The Imperials to Perform at Carnegie Hall

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Gospel Music Association Hall of Fame inductees The Imperials will be performing at Carnegie Hall in New York City, New York this coming Thanksgiving holiday weekend.

The group will perform on Friday, November 23, 2007 at 8:00 p.m. The Imperials are a featured artist in the American Gospel Music Thanksgiving Concert at Carnegie Hall in the Isaac Stern Auditorium.

“This is such an amazing opportunity for us,” mentioned Shannon Smith of The Imperials. “This is a once in a lifetime opportunity, and all of us in the group are anticipating it greatly.”

In addition to The Imperials, the concert will feature performances from award-winning singer/songwriter Babbie Mason and Southern Gospel favorites Triumphant Quartet. There will also be a supporting chorus of 200 voices accompanied by the American Festival Symphony and Chorale conducted by Eric Dale Knapp. Chorale members will come from churches all across the United States, such as First Baptist, Dallas, Texas; First Baptist, Stephensville, Texas; Omega Ministries, Lexington, Kentucky; and others from various parts of Tennessee and Mississippi.

Jason Morales of The Imperials said, “What a great way to usher in the holiday season! The Imperials are very honored to be able to participate in such a great event!”

This American Gospel Music Premier at Carnegie Hall is being presented by Christian Music Presenters from Nashville, Tennessee.

For more information on the concert, visit http://www.christianmusicpresenters.com