6:27 pm - 08/25/2012
Danny Gokey, Taylor Hicks, and Ayla Brown
TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Besides the serious business of nominating the next president and vice president of the United States, there will also be plenty of quality entertainment at the 2012 Republican National Convention, organizers promised today.
"We've booked outstanding performers and world-famous acts," said Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus, who today announced the entertainers who will be on hand. "The convention attendees will be treated to special performances they will remember for a very long time."
Performers will cover the spectrum of music genres, Priebus said, "Everything from pop and rock to country and gospel."
The performance lineup will feature an exclusive, worldwide premiere of "One Light," a new single from the Grammy award-winning rock band, 3 Doors Down. The group has sold more than 20 million recordings since its 2000 debut.
"We are honored to be asked to play the RNC and are excited about our performance," said Brad Arnold, lead singer of 3 Doors Down. "We consider it a privilege."
Other performers include Lynyrd Skynyrd, the Oak Ridge Boys, Neal Boyd, Randy Owens, Jack Blades of Night Ranger, Taylor Hicks and BeBe Winans.
Click the source for the complete list
Lynyrd Skynyrd
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member and American Icon, Lynyrd Skynyrd is an American rock band best known for popularizing the Southern rock genre during the 1970s with their signature hits like Sweet Home Alabama, Freebird and many others.
http://www.lynyrdskynyrd.com
Tuesday, August 28
3 Doors Down
From that first explosive burst of Kryptonite which ignited their storied career at the top of last decade, to subsequent multi-platinum albums, and a non-stop touring regimen that finds them still notching shows around the world at a record pace, 3 Doors Down have earned a hard-fought pedigree as one of Rock's most exciting and authentic radio icons. Their impressive and steady ascension up the ladder has seen them score multiple #1 hits, snag several Billboard and other awards, and log scores of sold-out shows over a growing global terrain that is nearing 40 countries. 3 Doors Down have sold more than 20 million albums worldwide and have played in excess of over 1,000 shows.
http://www.3doorsdown.com
Wednesday, August 29
Ayla Brown
Ayla Marie Brown is an American recording artist from Wrentham, Massachusetts and former NCAA basketball player. She is also known for her American Idol showing, placing in the Top 16 on season 5 in 2006.
http://www.aylabrown.com
Danny Gokey
Daniel Jay "Danny" Gokey is an American country music singer and church music director from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He was the third place finalist on the eighth season of American Idol. His wife, Sophia, encouraged him to try out for American Idol and died one month before his audition from a congenital heart condition. Danny established the Sophie's Heart Foundation in her memory to make a positive impact on students' lives through a Music and Arts Program
http://www.dannygokey.com/
Thursday, August 30
Taylor Hicks
Taylor Reuben Hicks is an American singer who won the fifth season of American Idol. Hicks got his start as a professional musician in his late teens and performed around the southeastern United States.
http://taylorhicks.com
BeBe Winans
Benjamin "BeBe" Winans is a gospel and R&B singer. He is a multiple Grammy, Dove, NAACP, Soul Train and Stellar-Award winning member of the noted Winans family, most members of which are also gospel artists.
http://www.bebewinans.net
The 2012 Republican National Convention will be held at the Tampa Bay Times Forum August 27-30, 2012.
Can't wait to not go to this!!
Source: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-rele
which idols are going to perform at the RAPEuplican Convention?
Danny Gokey, Taylor Hicks, and Ayla Brown
TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Besides the serious business of nominating the next president and vice president of the United States, there will also be plenty of quality entertainment at the 2012 Republican National Convention, organizers promised today.
"We've booked outstanding performers and world-famous acts," said Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus, who today announced the entertainers who will be on hand. "The convention attendees will be treated to special performances they will remember for a very long time."
Performers will cover the spectrum of music genres, Priebus said, "Everything from pop and rock to country and gospel."
The performance lineup will feature an exclusive, worldwide premiere of "One Light," a new single from the Grammy award-winning rock band, 3 Doors Down. The group has sold more than 20 million recordings since its 2000 debut.
"We are honored to be asked to play the RNC and are excited about our performance," said Brad Arnold, lead singer of 3 Doors Down. "We consider it a privilege."
Other performers include Lynyrd Skynyrd, the Oak Ridge Boys, Neal Boyd, Randy Owens, Jack Blades of Night Ranger, Taylor Hicks and BeBe Winans.
Click the source for the complete list
Lynyrd Skynyrd
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member and American Icon, Lynyrd Skynyrd is an American rock band best known for popularizing the Southern rock genre during the 1970s with their signature hits like Sweet Home Alabama, Freebird and many others.
http://www.lynyrdskynyrd.com
Tuesday, August 28
3 Doors Down
From that first explosive burst of Kryptonite which ignited their storied career at the top of last decade, to subsequent multi-platinum albums, and a non-stop touring regimen that finds them still notching shows around the world at a record pace, 3 Doors Down have earned a hard-fought pedigree as one of Rock's most exciting and authentic radio icons. Their impressive and steady ascension up the ladder has seen them score multiple #1 hits, snag several Billboard and other awards, and log scores of sold-out shows over a growing global terrain that is nearing 40 countries. 3 Doors Down have sold more than 20 million albums worldwide and have played in excess of over 1,000 shows.
http://www.3doorsdown.com
Wednesday, August 29
Ayla Brown
Ayla Marie Brown is an American recording artist from Wrentham, Massachusetts and former NCAA basketball player. She is also known for her American Idol showing, placing in the Top 16 on season 5 in 2006.
http://www.aylabrown.com
Danny Gokey
Daniel Jay "Danny" Gokey is an American country music singer and church music director from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He was the third place finalist on the eighth season of American Idol. His wife, Sophia, encouraged him to try out for American Idol and died one month before his audition from a congenital heart condition. Danny established the Sophie's Heart Foundation in her memory to make a positive impact on students' lives through a Music and Arts Program
http://www.dannygokey.com/
Thursday, August 30
Taylor Hicks
Taylor Reuben Hicks is an American singer who won the fifth season of American Idol. Hicks got his start as a professional musician in his late teens and performed around the southeastern United States.
http://taylorhicks.com
BeBe Winans
Benjamin "BeBe" Winans is a gospel and R&B singer. He is a multiple Grammy, Dove, NAACP, Soul Train and Stellar-Award winning member of the noted Winans family, most members of which are also gospel artists.
http://www.bebewinans.net
The 2012 Republican National Convention will be held at the Tampa Bay Times Forum August 27-30, 2012.
Can't wait to not go to this!!
Source: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-rele
GET OUT OF MY TOWN!!!!!!!!!!!
My aunt already called my dad to complain about my facebook status last week: "I can’t help but look at this terrible weather we’ve been having and take it as a sign. The Republicans are coming…"
BTW, I'm 24.
Edited at 2012-08-25 05:25 pm (UTC)
yearELECTION lol typo. The Reps want FL like hell this year and the Dems don't want to lose precious NC.Edited at 2012-08-25 08:29 pm (UTC)
And not 'cause of the storm...
I'm hoping it won't affect me getting to work. I work near Hyde Park but its in the other direction of downtown so I don't think I'll be too affected. I just hope Kennedy won't be too backed up. Otherwise I don't live super close to downtown or South Tampa so I don't think it'll affect my life that much.
i know ll performed there a few years ago
regardless, he is doing it for the money. he is good friends with oprah and we all know oprah and her friends are obama friendly
fuck all of them
omg this has just made my day. thank you so much!
I nearly vomited.
Yeah it's a bit ... raw ... but so is the Republicans essentially trying to decriminalize rape (unless it's Whoopi Goldberg-style "RAPE rape") in order to ban all abortions.
Akin and Paul Ryan's comments on rape are NAGL.
Gotta love political logic.