90th Shellebration: The Gathering ft. Evvie McKinney

From September 10th-13th, The Overton Park Shell 90th Birthday Weekend will present back-to-back days featuring unique collaborations as Memphis comes together to pay tribute to the legacy of our historic stage.
The Gathering Schedule
12:00 PM - Gates Open
1:00 PM – 1:05 PM - Welcome & Opening Remarks | Ephie Johnson & Natalie Wilson
1:05 PM – 1:10 PM - Liturgical Dance Performance ft. Cooler Kids/Cooler Grands Performance
1:12 PM – 1:15 PM - Performance by Josiah Turner of Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church
1:15 PM – 1:20 PM - Melvin Cole (Pure Academy)
1:25 PM – 1:30 PM - Princeton James Productions ft. Cooler Kids/Cooler Grands Performance
1:32 PM – 1:37 PM - Spoken Word by Jeffrey Johnson
1:40 PM – 1:45 PM - Spoken Word
1:45 PM – 1:50 PM - Ephie Johnson with Neighborhood Christian Center
1:55 PM – 2:20 PM - Tennessee Mass Choir Performance
2:25 PM – 2:55 PM - Evvie McKinney Performance
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About Ephie Johnson (Event MC):
Sharing my voice is more than a performance; it’s a calling, and a way to touch hearts. With over 30 years of worship leading and musical performances. I’ve seen how music can heal wounds, uplift spirits, and unite communities.
Whether in a church, special event, commercial, or movie, music connects and inspires. A gentle hymn can bring peace, while a lively song can bring joy and energy. It's a privilege to be part of these moments, offering comfort, hope, and celebration through song.
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About Evvie McKinney:
Influenced by the fabled and fertile Memphis music scene, Evvie McKinney’s unique merging of good ol’ gospel vibes, current pop sensibility and deep-rooted soul has her perfectly positioned for international acclaim. And she has no doubt that God has planned exactly that for her: “I’ve been called a ‘superstar’ since I was in diapers,” she laughs with a humble confidence.
She is now well on her way, having won the inaugural season of the voice competition, “The Four” on Fox Network and then following that up in 2021 with her first #1 radio hit, “Just Like God,” from her debut EP, This Is Evvie McKinney, which earned her Stellar and KLOVE Fan Award nominations.
Growing up, Evvie was surrounded by a large and devout family. Her mother’s determination and unwavering faith filled their home with an expectation of divine intervention. In fact, her large family was actually able to build their home by entering a Habitat for Humanity contest. Amazingly, her mother’s letter was chosen from 20,000 entries. Miracles are still happening for singer/songwriter Evvie McKinney. From the age of seven, Evvie was singing at services and on holidays at her home church, and at “every other church around Memphis.” In 2015, when she was only 14, Evvie moved to New York to go on the road with her brother’s band, Gedeon Luke and The People, touring nationally and internationally.