Diana Ross, Mary J. Blige Set To Headline 2017 Essence Festival In New Orleans

Essence Festival

DIANA ROSS and MARY J. BLIGE are set to headline the 2017 ESSENCE FESTIVAL CONCERT SERIES in NEW ORLEANS, slated to take place JUNE 30th through JULY 2nd.  BLIGE will headline a special night, themed "My Path To Strength," introducing her new album "Strength Of A Woman.”

Other artists confirmed to perform at the nightly concerts over FOURTH OF JULY weekend at the MERCEDES-BENZ SUPERDOME include CHAKA KHAN, DOUG E. FRESH, ERYKAH BADU, INDIA.ARIE, JAZMINE SULLIVAN, JOHN LEGEND, LALAH HATHAWAY, LIZZO, MASTER PE, MICHEL'LE, SHAGGY, SOLANGE, TEYANA TAYLOR and TROMBONE SHORTY & ORLEANS AVENUE, with more to be announced.

ESSENCE President MICHELLE EBANKS said, “This year’s festival lineup puts women at the forefront of an incredible weekend of entertainment featuring more than 40 of the world’s most gifted artists and performers. It is an honor to welcome the inimitable DIANA ROSS to the festival for the first time. Plus, festival veteran MARY J. BLIGE is back to share ‘Strength Of A Woman’ with her most passionate fans.”

Weekend ticket packages are on sale FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16th at 10a (CT) with prices starting at $126. For information about ticket sales, accommodations and the latest news about the ESSENCE FESTIVAL, go here. 

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