BET Gospel Explosion Weekend Set to Blast Off at Paramount's Kings Dominion July 16 - 17

BET Gospel Explosion Weekend Set to Blast Off at Paramount's Kings Dominion July 16 - 17

Two-Day Event Includes Gospel Concert Featuring Kurt Carr & The Kurt Carr Singers, Christian Comedy Show and Praise & Worship Service

WASHINGTON, July 7 /PRNewswire/ -- The following is being issued by BET:

WHAT: BET Gospel Explosion is set to send spiritual shockwaves through
Paramount's Kings Dominion in a weekend filled with events for
the whole family to enjoy. This weekend will include two gospel
concerts featuring top artists in gospel music and a Christian
comedy show by acts guaranteed to bring the something funny
that's good for the soul. Also on Sunday, July 17, there will
be a Praise and Worship Service from Empowerment Temple of
Baltimore, MD.

WHO: Kurt Carr & The Kurt Carr Singers Izzy
Tye Tribett & G.A. Hamburger
7 Sons of Soul Michael Washington
Ted & Sheri Pastor Jamaal-Harrison Bryant
Debra Killings Sean Sarvis (Host)

WHERE: Paramount's Kings Dominion
16000 Theme Park Way
Doswell, Virginia (Exit 98 off Interstate 95)

WHEN: Saturday, July 16, 2005
Gates Open at 10 a.m. ET; Christian Comedy Show from 11:00 a.m.
- 1:00 p.m. ET and Concert Performances starting at 6:30 p.m. ET

Sunday, July 17, 2005
Gates Open at 10 a.m. ET; Praise and Worship Service from 1:00
p.m. - 3:00 p.m. and Concert Performances starting at 6:00 p.m.
ET

TICKETS: Individual ticket prices range from $31.99 to $46.99 and include
admission to Paramount's Kings Dominion, WaterWorks water park
and the concert events. For ticket information call 804/876-5561
or visit http://www.kingsdominion.com/

Source: BET (Black Entertainment Television)

CONTACT: Anne Williams, +1-202-608-2063, anne.williams@bet.net, or
Lyntina Townsend, +1-202-608-2745, lyntina.townsend@bet.net, both of BET

Web site: http://www.bet.com/
http://www.kingsdominion.com/

NOTE TO EDITORS: MEDIA CREDENTIALS: Media credentials are available for working media only covering the event. Coverage opportunities include interviews and photo opportunities with show performers following morning sound check, and a designated concert viewing area. Requests for media credentials will be accepted via fax: 202.608.2631 or email: anne.williams@bet.net. All requests must be submitted on company letterhead and list the name and title of each person covering the event along with the company address, telephone number, and fax number.

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