As it finally starts to warm up in New York City, one of the long standing concert series will be bringing many of the biggest names in music to Rockefeller Plaza. Mariah Carey, Usher, Pharrell Williams, Jennifer Hudson, Ariana Grande, and more are set to perform on NBC’s “Today” summer concert series.
Carey will kick off the 16th annual series on Friday, May 16. The pop diva will perform material off her upcoming album, due in late May.
Pharrell Williams will take the stage for his first-ever concert in Rockefeller Plaza on June 5, while British crooner Ed Sheeran will celebrate the Fourth of July on stage.
On July 29, Jennifer Hudson will return to “Today” to give viewers a taste of her upcoming album.
During the month of August, Aloe Blacc will make his “Today” concert debut and pop powerhouse Ariana Grande will bring her new single “Problem” to the Plaza.
Usher will close things out in a big way with a performance on September 5, which basically guarantees the R&B superstar is planning to release new music soon.
The “Toyota Concert Series on Today” will air live Friday mornings throughout the summer.
Check out the full lineup below:
“Today” Summer Concert Series 2014
May 16 – Mariah Carey
May 23 – Tim McGraw
May 26 – Austin Mahone
May 30 – Rascal Flatts
June 5 – Pharrell Williams
June 6 – Sara Bareilles
June 13 – Train
June 17 – Little Mix
June 20 – Fall Out Boy
June 27 – Phillip Phillips
July 4 – Ed Sheeran
July 11 – Fifth Harmony
July 17 – Jason Mraz
July 25 – OneRepublic
July 29 – Jennifer Hudson
August 1 – Aloe Blacc
August 8 – TBD
August 15 – Neon Trees
August 22 – TBD
August 29 – Ariana Grande
September 1 – Maroon 5
September 5 – Usher
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