Grammy-winner Bobby Jones -- the host of a popular and long-running gospel music program on cable television -- will visit Newport News next month.
Jones will be in town Sept. 8 to host The Andrew Shannon Gospel Music Weekend Celebration, which is part of the Southeast Community Day event.
Jones' show "Bobby Jones Gospel" is the BET network’s flagship gospel program. It will launch its record-breaking 31st season Sunday, Oct. 2.
A press release described his importance to the black gospel community. That importance extends beyond his TV show, which as been on the air steadily since 1980. Jones is also a performer and radio host.
"Jones along with the New Life Singing Aggregation and The Nashville Super Choir performs all styles of gospel music and welcomes an array of gospel artists. The Bobby Jones Gospel Radio Show and The Bobby Jones Gospel Countdown, airs on The Sheridan Radio Network, has become a favorite of Gospel Music lovers from coast to coast."
The Gospel Music Weekend will feature performers including Luther Barnes, God's Image and Dorothy Norwood.
Continue reading to see a news release with details about Southeast Community Day and the Gospel Music Weekend.
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"Mr. Gospel" Ambassador Dr. Bobby Jones Will Host "The Andrew Shannon Gospel Music Weekend Celebration" during the 22nd Annual Southeast Community Day Parade and Festival in Newport News, Virginia!
Ambassador Dr. Bobby Jones, Gospel TV Pioneer, Educator and host of BET's Bobby Jones Gospel which airs Sunday mornings at 9:00 am EST on Black Entertainment Television (BET) is coming to Newport News to host the Andrew Shannon Gospel Music Weekend Celebration during the 22nd Annual Southeast Community Day Parade and Festival. The Ambassador will be joined by Co-host Humilitee, online talk show personality, marketing strategist and editor of DrBobbyJonesMagazine.com the official social network for Ambassador Dr. Bobby Jones Humilitee.
Dr. Bobby Jones is credited with taking Gospel Music to mainstream airwaves via cable television. Dr. Jones has been a mainstay and creative force behind the country's most unique and original musical genre. Bobby Jones Gospel, for which he is best known as host and executive producer, has been seen on BET since November 1980 and is one of the network's most popular shows. Jones along with the New Life Singing Aggregation and The Nashville Super Choir performs all styles of gospel music and welcomes an array of gospel artist. The Bobby Jones Gospel Radio Show and The Bobby Jones Gospel Countdown, airs on The Sheridan Radio Network, has become a favorite of Gospel Music lovers from coast to coast.
Bobby Jones comes from a rural poor background, he worked unyieldingly to bring his love for gospel music to the world. It could be said that, he is simply a country boy who loves the Lord, his family, his friends, his fans, and his supporters and a tremendous love for gospel music, television, radio and stage. Dr. Bobby Jones has sought to unite a part of this world in peace and love and will always do whatever he can to contribute to the betterment of humanity.
Southeast Community Day Parade & Festival Celebrating 22 Years!
Andrew Shannon, FounderSchedule of Activities:
Friday, September 7th, 2012
DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. PRESIDENTIAL RECEPTION (VIP Advanced Registration Required)
5:30 p.m., Sept. 8. The Rev. Robin Scott King, niece of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. will serve as the Keynote Speaker at the Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center, 2410 Wickham Avenue, Newport News, Virginia. VIP Reception at the Downing Gross Cultural Arts Center (Advanced registration required)
Special guests include the JB Ensemble-Wilmington, North Carolina; Richmond, Virginia Chapter of GMWA Choir, Renaissance Choir - Winston-Salem, North Carolina; Pentecostal Followers of Christ - Suffolk and Rick Gallaer, Vice Chairman of Pomoco Auto Group - Parade and Festival "Citizen of the Year!"
Saturday, September 8th, 2012
*10:00 a.m., Sept. 8. Southeast Community Day Parade - Parade Viewing Stand located at 2201 Jefferson Avenue, Newport News,
* 12:30 p.m., Sept. 8. Commemorative March in Memory of Dr. MLK, Jr. and the Families and Victims of the 9/11 Tragedy - 11th Anniversary
*12:45 p.m.-1:30 p.m., Sept. 8. The Rev. Robin Scott King will speak at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza for the Festival Opening Ceremony. Congressman Scott Rigell will provide remarks.
*1:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m., Sept. 8. Festival Entertainment at the Dr. MLK, Jr. Plaza. Festival Host - Dr. Bobby Jones; Co-Host - Humilitee; national recording artists Luther Barnes, God's Image, regional, state and local entertainment.
7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m., Sept. 8. The Andrew Shannon Gospel Music Weekend Celebration continues at the Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center with Barry Smith serving as Host and performances featuring national recording artists Luther Barnes; DaHype Youth Choir of St. Paul Baptist Church (Richmond, VA); JW & Higher Praise (Selma, NC); JB Ensemble; Richmond VA Chapter of GMWA Choir and Caprichia Moses
Sunday, September 9th, 2012 SUNDAY MATINEE!!
3:00 p.m., Sept. 9. Festival Entertainment at the Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center featuring Glenn Jones, R & B national recording artist. Glenn Jones will appear live and in concert for a Special matinee R& B performance.
4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m., Sept. 9. The Andrew Shannon Gospel Music Weekend Celebration culminates at the Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center with Event Host - Barry Smith and performances featuring national recording artists Dorothy Norwood "Gospel's Greatest Storyteller" and God's Image "GI"; DaHype Youth Choir of St. Paul Baptist Church (Richmond, VA); JW & Higher Praise (Selma, NC); JB Ensemble (Wilmington, NC); Richmond VA Chapter of GMWA Choir; Whirlwind of Fire and The Word (Newport News): and Walter "DJ" Davis, Jr. (Hampton)
For more information contact Andrew Shannon at (757) 877-0792; Edna V. Davis, at (757) 218-8157 or Frankie Price, Parade Chairman (757) 722-7754.
Free and Open To The Public!
Southeast Community Day Parade and Festival
Copyright 2012 by Andrew Shannon. All rights reserved.
Humilitee, Community Affairs Director & Talent Coordinator
This is the largest community event in VA! (3 day event) Please make sure you are there! Make sure to visit our website to see my photos of previous Southeast Community Day Parade & Festival activities.
The Andrew Shannon Gospel Music Weekend Celebration takes place four times a year (September, November, January and May).