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FESTIVAL OF PRAISE TOUR 2016 ADDS MAJOR CITIES:
NEW DATES IN PHOENIX, MINNEAPOLIS, COLUMBUS, NEW ORLEANS, JACKSON, TN, BIRMINGHAM, INDIANAPOLIS ANNOUNCED
CHART TOPPING ARTISTS FEATURED INCLUDE HEZEKIAH WALKER :
#1 BILLBOARD GOSPEL ALBUM “AZUSA THE NEXT GENERTION 2”;
#1 BILLBOARD GOSPEL SINGLE “BETTER”
PLUS NEW MUSIC FROM MULTI GRAMMY ®WINNING GOSPEL ICON
AND TOUR FOUNDER FRED HAMMOND:
SINGLE “FATHER JESUS SPIRIT” OUT;
UPCOMING RCA  ALBUM “WORSHIP JOURNAL LIVE” DUE SEPTEMBER; 
HAMMOND WEB SERIES FEATURES BEHIND-THE-SCENES TOUR GLIMPSE
FESTIVAL OF PRAISE BRINGS SOUL-STIRRING MUSIC AND TOP ARTISTS 
FOR THIRD YEAR–
WITH ANOTHER REVOLVING* ALL-STAR LINEUP ALSO INCLUDING:
ISRAEL HOUGHTON; REGINA BELLE, 
KAREN CLARK SHEARD AND CASEY J;
DONNIE McCLURKIN JOINS ON MULTIPLE DATES;
 COMEDIAN EARTHQUAKE HOSTS
NATIONAL TOUR KICKS OFF OCTOBER 1ST IN SEATTLE; HITS MAJOR CITIES INCLUDING, LA, DENVER, LAS VEGAS, DETROIT, ATLANTA, DC, BALTIMORE, PHILADELPHIA, NEWARK, BROOKLYN, NYC  AND MORE;
SHOWS IN OVER 50 CITIES PLANNED 
“I laughed, I cried, I danced, and I could literally feel the broken areas of my life being healed. I needed this—the WORLD needs this! I simply cannot wait for Festival of Praise 2016!” 
                                                                                    – G. Manning—Chicago, IL
Dallas, TX—September 7th, 2016:  New dates and cities added to an already extensive fall/winter calendar include Phoenix (October 4th), Minneapolis (October 17th), Columbus (October 25th), New Orleans (November 16th), Jackson, TN (November 23rd), Birmingham (November 25th) and Indianapolis (November 26).  The chart topping, award winning Gospel superstars lined up this year–the tour’s third consecutive year– launching October 1st, at Seattle’s Paramount Theatre, are not only preparing for this year’s tour, but many are also in the midst of promoting current or upcoming new music of their own.  Grammy®, Stellar, Dove, BET and NAACP Image Award-winning Gospel mega-star and tour founder Fred Hammond returns to the road with first single, “Father Jesus Spirit,” from his new RCA Inspiration album, “Worship Journal Live,” out September 30th and currently available for pre-order at all digital retailers.  The much-anticipated live cd, his first in 17 years, was recorded before a packed and enthusiastic Houston crowd earlier in May.   Hammond has also created a web series, sharing with his fans an early look at rehearsals, promotion, and general activity leading up to his album release date and tour kick off.
Multi Grammy ® Award winning Gospel superstar, Bishop Hezekiah Walker’s new album “Azusa: The Next Generation 2,” has spent two consecutive weeks at #1 on Billboard’s Top Gospel Albums chart;  his #1 Billboard Hot Gospel Songs single “Better,” reached the top of multiple media platforms as well.
 The star-studded national event Hammond founded several years ago reaches over 50 major cities across the country, running through December, 2016.  Multiple cities have been added since the tour was first announced, including Las Vegas, October 5th   and the newly renovated, historic Brooklyn Kings Theatre, on November 2nd
 In addition, Donnie McClurkin will join the tour for several dates. (See list of confirmed dates, cities and venues below with more to follow.)
“FOP 2016 is going to be off the chain!,” Hammond said, adding, “ The thing I love about this tour is that no matter who you are or where you’ve come from, you’re guaranteed to have a great time, something is surely going to inspire you, and you’re going to want to come back again and again! You definitely don’t want to miss this so don’t be late because we’ve got an incredible show planned from beginning to end!”
One of the most revered singer/songwriter/producers in Christian music today, Fred Hammond is the triple threat that has gone on to sell over 10 million albums worldwide. He is considered the architect behind the “Urban Praise & Worship” phenomenon in Gospel music today.
The Detroit native who is now based in Dallas where tour production is currently underway, plans to release a new cd to coincide with the tour; the new cd is expected out in October on RCA Records. 
The Festival of Praise Tour 2016 will feature performances by the biggest names in the industry, from Hezekiah Walker, the singer/composer/choir leader/radio host,  and visionary founder and Senior Pastor of the Love Fellowship Tabernacle Churches in Brooklyn, and Bensalem, PA., to the electrifying Israel Houghton & New Breed, bringing the voices and sounds of music with African, Middle Eastern and South American slants, and Karen Clark Sheard, the multi-Grammy® winner and former member of the legendary female group, The Clark Sisters.  The lineup also features Casey Janice Hobbs, “Casey J,” best known for her Number 1 hit song, “Fill Me Up,” and Regina Belle, who recorded the Grammy® winning song, “A Whole New World,” for the film, Aladdin.  Comedian “Earthquake” will serve as show host.
TOUR DATES/CITIES/VENUES:
*Artist lineup may vary in several markets. See ticketing source for details…
Note:  Images for lineup changes are provided in the drop box link below

Sat

10/1/2016

Seattle

WA

Paramount Theatre

Tue

10/4/2016

Phoenix

AZ

Celebrity Theatre

Wed

10/5/2016

Las Vegas

NV

Orleans Arena

Thurs

10/6/2016

Sacramento

CA

Sacramento Memorial Auditorium

Fri

10/7/2016

Oakland

CA

Paramount Theatre

Sat

10/8/2016

Los Angeles

CA

Pantages Theatre

Sun

10/9/2016

San Diego

CA

San Diego Civic Center

Wed

10/12/2016

Denver

CO

Bellco Theatre

Thurs

10/13/2016

Omaha

NE

Ralston Arena

Fri

10/14/2016

Tama

IA

Meskwaki Bingo Casino Hotel

Sat

10/15/2016

Kansas City

MO

Municipal Auditorium

Sun

10/16/2016

Park City

KS

Hartman Arena

Mon

10/17/2016

Minneapolis

MN

State Theatre

Wed

10/19/2016

Milwaukee

WI

Christian Faith Fellowship Church

Thu

10/20/2016

Grand Rapids

MI

DeVos Performance Hall

Fri

10/21/2016

Detroit

MI

Fox Theatre

Sat

10/22/2016

Merrillville

IN

Star Plaza

Sun

10/23/2016

St Louis

MO

Fox Theatre

Tue

10/25/2016

Columbus

OH

The Palace Theatre

Wed

10/26/2016

Dayton

OH

Mead Theatre Dayton Schuster Center

Thurs

10/27/2016

Columbus

GA

Columbus Civic Center

Fri

10/28/2016

Savannah

GA

Civic Center/MLK Arena

Sat

10/29/2016

Atlanta

GA

Fox Theatre

Wed

11/2/2016

Brooklyn

NY

Kings Theatre

Thu

11/3/2016

Salisbury

MD

Wicomico Youth and Civic Center

Fri

11/4/2016

Baltimore

MD

Modell Performing Arts Center Lyric Opera House

Sat

11/5/2016

Philadelphia

PA

Liacouras Center

Sun

11/6/2016

Norfolk

VA

Ted Constant Convocation Center

Mon

11/7/2016

Pittsburgh

PA

Heinz Hall

Wed

11/9/2016

Springfield

MA

Mass Mutual Center

Thu

11/10/2016

Newark

NJ

New Jersey Performing Arts Center

Fri

11/11/2016

Washington DC

DC

Constitution Hall

Sat

11/12/2016

Cleveland

OH

Cleveland Convention Center

Sun

11/13/2016

Rochester

NY

Rochester Blue Cross Arena

Mon

11/14/2016

Albany

NY

Palace Theatre

Thurs

11/17/2016

Houston

TX

Revention Music Center

Sat

11/19/2016

Austin

TX

Frank Erwin Center

Sun

11/20/2016

Dallas

TX

Music Hall at Fair Park

Mon

11/21/2016

Huntsville

AL

Mark C. Smith Concert Hall

Tues

11/22/2016

Jackson,

MS

Mississippi Coliseum

Wed

11/23/2016

Jackson

TN

Carl Perkins Civic Center

Fri

11/25/2016

Birmingham

AL

Birmingham Jefferson Civic Center

Sat

11/26/2016

Indianapolis

IN

Eastern Star Missionary Baptist Church

Sun

11/27/2016

Southaven

MS

Landers Center

Wed

11/30/2016

Pompano

FL

Pompano Beach Amphitheater

Thurs

12/1/2016

Jacksonville

FL

The Moran Theatre

Fri

12/2/2016

Macon

GA

Macon City Auditorium

Sat

12/3/2016

Winter Park

FL

Calvary Orlando 

Sun

12/4/2016

Richmond

VA

Altria Theatre

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