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HEADLINE: ALW Entertainment Announces 2026 Mother’s Day Celebration Tour:
A National Gospel Extravaganza Honoring Mothers Across America
By Gospel Newsroom, Powered by iPraiseRadio.com
Get ready to celebrate the most important woman in your life with the gift of powerful gospel music and soul-stirring worship! ALW Entertainment has announced its highly anticipated 2026 Mother’s Day Celebration Tour—a nationwide concert series bringing together some of the biggest names in gospel music for an unforgettable weekend of praise, celebration, and family fellowship
The multi-city tour, which has become an annual tradition known as “the perfect gift” for mothers who love gospel music, will sweep across the nation during the second week of May 2026, featuring powerhouse lineups of legendary and contemporary gospel artists
A Celebration Designed for Mothers
“The Mother’s Day Celebration is more than just a concert—it’s a spiritual experience specifically designed to honor motherhood through the power of gospel and soul music,” said representatives from ALW Entertainment, a full-service entertainment company known for producing high-profile national gospel and jazz tours
These events are known for being high-energy, family-oriented, and deeply spiritual. Each show features not only incredible musical performances but also celebratory hosting from popular comedians and personalities who keep the atmosphere joyful between sets
Complete 2026 Tour Schedule
Here’s where you can catch the Mother’s Day Celebration Tour in a city near you:
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND
- Date: Thursday, May 8, 2026
- Time: 8:00 PM
- Venue: Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena
- Lineup: Eddie Levert, Jokia, The Group Fire, Anthony Brown & Group Therapy, Le’Andria Johnson, Jekalyn Carr, John P. Kee
- Tickets: On sale now
BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA
- Date: Thursday, May 8, 2026
- Time: 8:00 PM
- Lineup: To be announced
- Tickets: On sale now
DETROIT, MICHIGAN
- Date: Friday, May 9, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM
- Venue: Fox Theatre
- Lineup: James Fortune, Tamela Mann, Avery Sunshine, Charles Jenkins, Jekalyn Carr, Howard Hewitt
- Tickets: Coming soon
WASHINGTON, D.C.
- Date: Friday, May 9, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM
- Venue: CareFirst Arena
- Lineup: Eddie Levert, Jokia, The Group Fire, Anthony Brown & Group Therapy, Kim Burrell, Maurette Brown Clark, John P. Kee
- Tickets: On sale now
SUNRISE, FLORIDA
- Date: Friday, May 9, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM
- Tickets: On sale now
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
- Date: Saturday, May 10, 2026
- Time: 6:00 PM
- Venue: House of Hope
- Lineup: Hezekiah Walker, Tamela Mann, Charles Jenkins, Jekalyn Carr, James Fortune
- Tickets: On sale now
COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA
- Date: Saturday, May 10, 2026
- Time: 4:00 PM
- Venue: Historic Township Auditorium
- Lineup: Shirley Caesar, Marvin Sapp, Avery Sunshine, Melvin Crispell III, Deitrick Haddon
- Hosts: Jay Lamont or Jonathan Slocumb
- Tickets: On sale now
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA
- Date: Saturday, May 10, 2026
- Time: 5:00 PM
- Venue: Liacouras Center
- Lineup: Eddie Levert, Kierra Sheard-Kelly, The Group Fire, Anthony Brown & Group Therapy, Maurette Brown Clark, John P. Kee
- Tickets: On sale now
A Stellar Lineup of Gospel Royalty
The 2026 tour brings together an incredible mix of gospel legends and contemporary stars, including:
Gospel Icons:
- Shirley Caesar – The “First Lady of Gospel” returns to share her legendary voice and powerful testimony
- Eddie Levert – The O’Jays frontman brings his soulful R&B influence
- John P. Kee – The gospel music innovator known for classics like “Stand”
- Kim Burrell – The vocal powerhouse known for her incredible range and jazzy gospel style
Contemporary Gospel Stars:
- Tamela Mann – The Grammy-winning singer whose catalog recently surpassed 1 billion streams
- Marvin Sapp – The beloved pastor and worship leader
- Hezekiah Walker – The “Bishop of Brooklyn” known for energetic praise
- Anthony Brown & Group Therapy – The progressive gospel collective
- Le’Andria Johnson – The Sunday Best winner and powerful vocalist
- Jekalyn Carr – The young gospel sensation and NAACP Image Award nominee
Rising Stars:
- Avery Sunshine – The soulful vocalist
- Charles Jenkins – The worship leader and songwriter
- James Fortune – The contemporary gospel artist
- Melvin Crispell III – The Sunday Best Season 9 winner
- Deitrick Haddon – The progressive gospel pioneer
- Kierra Sheard-Kelly – Gospel royalty and fashion designer
- Maurette Brown Clark – The powerful worship leader
- The Group Fire – The dynamic vocal group
- Howard Hewitt – The legendary R&B crooner
- Jokia – The emerging gospel talent
What Makes This Tour Special
According to organizers, each show is carefully curated to provide a complete celebration experience:
✅ High-Energy Worship – Expect powerful praise and worship that will have audiences on their feet ✅ Family-Friendly – Designed as a multi-generational celebration where grandmothers, mothers, daughters, and granddaughters can worship together ✅ Comedy & Entertainment – Popular hosts like Jay Lamont and Jonathan Slocumb keep the energy high between performances ✅ Spiritual Renewal – More than entertainment, these concerts are designed to encourage, uplift, and renew faith ✅ Community Connection – An opportunity for church communities to gather outside of Sunday services
Ticket Information & How to Attend
Tickets for all shows are available now at www.alwe.com or through individual venue box offices
For parking and transportation information, attendees should visit the individual venue websites before the show date
About ALW Entertainment
ALW Entertainment is a full-service entertainment company best known for its national production and promotion of gospel and jazz tours, as well as its State Fair Classic Football Game. The company has built a reputation for creating high-quality, family-oriented events that celebrate faith, culture, and community
The Perfect Mother’s Day Gift
With Mother’s Day falling on Sunday, May 11, 2026, these concerts provide the perfect opportunity to treat the mothers in your life to an experience they’ll never forget—an evening (or afternoon) filled with the music they love, surrounded by family and fellow believers.
“This year, don’t just give mom a card or flowers,” the tour organizers encourage. “Give her an experience she’ll treasure forever—an afternoon or evening of powerful gospel music, worship, and celebration with some of the greatest voices in the industry.”
Whether you’re in Baltimore, Chicago, Detroit, Washington D.C., Philadelphia, Columbia, or one of the other tour stops, the 2026 Mother’s Day Celebration Tour promises to be an unforgettable tribute to the women who have shaped our lives through their love, faith, and sacrifice.
Note: Lineups are subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, visit www.alwe.com or contact your local venue.
For more information:
- Visit: www.alwe.com
- Follow ALW Entertainment on social media for updates
- Contact your local venue for accessibility information and group ticket discounts