The NBA has unveiled an impressive entertainment lineup for NBA All-Star 2024 in Indianapolis, promising a week filled with musical extravaganzas.
The star-studded roster features renowned performers headlined by the youngest female EGOT winner and daytime talk show host, Jennifer Hudson, who will grace the halftime show during the 73rd NBA All-Star Game on Sunday, February 18, airing on TNT.
Adding to the hometown flair, Indianapolis native and 13-time GRAMMY© Award-winning artist Babyface, alongside Canadian Juno Award-winning singer Charlotte Cardin, will deliver stirring renditions of the U.S. and Canadian national anthems, respectively, ahead of the game.
The NBA Crossover event, known for its immersive fan experiences, will span three days of performances. Kicking off the NBA Crossover Concert Series on Friday, February 16, are multi-platinum GRAMMY Award-winning artist Zedd and the iconic T-Pain at the Michelob ULTRA Courtside Concert.
Saturday’s NBA Experiences Saturday Pregame Concert will feature performances by four-time GRAMMY Award-winning country star Keith Urban, GRAMMY-nominated artist Walker Hayes, and the legendary Lil Wayne, setting the stage for the NBA All-Star Game.
Tickets for these events can be purchased through NBAEvents.com or the NBA Events App. Additionally, the HBCU Classic presented by AT&T on TNT, ESPN2, and NBA TV will showcase GRAMMY Award-winning singer and actress Coco Jones alongside Winston Salem State University’s Red Sea of Sound and Virginia Union University’s Ambassadors of Sound, performing the U.S. national anthem and the Black national anthem, ‘Lift Every Voice’, on Saturday, February 17, at 2 p.m. ET.
Rounding out the lineup, the 2024 Rising Stars event at Gainbridge Fieldhouse will feature performances of the U.S. and Canadian national anthems by Indianapolis-based band The Brothers Footman and Canadian singer and songwriter Kyra Daniels, respectively, before tipping off at 9 p.m. ET on TNT.
Emmy© Award-winning musician Adam Blackstone has been enlisted as the NBA All-Star 2024 Musical Director, ensuring a seamless and captivating musical experience throughout the festivities.
Source: NBA.