By Overwhelming Demand
BILLY JOEL IN CONCERT
First Artist Ever to Perform Three Years In A Row At Citizens Bank Park
SATURDAY, JULY 9TH
Public on-sale Friday, January 29th at 10AM
PHILADELPHIA, PA – Philadelphia Phillies and Live Nation announced today that legendary musician Billy Joel will return to Citizens Bank Park on Saturday, July 9th, 2016. This summer marks Joel as the first artist ever to perform three years in a row at the Philadelphia stadium and sets the record for live performances by any artist in the storied venue’s history.
“We have some exciting news as the Piano Man is returning to our world-class ballpark on July 9,” said Michael Stiles, Phillies Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. “This will be the fifth time that legendary artist Billy Joel will take to the stage, where he will once again have the distinct honor of performing at Citizens Bank Park more often than any other entertainer.”
Having sold 150 million records over the past quarter century, Billy Joel ranks as one of most popular recording artists and respected entertainers in history. The singer/songwriter/composer is the sixth best-selling recording artist of all time, the third best-selling solo artist and is one of the highest grossing touring artists in the world. In November 2014, Billy Joel received both The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song which honors living musical artists’ lifetime achievement in promoting the genre of song as a vehicle of cultural understanding; entertaining and informing audiences; and inspiring new generations, and the once-in-a-century ASCAP Centennial Award, which is presented to American music icons in recognition of their incomparable accomplishments in their respective music genres and beyond. In December 2013, Joel received The Kennedy Center Honors, one of the United States' top cultural awards. He is also the recipient of six GRAMMY® Awards, including the prestigious Grammy Legend Award.
Joel has been inducted into the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and has received numerous industry awards. “Movin' Out,” a Broadway musical based on Joel’s music choreographed and directed by Twyla Tharp, took home two Tony Awards, including Best Orchestrations – Joel’s first Tony Award win – and Best Choreography. For his accomplishments as a musician and as a humanitarian, Joel was honored as the 2002 MusiCares Person Of The Year by the MusiCares Foundation and the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences. Joel has also performed alongside other music greats at two of Madison Square Garden’s most extraordinary benefit concerts – “12-12-12, The Concert For Sandy Relief,” which raised awareness and money for those affected by Hurricane Sandy and “The Concert for New York City,” which was held to help aid 9/11 victims and heroes. Billy Joel received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles, adding another milestone to his extraordinary career.
Live Nation also announced today that they will match the money that Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney raises by auctioning his coveted box at Citizens Bank Park for the Billy Joel concert. The donations will go to the Philadelphia school district.
American Express® Card Members can purchase tickets before the general public beginning Monday, January 25 at 10AM through Thursday, January 28 at 10PM. Tickets will be available for purchase by the general public beginning Friday, January 29 at 10am via Ticketmaster.com or by phone at 800-745-3000.
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