Patti Labelle to Release First Gospel Album

2006-11-10

Los Angeles, CA – November 21, 2006 will mark the day that Patti LaBelle fans have been waiting on for decades. On this day, the legendary entertainer journeys back to her church roots to release her highly anticipated, first-ever gospel album released by Umbrella Recordings entitled The Gospel According to Patti LaBelle. As one of the most celebrated and recognizable voices in music, Patti teams up with Grammy Award winning artists Kanye West, Mary Mary, Yolanda Adams, and CeCe Winans for an inspirational album like none other.

The Gospel According to Patti LaBelle which features production by music veterans Gordon Chambers, Sami McKinney, Troy Taylor, and Nisan Stewart, is bound to be a classic in inspirational music. The up-tempo first single “Anything” features beloved gospel duo Mary Mary, and celebrated multi-platinum rapper Kanye West. Additional guests on the album include CeCe Winans on heart-felt single “Walking Away,” Winona Judd on the soul-stirring ballad “Everything,” Yolanda Adams on refreshing “Where Love Begins,” and The Soul Seekers on foot-stomping “God Ain’t Through.” Patti’s renowned voice resonates throughout the disc with 12 harmonious spirit-filled tracks that are bound to fill audiences with joy.

Patti is currently on “The Gospel According to Patti” tour presented by Chrysler and American Airlines. During the 14-city tour which kicked off in Dallas, TX on October 7th, Patti will perform songs from her from The Gospel According to Patti LaBelle.

Tour Dates

Church Name	Date	Location
The Potter’s House	October 7	Dallas, TX
St. Agnes Baptist Church	October 13	Houston, TX
West Angeles COGIC	October 27	Los Angeles, CA
House of Hope	October 28	Chicago, IL
Trinity Broadcasting Network Appearance	November 3	Nashville, TN
Deliverance Evangelistic Church	November 10	Philaphia, PA
Christian Cultural Center	November 17	Brooklyn, NY
Greater Grace	December 1	Detroit, MI
Jericho City of Praise	December 2	Landover, MD
New Birth Missionary Baptist Church (BET Special )	December 6	Atlanta, GA
Cricket Arena (University Park Baptist Church, New Birth)	December 8	Charlotte, NC
The Fox Theater	December 10	St. Louis, MO
Faithful Central Bible/Church/The Forum	December 16	Los Angeles, CA
The Wolstein Center at Cleveland State University	December 23	Cleveland, OH
New Jersey Performing Arts Center	January 7	Newark, NJ

For more information on the tour, please visit www.pattilabellegospel.com.