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Multiplatinum hip-hop artist Nelly will be headlining The Allentown Fair, organizers announced Friday.
The “Ride Wit Me” singer, who has released eight albums over the last two decades, will be performing Sept. 1 on the Service Electric Stage, according to a news release from Jessica Ciecwisz, the Fair’s marketing and entertainment manager. Tickets go on sale 10 a.m. Feb. 3.
St. Louis rapper Chingy will also perform, according to the release. Chingy’s 2003 debut album, “Jackpot,” sold three million copies, which included the hit single “Right Thurr.”
“Ranked No. 3 on Billboard’s definitive list of the best-selling artists of the 2000s, Nelly has not only sold more than 30 million albums/singles in less than 10 years, but he also tied with Elton John for the most consecutive weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart by a male solo artist,” according to the release.
His hits include “Hot In Herre” and “Dilemma,” featuring Kelly Rowland, for which he won two Grammy Awards.
Released in the summer of 2021, his latest country influenced album, “Heartland,” features guest appearances from Florida Georgia Line, Blanco Brown, Breland, Chris Bandi, City Spud, Darius Rucker, George Birge, Jimmie Allen and Kane Brown, according to the release. His collaboration with Florida Georgia Line on “Lil Bit” received Diamond status and he is only one of seven rappers to reach this honor.
Nelly is the latest addition to the Fair’s 2023 lineup. REO Speedwagon and Styx are slated to kick off the 2023 festivities on Wednesday, Aug. 30.
Tickets are priced at $59, $69 and $79, and can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com and the fair’s box office. Special box office hours will be held 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 3. All show tickets include admission into the Fair.
For more information and upcoming show announcements, visit the Fair’s website at www.allentownfairpa.org.
Morning Call reporter Molly Bilinski can be reached at mbilinski@mcall.com.
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