INO Records’ singer/songwriter Anthony Evans is set to join his father, Dr. Tony Evans, at a radio rally supporting the “National Church Adopt-A-School Initiative” training program. The rally will be held at First Baptist Church of Houston at 7:30 p.m. on April 24th and is open to the public. Anthony will perform at the event and Dr. Evans is the main speaker.

The “National Church Adopt-A-School Initiative,” created by Dr. Evans and endorsed by President George W. Bush, is modeled after a program that has been a resounding success in the Dallas area. It is an innovative way to rebuild communities through two key institutions – churches and schools. The radio rally with the Evans’ will follow the first day of training for the program.

Starting over ten years ago, the “National Church Adopt-A-School Initiative” program developed when a high school principal contacted Dr. Evans, the senior pastor at Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship Church in Dallas, because the principal’s school had trouble with gangs and other disruptive behavior. “Project Turn•Around,” the social outreach program of Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship, sent some of their supporters to walk the halls of that school and order was soon restored.

Today, now more than 65 schools participate in the Dallas-area program and President Bush has encouraged Dr. Evans to spread it around the country. The April 24th rally is a kick off for the National Church Adopt-A-School training program in Houston, and the Evans’ are excited to be on hand to lend their support and talents. Another rally is already scheduled for May 15th, to be held in Washington, D.C. Anthony will perform for the attendees songs from his just-released CD, Letting Go.

With his sophomore project with INO Records, Letting Go, just released in March, numerous reviews have been pouring in. Here are a just a handful of the amazing comments:

“He maintains the strong, soulful vocals that make him recognizable, but with a musical diversity that may earn him a wider audience….Lyrically, Evans grapples with the tough places in which we live our faith, choosing as his topics God’s unyielding love for us and how we return that love with our lives. Letting Go is an excellent project from an emerging artist.” -Christian Music Planet Magazine

“’I Choose Now’ is a mid-tempo acoustic cut he uses to sing of choosing to worship God without waiting until a tragedy strikes. This corner won’t be surprised if it snaps up ‘Song of the Year’ at the GMA’s 2007…Take a chance on this one.” -GospelFlava.com

“There is no questioning Evans’ vocal talent, or this album’s production and honest message.” - JesusFreakHideout.com

“ 'Anthony Evans’ strong suit has always been his smooth, powerful vocals, and they are certainly showcased on his sophomore album.” – CBNmusic.com