All-Star Gospel Heading To Houston

HOUSTON, TX. (All-Star Gospel PR) - All-Star Gospel is an annual musical event that happens during NBA's All-Star Weekend and is in conjunction with the All Star Gospel Jam aka'Slammin' Jammin' Jubilee.' All-Star Gospel Jam is a FREE community youth event held during NBA All-Star Weekend. All-Star Gospel Jam will bring NBA players, artist and special guests the excitement of All- Star Weekend to over 300 young people from the Houston area! The day consists of basketball clinics, 3/3 tournaments, music, contests, food, and entertainment activities (performance by pound per pound Strongest Man in the World - Dennis Rogers) for young people aged 9-16.

On February 17th in Houston, TX at The Fountain of Praise at 8pm, the All-Star Gospel event will present an exuberant, contemporary concert featuring performers such as Israel & New Breed, J Moss, Micah Stampley, Dave Hollister plus a special guest. Celebrating music without borders, All-Star Gospel will gather music's closest cousins - Gospel & Christian - to weave together a fun, music-filled night of the best of both genres. Tickets are $25 (general admission) & $30 (VIP) and are now available at Fountain of Praise, local record and book stores and by registering at www.allstar-gospel.com.

The evening will also include the participation of a star-studded line-up of current and former NBA players in various roles, which include serving as Masters of Ceremonies, introducing artists and sharing testimonies of their personal walks of faith. Among invited are Corey Maggette (LA Clippers), Avery Johnson (Head Coach - Dallas Mavericks), Michael Redd (Milwaukee Bucks), Ervin Johnson (Milwaukee Bucks), Charlie Ward (Coach - Houston Rockets), Derek Anderson (Houston Rockets), Sean May (Charlotte Bobcats), Allan Houston and many others. The night will also include a special honoring of NBA moms and salute/tribute to Charlie Ward and Allan Houston (retired NBA players).

All-Star Gospel was brought to fruition by President of the Los Angeles based Sovereign Agency, Monica Bacon, who also is the Senior Vice-President of gospel music industry leader, Gospo Centric Records. With 17-years plus experience in the music industry, Bacon has helped propel the careers of an impressive array of artists. She is always looking for ways to extend the excitement for music and ministry through different ventures. Bacon states, 'I see the All-Star Gospel concert as an event where music, ministry and basketball meet and God is exalted.'

All-Star Gospel will be supported by a wide range of sponsors including, Higher Vision Sports, ME Entertainment.

Additional information about the festival, participating artists, set times and lineup is available at www.allstar-gospel.com and will be continuously updated.