The 35th Annual McDonald’s Gospelfest returns to the Prudential Center Saturday, May 13, featuring Grammy-winning R&B singer-songwriter Fantasia among this year’s performers.
The R&B singer will be taking it back to her gospel roots at McDonald’s Gospelfest 2017. She will be joined by a host of gospel artists, including Donnie McClurkin, Erica Campbell, Bishop Hezekiah Walker, Cissy Houston, Israel Houghton, Anthony Brown & Group Therapy, Bishop Paul Morton, Greater Allen AME Cathedral Choir, plus a special message from the Reverend A. R. Bernard from the Brooklyn Cultural Center.
“For 35 years, New York tristate area McDonald’s has been giving back to the gospel community and we appreciate it,” said A. Curtis Farrow, executive director and producer of McDonald’s Gospelfest. “In my 17 years of producing this spectacular event, I must say I couldn’t be more excited about this year’s line-up.”
The Gospelfest features a full day of performances. From 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. there will be the competition, which includes rising stars of all ages and cultures competing in a variety of categories, including soloists, choirs, praise dancers, singing groups, gospel comedians, poets and rappers. The celebrity gospel concert will begin at 6:30 p.m.
“This is our 35th year featuring talent from all ages and this year I’m so excited to see for the first time in McDonald’s Gospelfest, Fantasia,” said McDonald’s franchisee and former McDonald’s Gospelfest committee member, Ron Bailey. “Fantasia back in her gospel roots will be a McDonald’s Gospelfest to remember.”
McDonald’s Gospelfest tickets are available at the Prudential Center Box Office, or by calling Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000 or online at www.ticketmaster.com.
