The Commercial Appeal

Gladys Knight, Jeffrey Osborne to play Classic Concert 2019

- Bob Mehr Memphis Commercial Appeal USA TODAY NETWORK - TENNESSEE

Fresh off her appearance singing the national anthem at Super Bowl LIII, “The Empress of Soul,” Gladys Knight, has been confirmed as one of the headliners for the Classic Concert 2019, part of the annual Southern Heritage Classic festivitie­s.

Knight will appear along with fellow soul singer Jeffrey Osborne for a performanc­e at 8 p.m. Sept. 12 at the Orpheum.

The 30th edition of Southern Heritage Classic runs Sept. 11-14. In addition to the centerpiec­e football game pitting Tennessee State against Jackson State at the Liberty Bowl on Sept. 14, the program will include a parade, career fair and fashion show.

Tickets for the Knight/osborne concert are $128, $98, $88 and $68. They go on sale at 10 a.m. March 1 and will be available at all Ticketmast­er outlets, ticketmast­er.com or by calling 800-7453000.

 ?? CHRISTOPHE­R HANEWINCKE­L, USA TODAY SPORTS ?? Gladys Knight performs the national anthem before Super Bowl LIII.
CHRISTOPHE­R HANEWINCKE­L, USA TODAY SPORTS Gladys Knight performs the national anthem before Super Bowl LIII.
 ?? FILE ADVERTISER ?? Jeffrey Osborne will appear at the Classic Concert on Sept. 12.
FILE ADVERTISER Jeffrey Osborne will appear at the Classic Concert on Sept. 12.

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