I got the chance to attend the McDonald’s Inspiration Celebration Gospel Tour, featuring J Moss and Regina Belle, in Chicago this past weekend. Three words– I’m lovin’ it. 
The concert was great. It opened with a MAJOR high-energy performance from J Moss. Backed by some great vocalists from Detroit, including the fellas of gospel group 21:03, J Moss commanded the audience’s attention as he opened with a medley of “Psalm 150,” ”I Wanna Be” and “Could’ve Been Me.”
J slowed things down a bit with “Holy One,” before launching into his first single, “Restored.” By the time he got to his latest single, “Rebuild,” the entire vibe of the concert had made a decided shift from party to worship service. To see God’s power move through “Rebuild,” taking root in the lives of folks I’ve never met, was incredible. With hands raised and faces full of tears, the audience worshipped God for his rebuilding power. J’s set ended well with a rousing chorus of “Praise On The Inside.”
Up next was Regina Belle, who launched into her set with the hand-clapping, foot-stomping oh-so-churchy ”Can’t Nobody” from her debut gospel album, Love Forever Shines. She then moved to the classic Walter Hawkins’ cut, “Thank You,” before leading us in her rendition of Chris Tomlin’s “How Great Is Our God.”
Her set continued, and included her classic “If I Could,” which she sang to children as video footage from her recent trip to a Ronald McDonald House played in the background. She finished her set with her hit single, “God Is Good” and I MEAN we sang along with her. LOL
The tour will be stopping in 6 more cities– Newark, NJ; Oakland, CA; Los Angeles, CA; Memphis, TN; Atlanta, GA; and Washington, DC. Click here for more details!
Special shout-out to McDonald’s for the invite and to Alexea Davis of Burrell Communications who took extra special care of me and my wife while we were there!
Before the show, I chatted with both J and Regina, so I’ll be sharing what they had to say over the next couple of days, too. Stick around!
In the meantime, a couple of stage shots from the concert:
Anyone attended the tour yet? Anyone planning to attend when it comes to your area? Talk to me!
I just want to say that my awesome friend, Meaghan Williams, sings background for J Moss. (that was just a sidebar) But God has really done a work in J Moss and I'm excited for what else is in store for him, Regina Belle and the rest of the tour. BRING IT TO ST LOUIS!
LOL @ Kenny for beating me to comment on our friend, Meaghan Williams "The Warrior Princess of Praise"-quoted from her gospelflava review. I'd definitely attend if it comes to STL. As always, supporting Gospel in St. Louis
“The Warrior Princess of Praise” Is this supposed to be a good thing? Some of these names/titles/monikers are a bit much.... Mandatory compliment: that blond mohawk is FIERCE! (finger snap)
Blame gospelflava for that name...those of us tha know her know she would NEVER call herself that. Think inside joke lol
Can't wait until they hit Oakland....looking forward to it All Praises go to GOD!
I would love to attend but I'm down here in the South.....Tampa, FL. How come we don't get any of these types of events in our area. Y'all need to come to the Sunshine State sometimes and visit.
I thoroughly enjoyed the Gospel concert at the park in Clayton County, GA yesterday. It was great to actually meet the artists J. Moss & Brian Courtney Wilson. Both were very pleasant & down to earth and they sound great live. Definitely a thumbs up. Thanks to McDonald's for sponsoring the event.