The McDonald’s Inspiration Celebration Gospel Tour is back and ready to take off! The 2013 Inspiration Celebration Gospel Tour is bringing the best of gospel, straight to the people in a free concert series. McDonald’s invite you to join host Vickie Winans, as she ushers in Grammy winners Smokie Norful, and Lecrae, along with other award winning greats Tamela Mann and John P. Kee. See the entertainers who are serving the music that’s lifting up listeners and connecting the communities. McDonald’s Inspiration Celebration Gospel Tour kicks off May 9 and runs through August 30.
“I’m elated to again headline the McDonald’s Inspiration Celebration Gospel Tour,” said Norful. “From sharing some of my new music to introducing my son Ashton’s career on the tour, this is a phenomenal season in life. And, I’m excited to share it with fans across the nation, all in an effort to give back.”
“Giving back to those around us is crucial, especially with the recent tough times our families and communities have faced,” said Winans, who will also host each concert. “Now more than ever, our communities need to know we are there for them, and that’s something the McDonald’s Inspiration Celebration Gospel Tour has set out to do. I’m honored to take part in the cause, and I look forward to bringing joy and laughter to everyone who attends the concerts.”
“I’m humbled to share the stage with legendary gospel artists,” says Lecrae, who won the 2013 Grammy for Best Gospel Album. “It’s amazing to see a classic brand like McDonald’s stand behind a message that’s needed in communities everywhere. Gospel fans are in for an experience I believe they’ll talk about long after the tour.”
The multi-city tour will make stops in nine markets, including: Atlanta, Birmingham, Chicago, Dallas, Detroit, Louisville, Newark, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. Concerts are free, with the exception of the May 11 show in Newark, which is part of McDonald’s Gospelfest.
Tour dates and locations include:
May 9 – Washington, D.C., Ebenezer AME Church
May 10 – Philadelphia, Sharon Baptist Church
May 11 – Newark, McDonald’s Gospelfest – Prudential Center
June 6 – Birmingham, Bill Harris Arena
June 7 – Atlanta, Greater Travelers Rest Baptist Church
June 21 – Detroit, Second Ebenezer Baptist Church
June 22 – Chicago, Chicago Gospel Music Festival
July 3 – Louisville, Full Gospel Baptist Conference
August 30 – Dallas, MegaFest
