Gospel’s ‘Bridge To Believe’ Reveals Details

Gospel artist Bishop Hezekiah Walker tops the lineup for the   Joining the multi-Grammy winner will be Tye Tribbett and gospel singer/songwriter VaShawn Mitchell.

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Along with playing mega-churches across the country, the tour will receive plenty of TV time in select markets with Impact Television network broadcasting the performances from select venues.

“I believe this tour has the power to reach multiple generations and reestablish gospel music in America,” Walker said.  “By collaborating with Tye Tribbett and VaShawn Mitchell, we were able to bring a variety of styles into the mix which really makes this tour stand out.”

There’s plenty of star-power packed into the lineup.  Walker’s classic hits include “Souled Out,” “Grateful,” “I Need You To Survive” and “Every Praise.”

Tribbett’s career is also impressive.  Known as an artist who redefined gospel, Tribbett is the founder of the award-winning gospel group G.A. (Greater Anointing).

Mitchell released a new EP this month – God My God.  The title track is also the EP’s new radio single.

Here’s the schedule:

Sept. 11 – Dallas, Texas, Potter’s House
Sept. 12 – Houston, Texas, New Life Church
Sept. 13 – New Orleans, La., Greater Saint Stephen Full Gospel Brethren Church
Sept. 15 – Miami, Fla., TBA
Sept. 18 – Jacksonville, Fla., Bethel Baptist Institutional Church
Sept. 19 – Austell, Ga., Word Of Faith Family Worship Cathedral
Sept. 20 – Birmingham, Ala., Faith Chapel Christian Center
Sept. 22 – Memphis, Tenn., Greater Community Temple Church Of God In Christ
Sept. 23 – Nashville, TN  Mt. Zion Baptist Church
Sept. 25 – Charlotte, N.C., The Park Church
Sept. 26 – Columbia, S.C., Benedict College
Sept. 27 – Raleigh, N.C., TBA
Sept. 29 – Washington, D.C., TBA
Sept. 30 – Philadelphia, Pa., Sharon Baptist
Oct. 2 – Trenton, N.J., TBA
Oct. 3 – Jamaica, N.Y., Allen Cathedral
Oct. 4 – Pittsburgh, Pa., Mount Ararat Baptist Church
Oct. 6 – Cincinnati, Ohio, Inspirational Baptist Church
Oct. 7 – Detroit, Mich., Triumph Church
Oct. 9 – Chicago, Ill., TBA
Oct. 10 – Indianapolis, Ind., TBA
Oct. 11 – St. Louis, Mo., Friendly Temple Missionary Baptist Church

Bishop Hezekiah Walker appears through Oct. 10.  Tye Tribbett appears Sept. 20-23 & Oct. 9-11.  VaShawn Mitchell appears Sept. 11-19, 25-Oct. 4 and Oct. 11.

Tickets went on sale this week.  Check out BridgeToBelieve.com for more information.