Las Vegas, NV | July 15, 2026 — IKON Presents has teamed up with Dr. Holly Carter, President & CEO of Relévé Entertainment, to announce “Legends of Gospel: Vegas Residency,” the first Gospel music residency on the Las Vegas Strip this music era! The opening weekend will feature three of Gospel music’s most celebrated and influential acts sharing a single Strip stage for the first time: the highest-selling female gospel group in history – The Clark Sisters; one of the most honored artists in gospel music, having earned numerous Stellar Awards, Dove Awards and a Grammy – Fred Hammond and multiple Stellar Awards, Dove Award and BET and Grammy Award- nominee – Deitrick Haddon. The historic residency begins October 8 and 9, 2026 at The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas. Tickets go on sale on Friday, July 17, 2026, at GospelVegas.com.
These October dates mark the first chapter of the residency and a first in this Gospel music era. The “Legends of Gospel” is being built as an ongoing, multi-date concert series, featuring some of the biggest and brightest names in Gospel music, with further performance dates set to be revealed in coming months.
The residency unites IKON Presents’ live event production and promotion expertise with Dr. Holly Carter’s deep relationships across the gospel, faith-based and entertainment worlds. Carter, who has shaped the careers of many of Gospel music’s biggest names, joins IKON Presents as a creative partner in bringing both her industry relationships and her vision for elevating Gospel music, to the Strip’s biggest stages.
“Gospel has never had a true home on the Las Vegas Strip — until now,” said Neal Carter, spokesperson for IKON Presents. “Partnering with Dr. Holly Carter on this residency was essential — her relationships and her vision for Gospel music made this the right team to finally bring this genre to the Strip the way it deserves to be.”
Show Producer and Head of Production for Relevé Entertainment Keesha Brickhouse commented, “Producing the first Gospel residency in more than 60 years is an incredible honor. It’s redefining what’s possible for Gospel music, and I’m excited to be a part of this historic moment.”
Show Creator and Executive Producer, Dr. Holly Carter added, “For years, I have envisioned bringing Gospel to Las Vegas on this scale. To now unite legendary artists in a groundbreaking residency is more than a milestone, it’s a moment. And I thank God for it. I finally get to fully step into my creativity and bring this vision to life.”
