“Legends of Gospel” is being built as a continuing, multi-date series featuring the biggest and brightest names in gospel, with more performance dates to come.
Ikon Presents has teamed up with Relévé Entertainment President and CEO Dr. Holly Carter to announce “Legends of Gospel: Vegas Residency,” the first gospel music residency on the Las Vegas Strip this music era. “Legends of Gospel” begins Oct. 8-9 at The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas; tickets go on sale on Friday, July 17, at GospelVegas.com.
The opening weekend will feature three of gospels most celebrated and influential acts sharing a stage for the first time: The Clark Sisters, the bestselling female gospel group in history; Grammy, Stellar and Dove winner Fred Hammond; and Dove winner and BET and Grammy nominee Deitrick Haddon (in the main photo).
“Legends of Gospel” is being built as a continuing, multi-date series featuring some of the biggest and brightest names in gospel, with more performance dates set to be revealed soon.
The residency unites Ikon Presents’ live event production and promotion expertise with Carter’s relationships across the gospel, faith-based and entertainment worlds. Carter, who has shaped the careers of many of gospel’s biggest names, joins Ikon Presents as a creative partner.
“Gospel has never had a true home on the Las Vegas Strip – until now,” said Neal Carter for Ikon Presents. “Partnering with Dr. Holly Carter on this residency was essential – her relationships and her vision for gospel music made this the right team to finally bring this genre to the Strip the way it deserves to be.”
Relevé Entertainment Show Producer and Head of Production Keesha Brickhouse said, “Producing the first gospel residency in more than 60 years is an incredible honor. It’s redefining what’s possible for gospel music, and I’m excited to be a part of this historic moment.”
Show Creator and Executive Producer Carter added, “For years, I have envisioned bringing gospel to Las Vegas on this scale. To now unite legendary artists in a groundbreaking residency is more than a milestone, it’s a moment. And I thank God for it. I finally get to fully step into my creativity and bring this vision to life.”
