Gospel Music Channel to Air 8th Annual Super Bowl Gospel Celebration Co-Hosted by Cedric The Entertainer
Gospel Music Channel to Air 8th Annual Super Bowl Gospel Celebration Co-Hosted by Cedric The Entertainer
Yolanda Adams, Fred Hammond, Hezekiah Walker Among Gospel Icons Teaming With NFL's Elite For All-Star Concert Sanctioned For Super Bowl XLI Weekend In Miami
Patti LaBelle And Tony Dungy To Make Special Guest Appearances
Kyle Bowser Announced As Producer of 8th Annual Gospel Event
MIAMI, Feb. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlanta-based entertainment production company, Results, Inc. today announced the confirmation of comedian Cedric The Entertainer as co-host of the 8th Annual Super Bowl Gospel Celebration. Premiering on Gospel Music Channel, the nation's first 24-hour television network dedicated to all styles of gospel music, Saturday, February 3, 2007 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT., the show features Grammy award-winning artists including Yolanda Adams, Fred Hammond, Hezekiah Walker and the legendary Patti LaBelle. Additionally, popular Gospel artists J Moss, Tye Tribbett, Jaci Velasquez and a host of the NFL's top players are also scheduled to appear. Results, Inc. president, Melanie Few, the event's founder and executive producer, made the announcement. Additionally, Few announced that Kyle Bowser, veteran producer of television and live events will serve as an Executive Producer of this year's event. Plans for unveiling a new look for the concert, which maintains its distinguished tradition as the first and only Gospel music event sanctioned for Super Bowl weekend by the National Football League (NFL) were also announced.
The 8th Annual Super Bowl Gospel Celebration concert and taping will take place at Miami's James L. Knight Center, the show's new home. Presented by Sam's Club, the taping is scheduled on Friday, February 2, 2007 at 8:00 p.m. Ranked by USA Today in 2006 as one of the top 3 "must see" events, the inspirational evening celebrates the best of the human spirit. Highlighting the show will be a special moment staged in honor of this year's historical coaching match-up. Tony Dungy, head coach of the Super Bowl bound Indianapolis Colts will make a guest appearance. Among the featured NFL players are: Mike Adams (49ers), Marques Colston (Saints), Andre Davis (Buffalo Bills), Derrick Dockery (Redskins), Jamin Elliott (Falcons), John Elway (Retired/Denver Broncos), Demetric Evans (Redskins), Michael Gaines (Panthers), Tommie Harris (Bears), Michael Lehan (Dolphins), Mike Lewis (Saints), Ray Lewis (Ravens), Derrick Mason (Ravens), Jerome McDougal (Eagles), Bryant McKinnie (Vikings), Ovie Muhelli (Ravens), Jeffery Posey (Redskins), Allen Rossum (Atlanta Falcons), Richard Seymour (Patriots), Will Smith (Saints), Donnie Spragan (Dolphins), Donte Stallworth (Eagles), Max Starks (Steelers), Troy Vincent (Redskins), DeMarcus Ware (Cowboys), Ty Warren (Patriots), Ben Watson (Patriots), Roddy White (Falcons), Roland Williams (Rams), and Quincy Wilson (Bengals).
"Since the event was launched in 1999, the show has experienced steady growth year-to-year through the support of the NFL, the entertainment community, national faith based organizations and our corporate partners," said Few. "Our production team is excited to further that growth with the high caliber Gospel artists, NFL players and Cedric The Entertainer, one of the original kings of comedy as the driving force behind the memorable moments being planned for this year's show.
In his capacity as Executive Producer of the 8th Annual Super Bowl Gospel Celebration, Bowser brings expertise garnered via a career that has spanned two decades. Bowser has produced an impressive roster of television features and specials such as the Lifetime original movie, "For One Night" and the "E! Super Bowl Special," which was produced in conjunction with Super Bowl XXXVII weekend. Over the course of his entertainment career, Bowser has held executive positions with Fox Broadcasting Company, HBO Independent Productions, NFL Films and Philadelphia's MLK Arena.
Few commented: "Kyle is an exceptional producer and we are poised to seamlessly enhance the production value of the show by leveraging his talent, drive and leadership."
"I am honored to join Melanie and the team in continuing the concert's legacy as the premiere Super Bowl weekend attraction where the players and fans can gather for an inspirational evening marked by the rich culture of Gospel Music," said Bowser.
Gospel Music Channel will present encores of the 8th Annual Super Bowl Gospel Celebration throughout the month of February.
The 8th Annual Super Bowl Gospel Celebration is presented by Sam's Club and sponsored in part by Greater Fort Lauderdale and Inspired By...The Bible Experience. Media partners include Ebony Magazine and Sheridan Gospel Network. The Dr. Bobby Jones Gospel Complex for Education, Heritage and Preservation is the benefiting charity. For more information on the 8th Annual Super Bowl Gospel Celebration visit http://www.superbowlgospelcelebration.com/ .
ABOUT SAM'S CLUB
Sam's Club is a division of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. and ranks as one of the nation's largest warehouse clubs with 47 million U.S. members. The first Sam's Club opened its doors in Mid west City, Oklahoma in 1983. Sam's Club offers exceptional values on merchandise and services for business owners and consumers. Online merchandise and club information is available at http://www.samsclub.com/ .
ABOUT GOSPEL MUSIC CHANNEL
Gospel Music Channel ( http://www.gospelmusicchannel.com/ ) is the first 24-hour, all music television entertainment network devoted to the uplifting, inspiring and diverse music that is gospel. From the soulful sounds of artists like CeCe Winans, to the country gospel roots of Johnny Cash and Randy Travis, to the contemporary Christian music stylings of Kirk Franklin and Jars of Clay -- Gospel Music Channel celebrates music that has a deep, spiritual place in people's lives. It embraces an audience that crosses cultures and captures generations delivering a fan base so large and passionate it deserves its own network. From the soulful voices that fill the storied halls of Harlem to the contemporary sounds of today's Christian pop, rock, hip hop and R&B, gospel music has never been more diverse, and Gospel Music Channel has it all.
ABOUT RESULTS, INC.
Results Inc. is a leading entertainment and promotional agency that provides senior level marketing expertise to Clients looking for alliances with entertainment properties targeted to multicultural consumers. Founded in 1995, Results, Inc has established itself as a leading Urban Marketing and Entertainment agency, pioneering programs that effectively aligned the various industries with corporate America. Results, Inc has partnered with agencies and corporations alike to create, plan, produce and measure over one hundred integrated marketing events, representing more than thirty brands across sixty product categories.
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