90th Shellebration: The Gathering ft. Evvie Mckinney

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From September 10th-13th, The Overton Park Shell 90th Birthday Weekend will present back-to-back days featuring unique collaborations as Memphis comes together to pay tribute to the legacy of our historic stage. The Gathering Schedule: 12:00 PM - Gates Open 1:00 PM – 1:05 PM - Welcome & Opening Remarks | Ephie Johnson & Natalie Wilson 1:05 PM – 1:10 PM - Liturgical Dance Performance ft. Cooler Kids/Cooler Grands Performance 1:12 PM – 1:15 PM - Performance by Josiah Turner of Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church 1:15 PM – 1:20 PM - Melvin Cole (Pure Academy) 1:25 PM – 1:30 PM - Princeton James Productions ft. Cooler Kids/Cooler Grands Performance 1:32 PM – 1:37 PM - Spoken Word by Jeffrey Johnson 1:40 PM – 1:45 PM - Spoken Word 1:45 PM – 1:50 PM - Ephie Johnson with Neighborhood Christian Center 1:55 PM – 2:20 PM - Tennessee Mass Choir Performance 2:25 PM – 2:55 PM - Evvie McKinney Performance About Ephie Johnson (Event MC): Sharing my voice is more than a performance; it’s a calling, and a way to touch hearts. With over 30 years of worship leading and musical performances. I’ve seen how music can heal wounds, uplift spirits, and unite communities. Whether in a church, special event, commercial, or movie, music connects and inspires. A gentle hymn can bring peace, while a lively song can bring joy and energy. It's a privilege to be part of these moments, offering comfort, hope, and celebration through song. Artist Socials: WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | YOUTUBE About Evvie McKinney: Influenced by the fabled and fertile Memphis music scene, Evvie McKinney’s unique merging of good ol’ gospel vibes, current pop sensibility and deep-rooted soul has her perfectly positioned for international acclaim. And she has no doubt that God has planned exactly that for her: “I’ve been called a ‘superstar’ since I was in diapers,” she laughs with a humble confidence. She is now well on her way, having won the inaugural season of the voice competition, “The…

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