Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Mary J. Blige - First Headliner of the Essence Music Festival!



Mary J. Blige was announced as the first headliner and spokesperson for the Essence Music Festival. The festival will take place from July 2-4 at New Orleans. This isn't the first time that the soul queen will be performing at the Essence Music Festival, it will be the eight!

“We’re thrilled to have Mary J. Blige on board for this year’s Essence Music Festival,” said Michelle Ebanks, president, Essence Communications Inc. “Her history with the Essence brand, both with the festival and the magazine, makes her a great spokesperson for this year’s festival and we’re looking forward to working with her over the next few months.”

This year the Essence Music Festival will celebrate the 40th anniversary of Essence Magazine.

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