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McDonald's 'Inspiration Celebration Gospel Tour' To Air On BET.com

Kirk Franklin, Marvin Sapp, Kierra Sheard and many more will participate in the four part series.

McDonald's and BET.com are teaming up to bring the best gospel talent from across the country into your home.

The 14th annual Inspiration Celebration® Gospel Tour, benefiting Ronald McDonald House Charities, will begin September 27 and run every Sunday through October 18 on BET.com and BET Network's YouTube channel at 8/7 PM CST.

The theme for the four-part concert series, "Gospel City Playlists," will showcase the rich gospel legacies of Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas and Detroit, reviving the decades-long debate about which major U.S. city produces the greatest gospel music. Legendary and award-winning gospel music artists Kirk Franklin, Marvin Sapp, Fred Hammond, The Clark Sisters, Kierra Sheard, Smokie Norful, William Murphy, and many others, will sing fan favorites and rep for their cities.

"I'm excited to join this diverse lineup of talented artists who, like me, are proud to carry on the longstanding traditions of gospel music," said Kirk Franklin, an award-winning gospel music icon, choir director, singer, songwriter and author. "McDonald's is doing amazing work by hosting this top-notch tour for the community through its Black & Positively Golden movement. My fellow artists and I are hoping fans everywhere will be inspired to continue pressing forward during these trying times and be encouraged to give back to families in need through Ronald McDonald House Charities."
Fans can also join this epic praise party in the virtual pre-show red carpet lounge hosted by social media comedian, Not Karlton Banks where they can view the virtual red carpet lounge via Karlton's Instagram Live approximately 20 minutes prior to each concert to hear from their favorite performers.

Gospel fans can join the celebration by visiting http://www.rmhc.org/ICGT2020 now through October 18 to donate to four local Ronald McDonald House chapters.
The full 2020 artist lineup is as follows:


  • Anita Wilson

  • Byron Cage

  • Canton Jones

  • Donald Lawrence & Company

  • Fred Hammond

  • Jekalyn Carr

  • Jonathan McReynolds

  • Karen Clark Sheard

  • Kierra Sheard

  • Kirk Franklin

  • Le'Andria Johnson

  • Marvin Sapp

  • Myron Butler

  • Ricky Dillard

  • Smokie Norful

  • Tasha Page-Lockhart

  • The Clark Sisters

  • Todd Dulaney

  • VaShawn Mitchell

  • William Murphy

Launched in 2019, McDonald's Black & Positively Golden movement is designed to uplift communities and shine a brilliant light on Black excellence through empowerment, education and entrepreneurship. It highlights all things positive and focuses on stories of truth, power and pride. The campaign movement is a natural extension of the brand's longstanding commitment to the African-American consumer.

Visit www.blackandpositivelygolden.com to learn more. Follow @WeAreGolden on Instagram for tour updates and join the conversation using #blackandpositivelygolden.

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