GRAMMY® Award winning Gospel music legend, Andraé Crouch, will be honored with the “Let the Church Say Amen” Celebration Tour, kicking off nationwide on December 6 this holiday season, and hitting 10 major markets for its initial run. The tour will feature guest performances by some of Gospel’s top artists, including CeCe Winans, Marvin Winans, Israel Houghton, Marvin Sapp, Rance Allen and jazz artist Gerald Albright.
The “Let the Church Say Amen” Celebration Tour will make stops in: Philadelphia, Washington, Richmond, Birmingham, Atlanta, Charlotte, Orlando, Tampa, Miami and New Orleans, with additional dates expected to be announced.
Produced by Riverphlo Entertainment (Mano Hanes), the “Let The Church Say Amen” Celebration Tour pays homage to the living legend’s illustrious career spanning over five decades. With seven Grammy Awards, six GMA Dove Awards and an Academy Award nomination for The Color Purple, Andraé is a highly respected member of the Gospel Music Hall of Fame, and has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
As it relates to the tour, Pastor Andraé Crouch says, “Luther “Mano” Hanes is a musical genius! I am so proud of him! He is a monster producer and a superb musician. I am blessed to call him my son and whole heartily endorse this exciting tour.”
Adds Pastor Sandra Crouch, sister of Andraé, with a visionary like Mano at the helm, nothing but pure amazement will follow! He walks in a psalmist anointing that can’t be denied. This is not just a concert this is an experience! You won’t leave the way you came.”
Andraé’s songs have been recorded by everyone from Elvis Presley to Paul Simon, and he has worked as a producer and arranger with many of music’s top artists, including Michael Jackson, Madonna, Quincy Jones, Diana Ross, Elton John, and many others. Andraé can also be heard on Michael Jackson’s hit singles “Man in the Mirror,” “Keep the Faith,” “Will You Be There” and “Earth Song.”
“Let the Church Say Amen” Celebration Tour dates are as follows:
12/6/14 Philadelphia, PA Liacouras Center
12/8/14 Washington, D.C. Constitution Hall
12/9/14 Richmond, VA Altria theater
12/10/14 Birmingham, AL Alabama Theater
12/11/14 Atlanta, GA Cobb Energy Center
12/13/14 Charlotte, NC Bojangles’ Coliseum
12/15/14 Orlando, FL CFE Arena
12/16/14 Tampa, FL Sun Dome
12/17/14 Miami, FL James L. Knight Center
12/19/14 New Orleans, LA Waterfront Theater