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DETROIT, Jan. 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SAMS CLUB is the proud
presenter of the 2006 Super Bowl Gospel Celebration (SBGC). SBGC will bring
an evening of inspirational music, soul-stirring testimonies from NFL players
and surprise guests to help kick off Super Bowl Weekend at the Masonic Temple
on Friday, February 3 at 7:45 p.m. SAMS CLUB is a first time title sponsor.
The seventh annual Gospel Celebration will feature award-winning, singing
sensation Patti LaBelle who will share the stage with the hottest artists in
gospel music including Detroit natives and gospel icons the Winans and Clark
Sisters. In addition Grammy Award winning duo Mary Mary and New Yorks own
Hezekiah Walker and the Love Fellowship Choir will perform.
"At SAMS CLUB, we are committed to giving back to the communities we
serve," said Mark Goodman, executive vice president Marketing, Membership and
E-Commerce, SAMS CLUB. "We appreciate the support of the NFL and warm
hospitality of the city of Detroit."
"Super Bowl Gospel Celebration is proud to have SAMS CLUB as its
presenting sponsor for the first time this year," says Melanie Few, concert
founder and manager, and owner of Results Inc., an Atlanta-based marketing and
entertainment agency. "The show promises to once again be a true highlight of
Super Bowl weekend with inspirational music and testimonies. The audience
will be wowed with this soul-stirring, star-studded event."
The Super Bowl Gospel Celebration evolved from NFL players suggesting an
event during Super Bowl Weekend that highlighted Gospel music. The event has
drawn thousands and has proven to be one of the most attended events during
Super Bowl Weekend. Each year, the gospel concert features the industrys top
artists joined by several current and former NFL players. In the past, NFL
greats Antwaan Randle El, Cris Carter, Curtis Martin, Kurt Warner, Tommie
Harris, Michael Barrow, Troy Vincent, Qadry Ismail, Aeneas Williams, Deion
Sanders, Quincy Carter, LaVar Arrington, Bryan Scott (just to name a few) and
others have given their time to the event. Players share their testimonies
and inspirational messages with the audience.
The Super Bowl Gospel Celebration is presented by SAMS CLUB, and
sponsored in part by Motorola, Burger King and media partners Ebony Magazine,
Comcast, Mix 92.3, Black Gospel Promo, The Detroit News and Detroit Free
Press.
For more information on the 2006 Super Bowl Gospel Celebration, including
artists, event history, media credentials, and sponsor promotions and
opportunities visit http://www.superbowlgospelcelebration.com .
About SAMS CLUB
SAMS CLUB (http://www.samsclub.com ), a division of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
(NYSE: WMT), is the nations largest warehouse chain in the United States
serving small business owners and operators. The purchasing agent of choice,
SAMS CLUB provides every day low cost to more than 47 million entrepreneurs
and consumers nationwide.
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