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The first-ever “Sizzling” Summer Concert Series at Universal Orlando Resort will feature some of today’s hottest musical talent live at the new outdoor Music Plaza. Beginning Saturday, June 13, 2009, and running Saturday nights through July 4, 2009, the Summer Concert Series features four of the biggest names in pop, hip-hop and R&B – all of whom are chart-topping, multi-platinum, Grammy Award nominees and winners.
First up is “American Idol” winner Jordin Sparks (June 13, 2009), whose self-titled album has sold more than 1 million copies. Sparks will be followed by hip-hop icon LL Cool J (June 20, 2009), who has sold more than 15 million records and landed 20 singles on the Billboard charts. Then comes British songstress Natasha Bedingfield, who has sold more than 10 million albums, and last but not least, Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Famers, The O’Jays.
The 2009 Summer Concert Series spotlights Universal Orlando’s new home for hit music – the Music Plaza, which is located in the heart of Universal Studios Florida theme park. The Music Plaza, which made its debut during Mardi Gras at Universal Studios, is a state-of-the-art outdoor music venue designed in the spirit of one of the most famous outdoor concert venues of all time, The Hollywood Bowl – home to landmark performances by everyone from The Beatles to Elton John and more. The Music Plaza features a 2,400-square-foot performance stage, 15,000-square-foot viewing lawn and two 20-foot-tall projection screens so that everyone can view the show.
The new Summer Concert Series is free with theme park admission. For more information, visit www.universalorlando.com.
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