Praise 103.9’s Inspiration and Music Conference will put attendees in front of the biggest Inspirational stars, and profound professionals who will educate attendees on a variety of topics. The conference will feature the biggest names in the gospel industry including Kirk Franklin, Fred Hammond, Hezekiah Walker, Marvin Sapp and more! The conference will include a number of workshops including the “Best Singer in America” competition where the winner will get $5,000, a record deal, and a song produced by Gospel sensation James fortune. Marvin Sapp and Fred Hammond will teach attendees the in’s and outs of the music industry. In addition, there will be workshops on finances, marriage enrichment, legal advice with My Philly Lawyer- Dean Weitzman, and a workshop for the singles.
One of the big additions to the conference this year is the finale concert that will featureMarvin Sapp, Smokie Norful, Israel Houghton, Earnest Pugh, William McDowell, James Fortune, Jessica Ready, and JJ Hairston & Youthful Praise; Free to the first 1,000 tickets purchased to the conference.The artists in attendance include Kirk Franklin, Marvin Sapp, Fred Hammond, Hezekiah Walker, Smokie Norful, Maurette Brown Clark, Tye Tribbett, James Fortune, Kerry Douglass, Regina Belle, William McDowell, Jessica Reedy, Earnest Pugh, JJ Hairston, Israel Houghton, Coco Brother,
The concert will take place March 10, 2012, 12:00pm-10:00pm at the PennsylvaniaConvention Center. 11th and Arch, Philadelphia, Pa. (Rooms 120-126)
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