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Tri-State McDonald's bringing back Gospelfest

January 30, 2012

The McDonald's Tri-State Owner/Operator Association is bringing back Gospelfest May 12 at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J.

The auditions are complete and competitors are preparing to share the stage with some of the biggest names in gospel music, including Shirley Caesar, Donnie McClurkin, Mary Mary, Fred Hammond, Vickie Winans and a special comedy set by Steve Harvey.

Produced and directed by Emmy Award-winning Producer, A. Curtis Farrow, McDonald's Gospelfest is a talent competition that features rising stars of all colors, ages, cultures and faiths competing in a variety of categories. Categories include soloists, youth choir, adult choir, praise dance, step, singing groups and gospel rappers.

McDonald's Gospelfest originated in 1983 under the auspices of the McDonald's Corporation and the McDonald's Tri-State Owner/Operator Association. Throughout the course of the past 29 years, the McDonald's Tri-State Owner/Operator Association has awarded millions of dollars in scholarship money. The McDonald's Gospelfest competition is a fundraising event which supports education opportunities within local communities.

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