Christian artists Selah, Avalon here Oct. 10

**Selah Heralded for its trademark arrangements of hymns and classic songs of faith, Selah continues to win the Dove Award for "Inspirational Album of the Year" every time the group is eligible. Along the way, the Curb recording artist has sold 2.4 million albums and repeatedly hit No. 1 at Christian radio with breakout singles such as "Wonderful, Merciful Savior," "Press On" and "You Raise Me Up." Selah has also appeared on television programs like "The 700 Club," "The Hour of Power," "Life Today with James Robison" and various TBN specials, while gracing the covers of national magazines such as HomeLife and Christian Single. As Selah's most personal recording to date, the new album You Deliver Me, was produced by Dove Award winners Bernie Herms, Jason Kyle, Todd Smith and Allan Hall. The album's 15 tracks include beloved hymns, favorite worship songs and newly-penned selections, all arranged and presented in Selah's signature style. For more information visit www.SelahOnline.com. (Courtesy photo)

The McCook Evangelical Free Church will sponsor the acclaimed Christian musical groups Selah and Avalon in concert on Saturday, Oct. 10 beginning at 7 p.m. at the McCook City Auditorium, West Fifth and C Street, to celebrate the church's 30th anniversary. The public is invited.

Tickets are $15 each for general seating (for all ages). Group ticket packages of $12 for each ticket in groups of ten tickets or more will be offered through September 30. Tickets may be purchased by calling 308-340-8774, ordering online, or stopping by these businesses in Nebraska: Schmicks Market-McCook; Burrows Vision Clinic, McCook; New Life Christian Bookstore, McCook; The Solid Rock-Kearney; and The Shepherd-North Platte.

Two of Christian music's Gold-selling, Dove Award-winning groups, Selah and Avalon, are pleased to announce their co-headlining fall tour, "An Evening with Selah and Avalon." This fall tour will support the long-awaited brand new releases from both vocal groups. Selah's You Deliver Me was released Aug. 25 (Curb Records), while Avalon's new CD, Reborn, hit shelves on Sept. 15 (E1 Music).

**Avalon During Avalon's illustrious career, the modern pop quartet has sold more than three million records and garnered 21 chart-topping singles, six Dove Awards, three Grammy nominations and an American Music Award. In addition to founding member Janna Long, the group is comprised of Greg Long (Janna's husband and group member since '03), Jeremi Richardson, and its newest member, Amy Richardson, making her Avalon debut on Reborn, and who also happens to be Jeremi's wife. Touring since the start of their career, Avalon has not only performed at numerous Women of Faith conferences, but has also appeared on a plethora of key media outlets such as CNN's "Headline News," "World Beat," and "Showbiz Today," as well as The Oxygen Network, QVC, "The 700 Club," "Life Today with James Robison," and "The Hour of Power," among many others. For more information visit www.AvalonLive.com. (Courtesy photo)

"There's a lot of anticipation about this tour," says Selah vocalist Todd Smith. "Both of us -- Selah and Avalon -- are in the midst of personal and artistic renewal ... defining seasons, really. We couldn't imagine a better pairing right now."

"I am thrilled to have Avalon touring with Selah. We have always been big fans of their music and will be honored to share the stage. Two vocal groups, one big night," says Avalon vocalist, Janna Long.

With Reborn, Avalon took a daring move and tapped modern rock eccentrist Ian Eseklin (All Star United, Krystal Meyers, Stellar Kart and Francesca Battistelli), joined by Barry Weeks, to produce the group's 13th project. Along with a new label partnership with E1 Music, Avalon's latest endeavor is arguably their most ambitious to date. Offering aggressive melodies tied with atypical harmonies and guitar-driven moments, their fresh new sound is sure to give dedicated Avalon fans a new twist on the group's well-known formula, while expanding its appeal to a wider audience than ever before.

Selah's first recording in more than three years, You Deliver Me chronicles hope amidst sorrow with deeply personal songs. Last year, founding member Todd Smith and his wife Angie learned that their unborn child would be unable to survive outside of the womb. Their fourth daughter, Audrey Caroline Smith, was born April 7, 2008, and lived for just over two hours. Though Selah's music has long brought hope and comfort to many, it has now taken on a poignant new personal meaning for the group. They are committed to further sharing God's faithfulness and ultimate healing, as represented through the legacy of Audrey's life.

"This is the chance for people to see some of the most talented vocalists in Christian music together on one stage, so needless to say we are getting a lot of great response to this package," says booking agent David Breen of The Breen Agency. "It is for sure more than just another concert tour in the fall -- we feel it is a vocal event that fans of both groups will not want to miss."

"An Evening with Selah and Avalon" will span across the entire eastern half of the United States. In addition to countless fan favorites, tour audiences will also enjoy hearing several new songs from each group. Highlights will include the lead radio singles from each of their new albums.

Current routing for "An Evening with Selah and Avalon":

For more information and the most-up-to date routing visit www.avalonlive.com, or www.selahonline.com.