Amplify, nation’s largest free-admission Christian music festival set for Benton on Aug. 9 & 10

BENTON, Ark. – Plans are set for Amplify, the nation’s largest Christian music festival, in Benton in August.

The Amplify Music Festival will take place Aug. 9 and 10 behind Holland Chapel Church located at 15523 I-30. The free-admission event will feature Grammy-nominated Skillet, hip-hop artist KB and global evangelist Nick Hall.

Also planned is Hall leading the festival in singing the classic “Amazing Grace,” which will become part of a future Anthem of Grace broadcast. Organizers said the most recent Anthem of Grace Good Friday broadcast reached millions all over the world.

“It’s an unbelievably moving experience to be surrounded by thousands of believers who are worshiping Jesus together through music that is both encouraging and uplifting,” Hall said. “We are grateful for all of the partners who share our vision for growing the Kingdom of God through this special event and look forward to equipping attendees with new ways to share their faith with others long after Amplify is over.”

Other national touring musicians including Crowder, Jeremy Camp, Anne Wilson, Colton Dixon, Blessing Offor, Ben Fuller, Unspoken, Salt City Worship and Tru Serva will take the stage for what organizers assure will be a broad range of musical styles for attendees of all ages.

Organizers are also hosting Amplify’s Make Jesus Known training during the event for those interested in developing their evangelism message.

The gates will open at 3 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 9 and at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 10.

Additional information, including a full artist lineup and tickets, are available at AmplifyFest.com .

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