DUBAI: American singer Usher has been announced as the latest star to perform in the Yasalam After-Race Concert at the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2022.
The 44-year-old musician will take to the stage on Nov. 17 at Etihad Park, Yas Island.
Usher will join a stellar line-up of performers including British rapper Dave, Grammy Award-winning US artist Kendrick Lamar, hip hop trio Swedish House Mafia, and Hall of Fame legends Def Leppard.
Diamond-selling megastar, actor, and dancer Usher, has eight Grammy Awards to his name, was Billboard’s No. 1 Hot 100 Artist and No. 2 most successful artist of the 2000s, and according to the Recording Industry Association of America is one of the best-selling artists in American music history.
John Lickrish, chief executive officer of Flash Entertainment, said: “The addition of Grammy Award-winning industry icon Usher to the opening night, alongside critically acclaimed artist Dave, and having two AAA artists for the Thursday night is something new for Yasalam, new for us, and really adds value for fans.
“This will be a unique, memorable evening of live entertainment,” he added.