are so excited to raise the bar and bring this one-of-a-kind experience to three additional markets in 2017 ,” said Angie Blissett, Marketing Director of McDonald’s USA. “Not only is there an amazing lineup of performers but the tour will continue to raise donations for RMHC benefiting families in need.”
McDonald’s Inspiration Celebration Gospel Tour is an extension of the company’s 365Black platform, which is an initiative that promotes the achievements of African-Americans.
For a free ticket and full list of cities and concert dates, visit www.365Black.com.
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