Published: February 11, 2005
SUPER BOWL CHAMPION TEAM NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS MEMBERS JOINED PATTI LABELLE & TOP GOSPEL ARTISTS AT THE 2005 SUPER BOWL GOSPEL CELEBRATION DURING SUPER BOWL XXXIX WEEKEND
Star Studded Inspirational Evening With NFL Players,
Super Bowl Ticket Give-Away And More
Jacksonville, FL (BlackNews.com) - Super Bowl Champions New England Patriots Players Richard Seymour, Don Davis, Ben Watson and David Patten joined event host Antwaan Randle El of the Pittsburgh Steelers and several other NFL players in an inspirational-filled kick off of Super Bowl XXXIX Weekend at The Super Bowl Gospel Celebration an Evening of Inspiration, Friday, Feb 4.
With
an evening of uplifting music, soul-stirring testimonies from NFL players
and the presentation of a pair of tickets to the "Big Game,"
presented by Super Bowl Gospel Celebration media partner Ebony Magazine
and presenting sponsor McDonalds Corporation, the concert held at Jacksonville's
Shiloh Metropolitan Baptist Church was a big hit with more than 4,000
attendees.
This year's event featured award-winning, singing sensation Patti LaBelle who shared the stage with gospel artists Donnie McClurkin, Karen Clark Sheard, Byron Cage and Kierra KiKi Sheard. Ms. LaBelle serenaded the audience with some gospel favorites and a few inspirational tunes of her own. She was introduced on stage by Samuel and Wilma McNabb, parents of Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Donavan McNabb.
Other NFL players (all top draft picks) who participated in the program were:
- Tommie Harris, Chicago Bears
- Michael Gaines, Carolina Panthers
- Roland Williams, Oakland Raiders
- Alphonso Rountree, Miami Dolphins
- Bryant McKinnie, Minnesota Vikings
- Marcus Stroud, Jacksonville Jaguars
- Mike Logan, Pittsburgh Steelers
- Willie Whitehead, New Orleans Saints
"The 2005 event was phenomenal," says Melanie Few, concert founder and manager, and owner of Results Inc., an Atlanta-based marketing and entertainment agency. "It was a true highlight of Super Bowl weekend from the inspirational music and testimonies to the ticket giveaways. The audience was wowed with this soul-stirring, star-studded event."
In its sixth year, The Super Bowl Gospel Celebration evolved from Christian NFL players wanting an inspirational, family-oriented event during Super Bowl Weekend. The event, a part of the NFL Concert Series, has drawn thousands and has proven to be one of the most attended events during Super Bowl Weekend. Each year, the gospel concert features the industries top artists joined by several current and former Christian NFL players. In the past, NFL greats Cris Carter, Curtis Martin, Kurt Warner, Michael Barrow, Troy Vincent, Qadry Ismail, Aneas Williams, Deion Sanders, Quincy Carter, Levar Arrington, Bryan Scott and more have given their time to the event. Players share their testimonies and inspirational messages with the audience.
The Super Bowl Gospel Celebration also serves as a fundraiser for a non-profit organization in the Super Bowl host city. A portion of the 2005 event proceeds benefits the NFL YET Center in Jacksonville. Additionally, over the last seven years, more than $150,000 has been given away to the event beneficiaries.
The 2005 Super Bowl Gospel Celebration was presented in part by Ebony Magazine, McDonalds, Publix Super Markets, Fox 30, The Florida Times Union, and V101.5 WSOL FM in Jacksonville.
The audience giveaways were plentiful and highlighted when Publix Super Markets representatives thrilled the SBGC crowd by giving away gift certificates for groceries!
For more information on the 2005 Super Bowl Gospel Celebration, including artists, event history, media credentials, and sponsor promotions and opportunities visit www.superbowlgospelcelebration.com
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