Kelly Clarkson Announces Second Miracle on Broadway Holiday Concert
December 16 Bridgestone Arena Event to Benefit Four Nashville Nonprofits
Tickets go on sale Friday, November 4, 10:00 a.m./CT
Nashville, Tenn. (October 21, 2016)–Multi-Grammy-winning artist and The New York Times best-selling author Kelly Clarkson has announced her secondMiracle on Broadwayholiday concert. TheFriday, December 16, event at theBridgestone Arenain downtown Nashville will benefit four Music City nonprofits handpicked by Clarkson.Abe’s Garden,theNashville Public Library Fund, Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennesseeand theW.O. Smith Nashville Community Music Schoolwill receive funds through The Fruition Fund of The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee. Clarkson created this donor-advised fund in 2014 as an acknowledgment of the desire in all of us to help where we can while shining a little light on the things in life that matter.
Reba, Ronnie Dunn, Kelsea Ballerini, RaeLynn, Chip Esten (of CMT’s “Nashville”) and The SteelDrivers are just a few of the artists scheduled to perform. Additional names will be announced in the weeks leading up to the event which is named for Clarkson’s favorite holiday movie, “Miracle on 34thStreet.”
"I can't wait for everyone to see what we have in store for this year's Miracle on Broadway!” said Clarkson. “At our last event we raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for some great Nashville organizations and this year we are aiming to do the same. I'm looking forward to singing with some amazing artists and putting on one hell of a Christmas show!"
Ticket prices range from $29.75 - $49.75 and will go on saleFriday, November 4,at10:00 a.m. CT.Tickets can be purchased at the Bridgestone Arena box office, all TicketMaster outlets, by calling 800-745-3000.
Clarkson will also be offering fans the chance to purchase exclusive Miracle on Broadway VIP experiences. These one-of-a-kind packages include a variety of rare opportunities like an invitation to ‘Kelly’s Winter Wonderland’ (complete with a white carpet entrance) which will include a private performance by Clarkson, tasty treats and beverages, and photos with Santa as well as premium seating and a special venue entrance.Additional information about the VIP experiences can be found here:
AT&T is sending customers to the front of the line with AT&T priority pre-sale ticket access beginning Wednesday, November 2, at 10:00 a.m. through Thursday, November 3, at midnight via the AT&T THANKS program. For complete pre-sale details visit att.com/frontoftheline.
Earlier this year Clarkson announced her long-term, worldwide record deal with Atlantic Records. The Nashville resident, who has sold over 25 million albums and 36 million singles worldwide since the launch of her recording career in 2002, is slated to release her first album with Atlantic in 2017. The album will draw from the inspiration of soul and R&B as the foundation to her endearing lyrics and powerhouse vocals.
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About Kelly Clarkson
Grammy Awardwinner Kelly Clarkson has released six studio albums (Thankful,Breakaway,My December,All I Ever Wanted,Stronger,Piece by Piece), one greatest hits album, and one holiday album; has sold over twenty-one million albums worldwide; and has had ten singles in the top ten on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. She is the recipient of three Grammy Awards, four American Music Awards, three MTV Video Music Awards, two Academy of Country Music Awards, and one CMA Award. Clarkson’s sixth studio album,Piece by Piece, debuted at number one on Billboard’s Top 200 chart, marking her third number-one debut on the chart.Piece by Piecegarnered two 2016 Grammy nominations (Pop Vocal Album and Pop Solo Performance for her hit single “Heartbeat Song”).Clarkson’s 2011 effort,Stronger, was certified platinum, won the Grammy for Best Pop Vocal Album, and produced the smash singles “Mr. Know It All” and “Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You),” which mark Kelly’s ninth and 10thtop ten hits. “Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You)” was number one on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart for two consecutive weeks (three weeks total), marking her third number one on the Hot 100 chart. In 2013, she released her very first Christmas album,Wrapped in Red, which debuted at number three and was the biggest holiday album debut for a female artist since 2010 and is certified platinum. She recently became a New York Times Top 10 bestselling author with the release of her first children’s book,River Rose and the Magical Lullaby.
About Abe’s Garden
Abe’s Garden is a 501(c)3 organization founded in Nashville in 2007 by Michael D. Shmerling in memory of his father Abram C. “Abe” Shmerling, M.D. Dr. Shmerling died from Alzheimer’s disease the previous year after a lengthy and challenging battle with the 100% fatal illness. In September 2015, on the Park Manor Senior Lifestyle Community campus, Abe’s Garden opened its Alzheimer’s residential and day/evening care center of excellence. The organization is participating in and promoting research on dementia care, demonstrating related best practices, and elevating care throughout the United States by sharing evidence-based information with those caring for our nation’s rapidly expanding senior population. For more information, please visit:abesgarden.org.
About the Nashville Public Library Foundation
The Nashville Public Library Foundation is a committed community of leaders, learners and innovative achievers dedicated to supporting and empowering one of our city's greatest resources - Nashville Public Library. Founded in 1997 as a 501c3 organization, NPLF has raised more than $41 million to advance the impact and reach of NPL programs and initiatives. For more information on NPLF or to make a gift, visit
About Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee
Organized in 1978, Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee is a private, not-for-profit, tax-exempt organization. Second Harvest distributes food and other products to approximately 490 non-profit partner agencies in 46 counties in Middle and West Tennessee. Partners include food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, childcare facilities, senior centers, group homes and youth enrichment programs. For more information on Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee and its programs, please visitsecondharvestmidtn.org.
About W.O. Smith Nashville Community Music School
Since 1984, W.O. Smith Nashville Community Music School has provided music education to thousands of low-income children who otherwise would not have been able to afford such instruction. Named for the late music professor and noted jazz bassist, William Oscar Smith, the school makes quality music instruction available to children, ages 7 through 18, from low-income families for the cost of 50 cents per lesson. More than 200 volunteer teaching artists provide instruction to 650 children annually at the non-profit school. The school also makes instruments, music, and learning materials available to students at no additional expense. For more information, please visit