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R&B ICON CHARLIE WILSON TO BRING IN IT TO WIN IT TOUR TO BARCLAYS CENTER ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29

Jan 17, 2017

BROOKLYN (Jan. 17, 2017) – Eleven-time GRAMMY® nominee and R&B icon, Charlie Wilson, and special guests Fantasia, Johnny Gill, and Solero, will bring the In It to Win It Tour to Barclays Center on Wednesday, March 29.

Tickets to the show go on sale Friday, January 20 at 10 a.m. and can be purchased at ticketmaster.com and www.barclayscenter.com, or by calling 800-745-3000. Tickets can also be purchased in person at the American Express Box Office starting Saturday, January 21 at noon (if tickets are still available). Pre-sale tickets for Charlie Wilson’s In It to Win It Tour will be available on Ticketmaster on Thursday, January 19 at 10 a.m. EST, using the code SJPRESENTS.

Every ticket purchased online for the In It To Win It Tour comes with a CD of Wilson’s new “In It To Win It” album, which is slated for release in February 2017. The album features musical guests Snoop Dogg, Pitbull, Robin Thicke, Wiz Khalifa, and T.I.  Fans will receive a redemption email from Ticketmaster with instructions on how to secure their copy of the new album. Any album redemption submitted before the album release date will be received by the customer on the official album release date.

“I am excited about being on the road with my friends GRAMMY®-Award winner, Fantasia, and four time GRAMMY®-Award nominee, Johnny Gill,” Wilson said.  “As usual, folks should come prepared for a party.  I am looking forward to performing my new single, “Chills,” together with some music from my new album and my classic hits.”

Known as Uncle Charlie, Wilson is an iconic R&B singer who has received numerous awards during his critically-acclaimed career, including an NAACP Image Award, eleven GRAMMY® nominations, and the 2013 BET Lifetime Achievement Award.

Joining Wilson is R&B singer, actress, and American Idol alum, Fantasia.  Fresh off the release of her 2016 chart-topping album, “The Definition Of,” Fantasia has been nonstop traveling and performing for her loyal fans around the country. Also taking the stage is R&B legend, Johnny Gill from New Edition and LSG. With three decades of hits under his belt, Gill is still turning heads with his smooth tunes and soulful lyrics.

Also joining Wilson for their first national U.S. tour is P Music Group’s pop music duo, Solero. Their first single “Greenlight” from their debut EP is scheduled for release in February.

“2017 is going to be an epic year for Charlie Wilson.  In addition to his upcoming arena tour, we have a great new album that includes some of today’s top musical artists,” stated Michael Paran, Wilson’s manager and CEO of P Music Group.  “The new album represents some of the best music Charlie has recorded in his career thus far.  He has a very diverse fan base and there is something on this album for everyone.”

BROOKLYN SHOW™, the concert and major event programming franchise of Barclays Center, is presented by Steve Madden.