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THE SUPER BOWL SOULFUL CELEBRATION 25th ANNIVERSARY” TO PREMIERE SATURDAY, FEB. 10 ON CBS
Hosted By Cedric the Entertainer and Tichina Arnold of CBS’ THE NEIGHBORHOOD
Acclaimed Creative Adam Blackstone Joins Production Team
Milestone 25th Anniversary Special, in Partnership with the NFL,
Tapes Wednesday, Feb. 7 at the Palms Casino Resort In Las Vegas
in Advance of Super Bowl LVIII, Airing Sunday, Feb. 11 on CBS
CBS presents THE SUPER BOWL SOULFUL CELEBRATION 25th ANNIVERSARY,
(previously known as the “Super Bowl Gospel Celebration”), to air Saturday, February 10 (8:00-
9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network and stream on Paramount+ (live for Paramount+
with SHOWTIME subscribers, or on demand on Pluto TV and cbs.com the day after the special
airs)*. Cedric the Entertainer and Tichina Arnold of CBS’ THE NEIGHBORHOOD are confirmed
to host.
“I’m thrilled to return to the Super Bowl Soulful Celebration stage in Vegas as co-host of
the 25th anniversary broadcast on CBS with my dear friend and ‘The Neighborhood’ co-star,
Tichina Arnold,” said Cedric the Entertainer. “A huge congratulations to Melanie Few for creating
this amazing celebration of music, faith, and football.”
“Co-hosting the 25th anniversary Super Bowl Soulful Celebration with Cedric the
Entertainer is a true highlight for me. Melanie Few’s achievement in hitting this incredible
milestone is a testament to her dedication and the event’s cultural impact,” said Tichina Arnold.
“I’m thrilled to be part of this historic event, and Cedric and I are geared up to bring our energy,
laughter, and soul to this momentous occasion!”
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The one-hour music special, in partnership with the NFL, tapes Wednesday, Feb. 7, at the
Pearl Theater at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, in advance of Super Bowl LVIII, airing
Sunday, Feb. 11 on CBS. Commemorating its silver anniversary this year, the concert event brings
an inspiring blend of music and football to a broadcast television audience. Honorees and
performers will be announced at a later date.
For a quarter-century THE SUPER BOWL SOULFUL CELEBRATION 25th
ANNIVERSARY has captured the hearts of millions through the shared love of music, faith, and
the exhilaration of football. Bridging cultures and igniting inspiration, the Super Bowl LVIII
sanctioned special converges NFL players with award-winning artists and acclaimed musicians
from diverse genres onto a single stage. The result is an unforgettable evening that transcends
boundaries and has become an iconic platform that remains unrivaled as the sole multicultural and
inspirational program sanctioned by the NFL during the electrifying Super Bowl week.
“As a multicultural and multifaceted celebration of togetherness, the Soulful Celebration
has been an integral part of the Super Bowl’s DNA for the past 25 years,” said Arthur McAfee,
NFL Senior Vice President for Football Operations. “We are proud of this storied tradition and
look forward to bringing yet another year of joy and inspiration through music to CBS audiences.”
“We’ve come an incredible distance from our humble gospel brunch beginnings in Miami.
This event has been a labor of unwavering love and dedication, and it’s an immense honor that our
25th Anniversary will debut on a major broadcast network like CBS,” said Melanie Few, founder
of THE SUPER BOWL SOULFUL CELEBRATION. “It’s a privilege to collaborate with the NFL
for 25 years and counting, creating an event that celebrates the powerful intersection of football,
music, and inspiration.”
Joining THE SUPER BOWL SOULFUL CELEBRATION 25th ANNIVERSARY
production team is Grammy-nominated artist Adam Blackstone, who serves as music director. The
special is executive produced by Melanie Few and Valarie Benning Thompson serves as producer.
Tickets for THE SUPER BOWL SOULFUL CELEBRATION 25th ANNIVERSARY are
on sale now and available to the public via Ticketmaster.com. Additionally, to mark this special
occasion, exclusive commemorative 25th Anniversary limited-edition merchandise is available via
the event’s official website SuperBowlSoulful.com or on-site at the special taping in Las Vegas,
allowing attendees to take home a piece of this historic celebration. Talent and taping updates will
be provided at SuperBowlSoulful.com and on X and Instagram at @superbowlsoulful.
About Super Bowl Soulful Celebration
Since its www.SuperBowlSoulful.com inception during Super Bowl XXXIII in Miami in 1999,
the Super Bowl Soulful Celebration (formerly Super Bowl Gospel Celebration) has established a
remarkable imprint during the biggest week in sports as the exclusive NFL-sanctioned
multicultural program. Seamlessly blending two cherished American passions—football and
music— this annual celebration is approaching its 25th year in partnership with the NFL. Past
programs have honored NFL greats including Deion Sanders, Ray Lewis and Troy Vincent, as
well as featured show stopping performances from artists such as Yolanda Adams, CeeLo Green,Chloe Bailey, Kirk Franklin, Snoop Dogg, Pharrell Williams, Patti LaBelle, Erica Campbell,
Gladys Knight, Fantasia, Donnie McClurkin, CeCe Winans, The Players Choir, Anthony
Hamilton, and more. Bridging cultures and igniting inspiration, the Super Bowl Soulful
Celebration is an unforgettable evening that transcends boundaries and unites the sports
community through music. For more information, visit SuperBowlSoulful.com or follow
@superbowlsoulful.
*Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers will have access to stream live via the live feed of
their local CBS affiliate on the service. Paramount+ Essential subscribers will not have the option
to stream live but will have access to on-demand on Pluto TV and cbs.com the day after the special
