The 2015 ESSENCE Festival announces its all-star, soul-stirring lineup for its gospel tribute to chart-topping singer Kim Burrell during the Festival’s annual Day of Praise and Inspiration, taking place on Sunday, July 5th, at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, LA.
Gospel sensations Marvin Sapp, Jason Nelson, Dorinda Clark-Cole, Smokie Norful, Jonathan McReynolds and Jessica Reedy will all honor the GRAMMY nominee and Stellar Award winner during this rousing celebration hosted byBishop Lester Love and NY1 News anchor Cheryl Wills. Blessed with a dynamic and captivating voice powerful enough to soothe and encourage the hearts of people everywhere, Burrell has earned the respect of musicians and artists across all genres.
The ESSENCE Festival’s daytime experience, which culminates with Sunday’s tribute, will feature a power-packed daytime lineup for its ESSENCE Empowerment Experience (EEE) and Empower U, all taking place Fourth of July Weekend, July 3-5, 2015. A host of nationally recognized activists, artists and entertainers will gather for the empowering weekend to share tips for personal success. For a full line-up of this year’s daytime speakers and artists, visitwww.essencefestival.com.
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Sponsors of the 2015 ESSENCE FESTIVAL include presenting sponsor Coca-Cola and major sponsors Ford, McDonald’s, My Black Is Beautiful, State Farm, Verizon, Walmart and official media partner MSNBC. Superlounge sponsors include Coca-Cola, Ford and Verizon.
