Pat Boone And Friends Say 'Thank You, Billy Graham'
Legendary singer Pat Boone has brought together a host of stars across the musical spectrum to pay tribute to “America’s Pastor,” 86-year-old evangelist Billy Graham.
Legendary singer Pat Boone has brought together a host of stars across the musical spectrum to pay tribute to “America’s Pastor,” 86-year-old evangelist Billy Graham.
The all-star lineup of artists and speakers on the video includes Lee Ann Rimes, Kenny Rogers, Michael McDonald, Larry King, Andraé Crouch, and others.
Boone was particularly thrilled when U2 frontman Bono, who gives the opening monologue on the tribute, agreed to participate.
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“I said, ‘I think it’s time Boone-o met Bono,’” Boone told RTE.ie.
Collaborating alongside gospel producer David Pack and country singer Billy Dean, Boone wrote “Thank You, Billy Graham” in light of Graham’s last American crusade, which will be begin tonight and last until Sunday at Flushing Meadows Corona Park in Queens, NY.
“I was surprised that no one had thought to pay tribute in music to this great man before and I knew it was time,” Boone noted. “He has brought so many people across the world closer to God. We owe him a huge debt of gratitude.”
“Thank You Billy Graham,” which releases to radio outlets today in conjunction with the crusade, will be featured on the 71-year-old Boone’s upcoming album Glory Train, which is due out August 9th. The album is one of five that Boone plans to release this year and next year to commemorate the end of his 50-year career in music.
Already having released American Glory, an album of patriotic songs, in March, Boone will be releasing the country flavored Ready to Rock in July followed by Glory Train and the ballad collection Hopeless Romantic in August. The R&B showcase We Are Family, which will feature artists like James Brown and Sister Sledge, will release early next year.
“I see this as my fireworks display,” Boone said. “If I can get on five different charts with five different types of music in one year, I’ll fell like I made a mark.”
To view the video for, “Thank You, Billy Graham,” click here.
More information about Pat Boone can be found at www.patsgold.com.
