Dec 05 / 2013

Billy Joel Returns to Raleigh in First Solo Appearance Since 2007

Live Nation has announced today that Billy Joel will perform at PNC Arena on February 9, 2014. The performance marks BillyJoel’s first solo headlining appearance at PNC Arena since 2007.

“We are honored to host Billy Joel in one of his few scheduled performances,” said Dave Olsen, Executive Vice President and General Manager of PNC Arena. “Partners like Live Nation continue to bring our community world-class entertainment, and we look forward to a memorable evening with the music icon Billy Joel.”

Billy Joel is one of the highest grossing touring artists in the world. Having sold over 150 million albums globally, his music has remained among the most popular in the world. The singer/songwriter/composer is the sixth best-selling recording artist of all time and the third best-selling solo artist.

Recently, Joel was honored by Steinway & Sons with a painted portrait that hangs in Steinway Hall in Manhattan, the first non-classical pianist to be immortalized in the collection. He played to more than 110,000 fans when he performed the final concerts at Shea Stadium, featured in the 2010 documentary film "The Last Play At Shea.” This week, Joel will receive The Kennedy Center Honor, one of the United States' top cultural awards.

Billy Joel has received six GRAMMY® Awards, including the prestigious Grammy Legend Award. He has been inducted into the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and has received numerous industry awards. His music has also served as the inspiration and score for the hit Tony Award-winning Broadway play “Movin’ Out.”

American Express® Card Members can purchase tickets before the general public beginning Monday, Dec. at 10 a.m. through Friday, Dec. 13 at 10 p.m. Tickets will be available for purchase by the general public beginning 10 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14 via ticketmaster.com, the PNC Arena box office, and by calling 800.745.3000.

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Feb 09 / 2014

Billy Joel

Special Guest Gavin DeGraw

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