New York, NY (Top40 Charts/ House of Blues Entertainment) Grammy-Award winning star and Gospel music icon Kirk
Franklin is collaborating with House of Blues Entertainment and its venues across the United States to create a new national gospel tour, "Kirk
Franklin Presents Tye Tribbett" debuting in July.
Tickets go on sale tomorrow, May 31.
Often heralded at "The Elvis of Gospel," Tribbett's high energy, powerful, and infectious music have helped redefine gospel music, and earned him two number one albums, two stellar Awards and three Grammy nominations. His explosive summer 2013 release, Greater Than That claimed the number one spot on Billboard's Top Gospel Chart.
"This is a great chance to share the gift of a spectacular talent like Tye with gospel fans throughout the country in a fresh new show that is unlike any production we've ever seen," said Franklin. "It will be a special experience."
For nearly two decades, Franklinhas been a multi-platinum-selling pioneer in gap-bridging musicianship, uniting audiences across gospel, hip hop, pop and R&B. Last year he joined forces with House of Blues to create a new Gospel brunch experience as part of its year-long 20th Anniversary Celebration.
Tribbett, whose musical features and collaborations include Faith Hill, Justin Timberlake, Sting, Mary J. Blige, John Mellencamp, The
Roots and others said, "I'm excited to have this chance to perform in such unique venues that will allow the audience to be closer to the performances than virtually anywhere else possible.
"We're putting together a show that will take gospel to another new place."
Franklin will be picking a special support guest for each date.
Tour Schedule:
Tues. Jul 01 Philadelphia, PATheatre of Living Arts
Sun. Jul 06 Detroit, MISt. Andrew's Hall
Mon. Jul 07 Cleveland, OHHouse of Blues
Tues. Jul 08 Washington DCFillmore
Wed. Jul 09 New York, NYGramercy Theatre
Mon. Jul 14 Dallas, TXHouse of Blues
Tues. Jul 15 Houston, TXHouse of Blues
Sun. Jul 20 Orlando, FLHouse of Blues
Tues. Jul 22 Charlotte, NCFillmore
Sun. Jul 27 Los Angeles, CAHouse of Blues
Mon. Jul 28 Anaheim, CAHouse of Blues
Tues. Jul 29 San Diego, CAHouse of Blues
About House Of Blues Entertainment
With 100 owned/operated and affiliated clubs and theaters, The House of Blues Entertainment portfolio, a division of Live Nation, is wide-ranging including the legendary Fillmores and the intimate House of Blues clubs throughout the United States. House of Blues Entertainment is the country's pre-eminent live music venue collection featuring state-of-the-art sound and lighting technology in one-of-a-kind custom designed environments aimed to bring fans and artists together in unparalleled musical environments.
