Hallelujah! McDonald’s Annual Inspiration Celebration Gospel Tour Returns: See Cities and Performance Lineup
The highly anticipated annual gospel music tour returns in-person this year, featuring some of today’s award-winning gospel and urban artists.
The McDonald’s Inspiration Celebration Gospel Tour® is back live and in person with an intergenerational celebration of Faith, culture and excellence.
Inspired by Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) homecomings, the 16th annual tour will launch in September during Gospel Music Heritage Month and bring showstopping musical performances by GRAMMY® Award winners Anthony Hamilton, Smokie Norful, Karen Clark Sheard, and other gospel and urban luminaries to five cities across the nation.
Karen Clark-Sheard (image credit: https://www.facebook.com/officialkcs)
Anthony Hamilton
“Gospel Music has always been the heart and soul of the Black community. Our sound… our rhythms, our original hymns have sustained the community for generations,” said GRAMMY Award Winner and Tour Artist Smokie Norful. “It is a blessing to be back performing live on the Inspiration Celebration Gospel Tour and to be in devotion with some of the greatest artists in the industry.”
Christian Comedy is being added to the tour for the first time, social media personality and comedian Karlton Humes (IG: @NotKarltonBanks) bringing his unique brand of entertainment to the tour. Additionally, in the spirit of the homecoming tradition, select shows will feature live performances by HBCU marching bands and gospel choirs.
“For the past 16 years, the Inspiration Celebration Gospel Tour has uplifted the Black community and helped RMHC serve local families,” said Harry Smith, Indiana McDonald’s Owner/Operator and Chair of the Inspiration Celebration Gospel Tour. “We are elated to return to touching the hearts of our guests, crew members, and community.”
Full list of the 2022 tour dates and artist lineup:
| September 10 – Chicago, IL
House of Hope · Jekalyn Carr · Karen Clark-Sheard · Anthony Hamilton · Karlton Humes · Donald Lawrence & Company · Smokie Norful · South Shore Drill Team |
September 16 – Jackson, MS
Jackson Convention Center · Karlton Humes · Donald Lawrence & Company · Smokie Norful · Kierra Sheard-Kelly |
| September 24 – Raleigh, NC
Wake Chapel Church · Karen Clark-Sheard · Karlton Humes · Donald Lawrence & Company · Smokie Norful |
October 1 – Philadelphia, PA
The Liacouras Center, Temple University · Karlton Humes · Donald Lawrence & Company · Smokie Norful |
| December 2 – Houston, TX
Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land Artists To Be Announced |
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As with previous years, the tour will demonstrate McDonald’s continued commitment to Ronald McDonald House Charities® (RMHC). At each concert stop, attendees can donate through a love offering to support families served by the local Charity chapter.
The McDonald’s Inspiration Celebration Gospel Tour is one of the many company initiatives that feed and foster the community and inspire excellence.
Visit blackandpositivelygolden.com to access free tickets and follow tour updates on Instagram: @WeAreGolden.
