Update: Ahead of its upcoming performance with Pharrell Williams at the live streamed free Vatican City concert Grace for the World on Sept. 13, Voices of Fire is announcing the Sept. 12 release of its new album, OPHANIM. The Virginia-based gospel choir is set to perform some songs from the 13-track project, which features a string of guest stars and was produced by the choir’s longtime collaborator Williams. He earlier produced the choir’s first single, 2023’s “Joy (Unspeakable). Led by Williams’ uncle, Bishop Ezekiel Williams, the choir is also the subject of a 2020 eponymous Netflix documentary produced by Pharrell.
The OPHANIM track list includes songs and guest appearances such as “The One” featuring Pharrell, “Business” featuring John Legend, “Anywhere” featuring Tori Kelly, “I Forgive You” featuring Cee-Lo and Quavo, “Won’t He Do It” featuring Teddy Swims and “OK to Fall” featuring Zacardi Cortez. Prefacing the project’s arrival was lead single “Miracle Worker.” OPHANIM is available through Warner Records. Visit here for more information.
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Some of the biggest artists in the world will soon be taking over Vatican City.
Disney+, Hulu and ABC News revealed on Monday (Sept. 8) the full lineup for their upcoming Grace for the World concert. Jennifer Hudson and K-pop sensation BamBam will now join a blockbuster roster of performers, which includes Pharrell Williams with the Voices of Fire Gospel Choir, John Legend, Karol G, Clipse, Teddy Swims, Jelly Roll and more.
Adding to the spectacle, Nova Sky Stories will dazzle audiences with a spectacular aerial drone and light show inspired by the Sistine Chapel’s iconic imagery.
The concert will be live streamed on Disney +, Hulu and ABC News Live starting at 3 p.m. ET on Sept. 13. Taking place in the legendary St. Peter’s Square, this will be the first concert to ever transpire at St. Peters and will be executive produced by Pharrell and his company Something in the Water, Andrea Bocelli and Nova Sky Stories.
The performance also coincides with the 2025 Jubilee year and serves as the grand finale to the third World Meeting on Human Fraternity, hosted by the Fratelli Tutti Foundation. The two-day conference, focused on spiritual and cultural initiatives, is aimed at celebrating “a relational intelligence that embraces differences, builds bridges between generations and cultures, inspires personal choices, and guides public policies,” according to the event’s website.
The Vatican City concert is free and open to all. Guests are asked to arrive at St. Peter’s Square by 8 p.m. CEST, with the concert commencing at 9 p.m.
Check out a teaser trailer for the event below.
