NEW YORK -- Mayor Bill de Blasio on Tuesday unveiled the city's "We love NYC" concert lineup happening during its homecoming week, symbolizing the city's rebirth following the COVID pandemic.
The concert will take place at Central Park's Great Lawn at 5 p.m. on Saturday August 21. Below is the musical lineup:
Jon Batiste
Andrea Bocelli
Kane Brown
LL COOL J
Elvis Costello
Lucky Daye
Earth, Wind & Fire
Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds
Cynthia Erivo
Jennifer Hudson
Wyclef Jean
Journey
The Killers
Barry Manilow
The New York Philharmonic
Polo G
Carlos Santana
Paul Simon
Patti Smith
Bruce Springsteen
Rob Thomas
"Absolutely stunning," de Blasio said of the lineup.
"New York City is back. You can see it, you can feel it. It's time to celebrate on the Great Lawn," the mayor said.
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According to the mayor, homecoming week will be "absolutely historic" and "unforgettable".
"Things are going to happen that have never happened before and will never happen again in New York City, all in one week," he added.
Music giant Clive Davis, who helped put together the event, joined the mayor's press conference to announce the concert lineup which he said will celebrate a wide range of musical genres.
Proof of vaccination needed and a ticket are needed to attend the concert, which will also be streamed online.
"It's time to celebrate the impact of almost 10 million vaccination doses in New York City," de Blasio added.
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