Louisiana’s Capitol City’s Number One Gospel Radio Station and 2009 Stellar Award “Station of the Year” WXOK-AM Heaven 1460 marks its 59th year of service to the Baton Rouge Community on Friday, November 16th during “Gospel’s Biggest Night in Baton Rouge”. A All-Star Celebration presented by Amerigroup Louisiana featuring over 10 local and national recording artists including BET Sunday Best Season Three Winner Le’Andria Johnson, Myron Butler, Earnest Pugh, Troy Sneed, Anita Wilson, Crystal Rucker, Deon Kipping, Alcide Simmons and The Voices of Heaven Mass Choir.
The Celebration will commence under the theme “Keep Living…” which is in tribute of those who have overcome life’s struggles and a message to those in the midst of their storms to “Keep Living… for the Victory”…
Each year WXOK Heaven 1460 is proud to honor two individuals with the most coveted “Eula Mae Hatter Award” which will be presented to Gospel Trailblazers Dr. Charles Hayes and Gospel recording artist Yolanda Adams, the 2012 “Spirit of the City Award” will be presented to Baton Rouge’s own Reginald Collins for his continued work in the community.
WXOK Heaven 1460 will host the 59th Year Anniversary Celebration at the Istrouma Baptist Church; 10500 Sam Rushing Dr. in Baton Rouge, LA on Friday, November 16th doors open at 6pm and the celebration begins at 6:45pm sharp, tickets only $10… For additional details, volunteer opportunities, and ticket locations log on to www.heaven1460.com or www.gospelbignight.com.
About Heaven 1460: WXOK-AM For 58 years WXOK has served Baton Rouge since it began as the first Radio station to cater to an African American audience in this area. WXOK has served as home to the voices of Mayor Melvin “Kip” Holden, Eula Mae Hatter, Mary Mason Gordon, Al Jai Wallace and the blues-o-logest E. Rodney Jones; Now Heaven 1460s line-up includes: Yolanda Adams, Donnie McClurkin, J’Michael, Kathy Ann, Bruce Peterson, Debra Keller and DJ Eagle Eye.
