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GLENN BECK GOES GOSPEL AT AMERICAN GOSPEL CELEBRATION

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GLENN BECK TO APPEAR WITH PASTOR JOHN HAGEE AT THE AMERICAN GOSPEL CELEBRATION SEPT. 3

Star-Studded, 3-Day Musical Celebration Also Honors Veterans With Free Homes From Military Support Foundation

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SAN ANTONIO – Aug. 22, 2016 – TV and radio personality Glenn Beck joins Pastor John Hagee in celebrating faith and freedom—and honoring America’s veterans—at the American Gospel Celebration in Louisville, Ky., Sept. 1-3.

As part of the star-studded three days of music, teaching and family fun, the Military Warriors Support Foundation presents one mortgage-free home each day to combat-wounded U.S. military veterans and/or Gold Star spouses. Beck speaks Saturday, Sept. 3, and joins Hagee as Support Foundation founder Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Leroy Cisco presents the American heroes their new homes.

“Glenn Beck stands on the front lines of key issues facing America today and speaks boldly about the value of faith and freedom,” Hagee said. “I can think of no one more fitting to join us as we celebrate these two foundational pillars of our nation at the American Gospel Celebration and as we honor those who have sacrificed for us.”

Glenn Beck is a pioneer in the media business. He currently serves as the CEO of Mercury Radio Arts; the producer of the Glenn Beck Radio Show (the 3rd most listened to show in the country), the author of 26 books, 9 New York Times bestsellers, as well as a significant digital footprint. Additionally, Glenn is the founder and Chairman of TheBlaze and of the non-profit Mercury One; an organization that has over the last 12 months helped over 2,400 Christians living in Iraq and Syria.

He joins the American Gospel Celebration that takes place at Louisville’s Freedom Hall at the Kentucky Exposition Center and features Gospel music’s biggest names. Top artists set to perform include Grammy and Dove Award-winning Diamond Rio, Lee Greenwood, Larry Gatlin, The Crabb Family, Canton Junction and many more.

Diamond Rio

For tickets, go to AmericanGospelCelebration.com.

The Celebration kicks off Thursday, Sept. 1, with a special pre-show Tailgate Event. As food trucks offer fun fare to eat, performers will mingle with attendees and enjoy a gospel music showcase. Attendees can bring a lawn chair and kick back for live music, food and free giveaways.

Aspiring gospel singers who dream of a shot on stage can win a chance to perform at the Tailgate Event and receive free tickets. Just post a solo or group vocal performance on the American Gospel Celebration Facebook page.

The American Gospel Celebration follows the Thursday Tailgate Event with a night of teaching and song. As Pastor Hagee encourages audiences to celebrate faith and freedom, musical groups will include The Crabb Family, The Isaacs, Larnelle Harris, Canton Junction, and

Voices of Lee.

Friday features a second Tailgate Event, more inspiring preaching from Pastor Hagee and music from Booth Brothers, The Hoppers, Larry Gatlin, Gordon Mote, and Voices of Lee. The event comes to its big finish Saturday, Sept. 3, featuring Glenn Beck and Pastor Matt Hagee with musical performances by Diamond Rio and Lee Greenwood.

Keep checking the website as more artists will be announced as the event nears.

John Hagee is known around the world for teaching God’s Word, writing best-selling books and reaching millions through his national radio and television teachings and worldwide, 24 hours a day, seven days a week on GETV.org.

EVENT AT A GLANCE

WHAT: American Gospel Celebration

Larry Gatlin

WHERE: Freedom Hall—Kentucky Exposition Center

Louisville, Kentucky

WHEN: Thursday, Sept. 1; Friday, Sept. 2; and Saturday, Sept. 3

WHO: Thursday, Sept. 1

Pre-Show Tailgate Event

American Gospel Celebration

Pastor John Hagee

The Crabb Family, The Isaacs, Larnelle Harris, Canton Junction, and Voices of Lee

Friday, Sept. 2

Pre-Show Tailgate Event

CRABB FAMILY

American Gospel Celebration

Pastor John Hagee

Booth Brothers, The Hoppers, Larry Gatlin, Gordon Mote, and Voices of Lee

Saturday, Sept. 3

Pre-Show Tailgate Event

Canton Junction

American Gospel Celebration

Glenn Beck

Pastor Matt Hagee

Diamond Rio and Lee Greenwood

TICKETS: AmericanGospelCelebration.com

For more information on the American Gospel Celebration, visit: JHM.org or AmericanGospelCelebration.com

Connect: https://twitter.com/pastorjohnhagee

https://www.facebook.com/JohnHageeMinistries

About Pastor John Hagee JHM.org

John Hagee is founder and senior pastor of Cornerstone Church in San Antonio, Texas, a non-denominational evangelical church with more than 22,000 active members. He also founded John Hagee Ministries, which broadcasts the Gospel on radio and television throughout America and the world, and is the founder of Christians United for Israel, which has grown to become the largest Christian pro-Israel organization in the United States—with over 3.2 million members. One of the leading Christian grassroots movements in the world, Christians United for Israel provides a national platform through which every pro-Israel church, parachurch organization, ministry or individual in America can speak and act with one voice in support of Israel in matters related to Biblical issues. John Hagee has authored 39 books seven of which were on the New York Times best-sellers list including the 2013 blockbuster Four Blood Moons.

About Glenn Beck

Glenn Beck is a leading American media personality, political commentator, author, and founder of TheBlaze, a multiplatform news and entertainment network available on television, radio, and the internet. He is a thirteen-time #1 bestselling author and is one of the few authors in history to have had #1 national bestsellers in the fiction, nonfiction, self-help, and children’s picture book genres. Glenn’s wit, candor, and commanding on-air presence have earned him the loyal support of a large, enthusiastic audience, as well as top ratings on network television and talk radio. He is a leading voice for conservatism and is a staunch defender of the Constitution, individual liberties, and free markets. For more information about Glenn Beck, his books, and TheBlaze, visit GlennBeck.com and TheBlaze.com.

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The Crabb Family, The Isaacs, Canton Junction and more to appear at American Gospel Celebration

CRABB FAMILY

JOHN HAGEE’S STAR-STUDDED AMERICAN GOSPEL CELEBRATION JOINS THE MILITARY WARRIORS
SUPPORT FOUNDATION TO HONOR COMBAT MILITARY FAMILIES WITH NEW HOMES

Diamond Rio

SAN ANTONIO— Pastor John Hagee will keynote the three-day, star-studded American Gospel Celebration Sept. 1-3 in Louisville’s Freedom Hall at the Kentucky Exposition Center. This event is not only a celebration of our faith and freedom but also honors our military veterans. Top artists set to perform include Grammy and Dove Award-winning Diamond Rio, Lee Greenwood, Larry Gatlin, The Crabb Family, Canton Junction and many more.

Adding to the excitement of the American Gospel Celebration, the Military Warriors Support Foundation will honor three combat-wounded heroes and/or Gold Star spouses by awarding them mortgage-free homes during the event. The foundation’s CEO and founder, Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Leroy Sisco, will make the presentation.

“Come celebrate your faith and freedom with outstanding music as we explore God’s Word together finding wisdom from its timeless Truth,” Pastor Hagee said. “I’m also thrilled to have General Sisco join us to honor military heroes. This is an event not to be missed.”

A special pre-show tailgating event outside the Expo Center each night features eat-and-greet with performers, food trucks, giveaways, and more. Plus, a social media contest yields one individual or group the chance to perform at the tailgate party.

For tickets, register online at AmericanGospelCelebration.com.

Isaacs

The Celebration kicks off Thursday, Sept. 1, with a special pre-show Tailgate Event. As food trucks offer fun fare to eat, performers will mingle with attendees and enjoy a gospel music showcase. Attendees can bring a lawn chair and kick back for live music, food and free giveaways.

Aspiring gospel singers (not signed to a record label) who dream of a shot on stage can win a chance to perform at the Tailgate Event and receive a free ticket for each performer to the Celebration. Just post a solo or group vocal performance on social media (unlimited entries) and use hashtag #agctalentsearch.  Seeamericangospelcelebration.com for eligibility rules.

The American Gospel Celebration follows the Thursday Tailgate Event with a night of teaching and song. As Pastor Hagee encourages audiences to celebrate faith and freedom, musical groups will include The Crabb Family, The Isaacs, Larnelle Harris, Canton Junction, and Voices of Lee.

Canton Junction

Friday features a second Tailgate Event, more inspiring preaching from Pastor Hagee and music from Booth Brothers, The Hoppers, Larry Gatlin, Gordon Mote, and Voices of Lee. The event comes to its big finish Saturday, Sept. 3, with Pastor Matt Hagee bringing a timely word and musical performances by Diamond Rio and Lee Greenwood.

Keep checking the website as more artists will be announced as the event nears.

John Hagee is known around the world for teaching God’s Word, writing best-selling books and reaching millions through his national radio and television teachings and worldwide, 24 hours a day, seven days a week on GETV.org.

EVENT AT A GLANCE
WHAT: American Gospel Celebration

WHERE: Freedom Hall—Kentucky Exposition Center (Louisville, Kentucky)

WHEN: Thursday, Sept. 1; Friday, Sept. 2; and Saturday, Sept. 3

WHO:
Thursday, Sept. 1
Pre-Show Tailgate Event

American Gospel Celebration
Pastor John Hagee
The Crabb Family, The Isaacs, Larnelle Harris, Canton Junction, and Voices of Lee

Larry Gatlin

Friday, Sept. 2
Pre-Show Tailgate Event

American Gospel Celebration
Pastor John Hagee
Booth Brothers, The Hoppers, Larry Gatlin, Gordon Mote, and Voices of Lee

Saturday, Sept. 3
Pre-Show Tailgate Event

Pastor John Hagee Book Signing

American Gospel Celebration
Pastor Matt Hagee
Diamond Rio and Lee Greenwood

TICKETS: AmericanGospelCelebration.com

For more information on the American Gospel Celebration, visit: JHM.org orAmericanGospelCelebration.com

Connect:https://twitter.com/pastorjohnhagee
https://www.facebook.com/JohnHageeMinistries

About Pastor John Hagee JHM.org

Harmony Road Host Les Butler to be in the TNN Booth at the CMT Music Fest Fan Fair this Weekend

SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, TN June 5, 2013, Harmony Road TV host, Singing News Publisher and Solid Gospel Radio
host Les Butler will be in the TNN/The Nashville Network booth on Saturday June 8, at noon during the 42nd Annual CMT Music Festival and Fan Fair. Butler will be available to visit with friends and fans,
sign autographs and take pictures. Others who will be in the booth over the weekend include artists such
as The Oak Ridge Boys, Ray Stevens, Lee Greenwood, Crook and Chase, Ralph Emery, Bill Anderson, Mark Chestnut and other TNN personalities.

CMT Music Festival and Fan Fair has been a destination for country music fans for over 40 years. This year the event runs from June 6th -9th. When TNN was re launched last fall, the network continued the

tradition of including Southern Gospel in their programming. TNN continues to grow, adding stations regularly, and is now in tens of millions of homes in locations such as Nashville, Chattanooga,

Birmingham, Chicago, Rochester, NY, Boise, Idaho, Dayton, Ohio, Asheville, NC and more.
“All of us at Harmony Road are happy to be on The Nashville Network. Having Harmony Road on TNN allows us to help share gospel music and its message to core gospel music fans as well as an audience new to Southern Gospel” said Roger Spears, Harmony Road producer. “The opportunities to reach a larger audience, including those who may be presented with the gospel through music for the first time, has been our focus as TNN grows and we continue to add new broadcast and streaming outlets”, continued Spears. “We are excited about this opportunity for Les to represent Harmony Road at a high profile event such as the CMT Music Fest and Fan Fair and we thank TNN for the opportunity”, he concluded.

In addition to Les Butler, other members of the Harmony Road team include gospel pianist Cody McVey, who does many of the interviews and special segments you see on the program. Randy Liner is Technical Director and Roger Spears is Producer. More info can be found at www.harmonyroadtv.com or on facebook at www.facebook.com/harmonyroadtv. You can also email Harmony Road at info@harmonyroadtv.com.