Yes, you read that correctly.
Next year, beginning on March 19, comedian Steve Harvey will do a nationwide tour with popular Gospel artist Kirk Franklin. Although not a Christian comedian, Harvey has performed at Gospel-themed events such as Bishop TD Jakes' MegaFest. In fact, his performance at MegaFest is the basis for his 2006 concert film, "Don't Trip...He Ain't Through With Me Yet!" The tour doesn't support an album. However both Harvey and Franklin have recent book releases. Franklin's "The Blueprint: A Plan for Living Above Life's Storms" was released in May and Harvey's "Straight Talk, No Chaser," the follow-up to "Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man" will be released next month.
Harvey says that the tour will be a challenge because he has to keep the comedy clean so that he won't offend Christians. It seems that his tour mate isn't worried; Franklin was quoted saying, "Steve brings the jokes and I bring that Jesus!"
For more information on the tour, go to Steve Harvey's website.
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