Super Bowl XLII Event Guide - (Page 19) GOSPEL CELEBRATION tertainer and Cedric The En to friends en Jerry Rice list 9TH ANNuAL SuPER BOWL events In its ninth year, The Super Bowl Gospel Celebration is the first and only gospel concert sanctioned by the NFL and Host Committee for Super Bowl Weekend. The event brings the biggest names in the gospel music industry and top NFL players together on one stage for a remarkable fusion of uplifting music and inspirational messages. Since its inception, the event has drawn crowds in the thousands and it’s proving to be one of the most attended activities during Super Bowl Weekend. In 2003, the Super Bowl Gospel Celebration became a part of the Concert Series, and the event’s artists were the featured musical guests on the Super Bowl edition of “Good Morning America.” Last year, the event was ranked as one of the “top 3 must-see events during Super Bowl Weekend” by USA Today. Date: Date: Friday, Feb. 1, 2008 time: time: 8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. tickets: tickets: $25-$50 Tickets available at ticketmaster.com. Location: Location: Symphony Hall 75 North Second St. Phoenix, AZ 85004 The event has featured Grammy AwardMore information available at www.superbowlgospel.com winning and platinum-selling artists such as Patti LaBelle, Anita Baker, Gladys Knight, Kirk Franklin, Jackie Velasquez, Yolanda Adams, Donnie McClurkin, Mary Mary, Kelly Price, Fred Hammond, The Winans and The Clark Sisters just to name a few! Current and former NFL players who have offered their time include Jerry Rice, John Elway, Cris Carter, Kurt Warner, Emmitt Smith, Curtis Martin, Tommie Harris, Roland Williams, Qadry Ismail, Aeneas Williams, Deion Sanders and even the Fox Sports Team. Patti LaBelle and Yolanda Adams The Super Bowl Gospel Celebration also serves as a fundraiser with a portion of the proceeds benefiting national and local charities. 19 http://www.superbowlgospel.com http://ticketmaster.com http://www.superbowlgospel.com
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