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Grammy-nominated Jekalyn Carr to sing the national anthem at Celebration Bowl

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By Shelia Poole
Dec 12, 2017

Gospel artist Jekalyn Carr will perform the national anthem at the 2017 Celebration Bowl on Saturday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

The game, which begins at noon, pits North Carolina A&T State University against Grambling State University.

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In 2016, Carr, a singer, speaker and preacher, released her album, “The Life Project,” which included the single, “You’re Bigger.”  Soon, she will release her first book, “You Will Win: Inspirational Strategies To Help You Overcome” and her fourth album, “One Nation Under God.”

Event:

2017 Celebration Bowl will be held noon Saturday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, 1414 Andrew Young International Blvd. NW. For tickets go the Celebration Bowl website   or Ticketmaster, ( 1-800-745-3000.) The Celebration Bowl also offers a "ME Plus 3" ticket purchase offer has been extended through Friday. Fans can purchase four tickets for the price of three. Ticket prices range from $50 to $175. www.thecelebrationbowl.com

About the Author

Shelia has worked at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution for more than 30 years. Previously, she worked at The Lexington Herald-Leader and The Louisville Defender. Her beat is a bit of a mixed bag that includes religion and spirituality, culture and trends, race and aging. She earned degrees from Spelman College and Northwestern University.

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