Fantasia’s comeback seems to be getting sweeter. The former American Idol winner will headline the upcoming Super Bowl Gospel Celebration at the UNO Lakefront Arena in New Orleans on February 1. The event is a precursor to the NFL Super Bowl game on February 3, which will boast a halftime show performance from Beyonce.
In addition to Fantasia, the Gospel Celebration will feature gospel music singers Donnie McClurkin, Pastor Marvin Winans, Bishop Paul S. Morton of New Orleans, and several local acts. The event will be hosted by ABC’s “The View” member Sherri Shepherd and Gospel phenom Kirk Franklin.
Since launching in 1999 during Super Bowl XXXIII in Miami, the gospel celebration has donated more than 4,000 tickets and a portion of its proceeds to local and national charities. This year’s beneficiaries include the Malcolm Jenkins Foundation and The Sharper Kids Foundation. The former was founded by New Orleans Saints player Malcolm Jenkins while the latter was founded by Darren Sharper – a former Saints player and brother to former Seattle Seahawks player Jamie Sharper.
As far as Fantasia, she recently announced the title of her upcoming fourth studio album, The Side Effects of You, which is led by the first single “Lose To Win.”
Fantasia shot the music video for “Lose To Win” earlier this week. See photos from the actual shoot here…
It’s official: Fantasia is set to headline the Super Bowl Gospel Celebration! The Grammy Award-winning artist will be taking center stage on February 1st at this year’s event, and fans have already expressed their excitement. This show promises to be one of the season’s most anticipated events, featuring some of the biggest names in gospel music. It’ll also serve as a great opportunity for Fantasia to showcase her amazing talent and celebrate her success over the past few years. Let’s take a closer look at why she was tapped to lead this star-studded celebration!
Artist Background
Fantasia Barrino, the American R&B singer-songwriter best known for her hit single “When I See U,” has been tapped to headline this year’s Super Bowl Gospel Celebration. The event will take place on February 1st at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Arizona.
A Grammy Award winner and former “American Idol” winner, Fantasia is no stranger to music industry success. She released her self-titled debut album in 2004, which was certified platinum within a few months of its release. She followed up with two more albums—2006’s “Fantasia” and 2010’s “Back to Me”—which both went gold.
In addition to being an acclaimed recording artist, Fantasia also starred as Celie in the Broadway production of “The Color Purple” from 2007–2008. Her performance earned her critical acclaim, including a Drama Desk award nomination for Outstanding Actress In A Musical. This appearance solidified Fantasia’s status as one of today’s most successful multi-hyphenate artists.
With a career that spans over 15 years, it comes as no surprise that Fantasia was chosen to perform at the Super Bowl Gospel Celebration – she is truly a powerhouse vocalist who knows how to put on an unforgettable show!
Event Details
As one of the most anticipated events of Super Bowl Sunday, the annual Gospel Celebration is sure to be a night filled with spiritual and uplifting music. Fantasia will take center stage alongside some of gospel’s biggest names, including Grammy Award-winning artist Yolanda Adams and chart-topping duo Mary Mary.
The event promises an evening of inspiring performances from these talented artists as well as a special tribute to NFL legends who have retired in the last year. The show also promises to feature surprise guests and much more! In addition to live musical performances, attendees can expect food trucks, interactive games, and other activities throughout the stadium grounds before and after the show.
Tickets for this star-studded celebration are already on sale via Ticketmaster outlets nationwide – so don’t miss your chance to witness what is set to be an unforgettable performance by Fantasia at this year’s Super Bowl Gospel Celebration!
Conclusion
I’m so excited that Fantasia has been tapped to headline the Super Bowl Gospel Celebration! She’s an incredible artist with a long and successful career, so I know she’ll put on an amazing show. It’s sure to be one of the highlights of the week leading up to the big game.
Fantasia is no stranger to gospel music, having grown up singing in her church choir. Her powerful voice combined with her passionate performance style make her a perfect fit for this event. Fans will get to experience something truly special when they attend the celebration.
The Super Bowl Gospel Celebration promises to be a night full of inspiring music and uplifting messages from some of today’s top gospel performers. I can’t wait to see what Fantasia brings to the stage!
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