We’re thrilled to announce that the headliner for our fourth annual Emerging Artist Benefit Concert is John Legend!

John Legend is an EGOT-winning, critically acclaimed, multiplatinum artist and producer who  has garnered 13 Grammy® Awards, an Academy Award®, a Golden Globe® Award, a  Tony® Award and four Emmy® Awards, among others. Legend is one of only nineteen people in  the prestigious EGOT club—a feat that places him among the most versatile entertainers in  history. From recording studios to Broadway stages, from film sets to television screens, he’s  proven himself a creative force who transcends boundaries and redefines what it means to be a  modern artist. 

Legend has released eleven albums throughout his career: Get Lifted (2004), Once Again (2006), Evolver (2008), Wake Up! (with The Roots) (2010), Love in the Future (2013), Darkness  and Light (2016), A Legendary Christmas (2018), Bigger Love (2020), LEGEND (2022),  LEGEND (Solo Piano Version) (2023) and My Favorite Dream (2024). 

After releasing the 20th anniversary digital deluxe version of his Grammy®-winning debut album,  Get Lifted—featuring new remixes and collaborations with artists including Tems, Simi, Killer  Mike, and Lil Wayne—Legend launched his “Get Lifted 20th Anniversary World Tour” in May.  The North American leg kicks off this August, bringing his acclaimed debut album back to the  stage for a new generation of fans.  

Legend’s influence extends to live performance, including his recent “An Evening with John  Legend: A Night of Songs and Stories” tour in 2024. On screen, he delivered a stunning  performance as Jesus in NBC’s Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert (2018), earning an  Emmy® nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor and winning an Emmy® as a producer for  Outstanding Variety Special (Live). Legend joined THE VOICE as a coach for Season 16 (2019)  and has returned for several seasons, most recently completing Season 27. Legend will return  to the red chair for Season 29. 

Beyond music, Legend is a visionary producer and storyteller. Alongside partners Mike Jackson  and Ty Stiklorius, he co-founded Get Lifted Film Co., which has created a wide range of  acclaimed projects across major networks and streaming platforms. Recent highlights include  the Emmy®-winning HBO documentary 1000% ME: GROWING UP MIXED, Paramount+’s  LOUDMOUTH, and Netflix’s hit series RHYTHM & FLOW. Upcoming projects include  NBC/Peacock’s BEFORE I LET GO, inspired by Kennedy Ryan’s best-selling novel; The War & Treaty, based on the lives of Black country music stars Michael and Tanya Trotter; and the  Broadway musical Soul Train and off-Broadway play Duke & Roya. Get Lifted’s storytelling  expertise also extends to publishing through Get Lifted Books, which champions diverse voices  with recent releases including Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant’s memoir, Wild Life, and basketball legend  Candace Parker’s book, The Can-Do Mindset. 

Expanding his entrepreneurial footprint, Legend launched his self-care brand, Loved01, in 2023,  to bring consumers gentle but powerful skincare formulas at affordable prices. In 2024, he and  his wife, Chrissy Teigen, introduced Kismet, a dog lifestyle brand offering premium food and  accessories for modern dog families, which is available online and at Chewy.com.

As an advocate for social justice, Legend founded FREEAMERICA in 2015 to transform the  conversation around criminal justice policies and combat mass incarceration. He also serves on  the boards of Harlem Village Academies and Management Leadership for Tomorrow, as well as  advisory boards for The Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice and Teach for  All. In July, Legend was named Philanthropist of the Year at THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER’s  Annual Social Impact Summit in recognition of his ongoing commitment to social change. 

John Legend’s career is a testament to his unwavering commitment to excellence, creativity,  and justice. Whether through his music, storytelling, activism, or entrepreneurship, Legend  continues to inspire and leave an indelible mark on the world.

ABOUT THE EVENT

The Emerging Artist Benefit Concert is The Music Hall’s signature fundraising event, making it possible to showcase artists like the 100+ emerging talents who have performed at our venues over the past 20 years. With elevated ticket prices that include a 50% tax-deductible donation, your contribution helps us present the next generation of superstars.  Funds are raised through the support of:

• A steadfast group of concert sponsors ranging from gifts of $5,000 to $50,000.
• Concert ticket prices are increased to include a 50% tax deduction to the Music Hall.

Proceeds from the Emerging Artist Benefit Concert directly support The Music Hall’s mission to invigorate audiences, nurture healthy communities, and drive economic vitality in the region. As an arts and culture nonprofit organization, The Music Hall has created this fundraising event as an annual revenue source to support our operations and stewardship of our theaters in a mission-aligned manner while supporting the next generation of superstars.

Learn more about our Fourth Annual Emerging Artist Benefit Concert and our Emerging Artist Grant Program!