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As a result of Andraé’s sudden and unexpected hospitalization, Riverphlo Entertainment has decided to postpone this month’s Let the Church Say Amen Celebration Tour.
Ticket holders can contact the venues for information on rescheduled dates.
Andraé is talking and alert and resting comfortably, reports his sister.
Sandra Crouch says:
On behalf of Andraé and the Crouch Family, we appreciate your prayers for a quick and speedy recovery.
The all-star concert tour was scheduled to kick off in Philadelphia on December 6th, paying tribute to Andraé’s legendary career and featuring performances by some of today’s top Gospel artists, including CeCe Winans, Marvin Sapp, Marvin Winans, Israel Houghton, Rance Allen, Gerald Albright, Marcus Cole, Keith Staten, Vonnie Lopez, and Leon Timbo.
Tour dates are currently being rescheduled for March/April 2015. A revised tour schedule will be announced before the Christmas holiday.
