|   Posted: November 19, 2014   |   Updated: November 19, 2014

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., and NASHVILLE, Tenn. (PRWEB) November 19, 2014

The 7th Annual Rock & Worship Roadshow, presented by Compassion International, the world’s leading authority in holistic child development through sponsorship, has just released its official 2015 tour dates. Kicking off on February 18 in Dallas, TX, the 23-date tour will run through March 29 and end in Bossier City, LA.

This year’s all-star lineup delivers leading names in Christian music, including tour founders MercyMe, who will be joined by Crowder, Matt Maher, Jamie Grace, Tedashii and Group 1 Crew. Newcomer artists I Am They and Jon Guerra will join this exceptional cast, along with guest speaker Shaun Groves.

“The success of The Rock & Worship Roadshow over the last six years has been incredible,” shares Brian Seay, executive producer of the tour. “The quality and variety of the artists in our 2015 lineup ensures that we will continue to provide the entire family – parents and kids alike – with an unforgettable evening of ministry and music presented by Compassion International."

“The lives of thousands of children in poverty have been changed forever as a result of The Rock & Worship Roadshow,” said Mark Hanlon, Compassion’s senior vice president of global marketing and engagement. “And we know thousands more will benefit from this new tour. We are proud to partner with these incredible artists in our ongoing efforts to release children from poverty in Jesus’ name.”

2015 ROCK & WORSHIP ROADSHOW TOUR DATES

FEBRUARY

18 - Dallas, TX*
19 - Springfield, MO
20 - Chattanooga, TN
21 - Mobile, AL
22 - Southaven, MS
26 - Indianapolis, IN
27 - Charlottesville, VA
28 - Charleston, WV**

MARCH

01 - Carbondale, IL
05 - Columbus, OH
06 - Pittsburgh, PA
07 - Louisville, KY
12 - Kent, WA (Seattle)
13 - Boise, ID
14 - Portland, OR
15 - Spokane, WA
19 - Sacramento, CA
20 - Fresno, CA
21 - Long Beach, CA
22 - Phoenix, AZ
26 - Colorado Springs, CO
27 - Lubbock, TX
28 - Houston, TX*
29 - Bossier City, LA

*Select dates will have alternate ticketing structure. **Alternate line-up on this show.

General admission will be $10 per person at the door. A VIP ticket will also be available for $50 per person and will include a Q&A with select artists, early entrance for premium seating, an exclusive tour t-shirt, a VIP laminate and more.

Since 2009, this family-friendly tour has performed more than 150 shows to an audience of 1.2 million. According to Pollstar in 2012, the tour was named one of their Top 50 Tours for Mid-Year. For the latest tour information, check out the tour site theroadshowtour.com.

About Compassion International

Compassion International is the world’s leading authority in holistic child development through sponsorship. Compassion revolutionized the fight against global poverty by working exclusively with the Church to develop children out of poverty to become responsible, fulfilled Christian adults.

It is the only child sponsorship program to be validated through independent, empirical research.

Compassion partners with more than 6,200 Christian churches in 26 countries to release over 1.4 million babies, children and students from poverty in Jesus’ name. Compassion has been awarded the highest rating for financial stewardship and transparency for 13 consecutive years by Charity Navigator, America’s largest charity evaluator.For more information on the ministry, visit compassion.com or follow us on Twitter at @compassion.