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Gospel icons Kee and Lawerence to headline A&T Gospel Concert

By Chandler Colclough / October 25, 2019

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Gospel icons Kee and

Lawerence to headline
A&T Gospel Concert
October 25, 2019

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Gospel greats John P. Kee and Donald Lawrence & Company will headline the Praise of Life October 25, 2019
concert for N.C. A&T’s Homecoming.

The concert is 6 p.m. Sunday night at the Greensboro Coliseum. Students can purchase Enjoy Homecoming but
tickets for as low as $26 at the University Ticket Office. Tickets can also be purchased the don’t overdo it
day of the concert for $32.98 at the Greensboro Coliseum, 1921 W. Gate City Blvd. October 25, 2019

The anticipation for the gospel music artists comes a year after gospel icon Kirk Franklin’s
25-year reunion to the N.C. A&T gospel concert stage.

Every year the N.C. A&T Gospel Choir

opens the show, and last year, John P. Kee
performer Kirk Franklin invited the
choir to perform with him on stage.
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eager to see if John P. Kee and Donald Aggies prepare to
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“Seeing my fellow Aggies sharing the

stage with legends like Kirk Franklin is
mind blowing,” Colvin said. “I hope to Read More
see this become a tradition for years to
come.” Gospel artist, Lawrence is
renowned for popular songs such as Advertisement
“Encourage Yourself,” “Back to Eden”
and “The Gift.”

Born in Charlotte, Lawrence went on to

expand his music career at an early age
as the music director for the Tri-City
singers which consisted of singers from
Charlotte, North Carolina, Spartanburg,
South Carolina and Gastonia, North Carolina. Now a notable gospel star, Lawrence is a
multiple Grammy and Stellar award winner. Kee, born in Durham, has taken the gospel
industry by storm. His early music career lies deep in Charlotte, North Carolina. He served
on the New Life Community Center as a singer and director.

Kee also serves as a pastor. His musical work has been noted by Sean “P. Diddy” Combs and
Best Gospel Album at the Soul Train Music Awards. Popular songs include “Lily in the Valley”
and “Jesus is Real.” This will be Kee’s second Gospel Concert performance during A&T’s
Homecoming.

The N.C. A&T Gospel concerts did not always feature famous gospel artists consistently until
the late 2000s. The Gospel concert of 2003 consisted of the N.C. A&T Gospel Choir, the
UNCG Neo-Black Society and the Mount Zion Baptist Church Choir. Gospel concerts back
then were often held in Harrison Auditorium.

The 2002 Gospel Concert in Harrison included Men of Standard and LeJuan Thompson, who
had sung on John P. Kee’s choir. This year’s headliner John P. Kee was also a headliner for
the 2001 Gospel Concert. The Gospel Concert of 2002 did great numbers in its attendees
considering it was held on campus in Harrison Auditorium.

“Although the Gospel Concert is not as popular as the Hip-Hip Concert during Homecoming
festivities, the experience is worth your money,” said Sierra Fryson, a frequent attendee at
the Gospel Concert.

“I would recommend anyone to attend a Gospel Concert, even if they are not religious
because it is more than just praising God, it’s a celebration of togetherness and being
thankful for making it this far in our lives,” Fryson stated.

Chandler Colclough is a North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University senior
journalism student from Charlotte, North Carolina.

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