Earnest Pugh Bringing the Christmas Message on the Road

By Timothy Yap Dec 03, 2014 12:28 PM EST

Gospel artist and worship leader Earnest Pugh is preparing to bring the message of Christmas on the road with his renditions of Christmas carols and originals. Pugh is known for #1 radio hits such as "I Need Your Glory" and "Rain On Us."

His upcoming "Christmas with Earnest Pugh & Friends" concert tour will commence in Philadelphia beginning on December 5th. The exciting yuletide event will feature performances from Pugh's mentee John Paul McGee, an extraordinary pianist; BET Season 4 Sunday Best winner Amber Bullock; and the sultry tenor Keith Williams.

"My team and I have put together a really uplifting program of songs to get people into the Christmas spirit but also to remind them that Jesus is the reason for the season," says Pugh. The concert will feature familiar carols such as "Come All Ye Faithful," "Silent Night" and "O Holy Night."

It will also showcase future classics such as Keith Williams' "Holy to You" (from his Top 10 CD "Tone For Worship") and Pugh's "Ring Dem Bells" (from his "Christmas with Earnest Pugh & Friends" CD that debuted at #2 on Billboard's Top Gospel Albums chart).

Here's a tentative touring schedule:

12/05 Philadelphia, PA Ford Memorial Church (6 PM)

12/06 Raleigh, NC Lamp Lighters Awards Ceremony (7 PM)

12/07 Houston, TX The Light-House Church of Houston (10 AM)

12/08 Shreveport, LA St. Elizabeth MBC Leadership Conference (7 PM)

12/09 Akron, OH Akron Civic Center (7 PM)

12/10 Bridgeport, CT Cathedral of The Holy Spirit (7 PM)

12/14 Atlanta, GA St. James UMC Holiday Concert (5 PM)

12/19 Silver Springs, MD People's Community Church (7 PM)

12/21 Houston, TX The Light-House Church of Houston (10 AM)

12/21 Houston, Texas TBA (5 PM)

12/31 Memphis, TN TBD (New Year's Concert)

For more information, logon at www.earnestpugh.com. For tour booking details and routing updates, contact Troy Clark at (240) 350-215