BILLY JOEL RETURNS TO CITIZENS BANK PARK
Record Breaking Fourth Concert
THURSDAY, AUGUST 13th
Public on-sale Friday, January 30th at 10AM
PHILADELPHIA, PA – Live Nation has announced today that legendary musician Billy Joel will make his return to Citizens Bank Park on Thursday, August 13th. This summer marks Joel’s fourth appearance at the Philadelphia stadium – more than any other artist in venue history. He most recently performed in Philadelphia in front of a sold-out crowd at Citizens Bank Park last August.
“This year marks the 10th anniversary of concerts at Citizens Bank Park,” said Michael Stiles, Senior Vice President, Administration and Operations. “We are proud to lead off with the exciting news that legendary artist Billy Joel will take to the stage for the fourth time at our world-class ballpark, performing more than any other entertainer in the history of Citizens Bank Park.”
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 TheYear 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.
American Express® Card Members can purchase tickets before the general public beginning Monday, January 26 at 10AM through Thursday, January 29 at 10PM. Tickets will be available for purchase by the general public beginning Friday, January 30 at 10am via Ticketmaster.com or by-phone at 800-745-3000.
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