Alicia Keys is going to be performing her hit song “Empire State of Mind” with Jay-Z at the World Series. The R&B diva will be celebrating the New York Yankees return to the series by singing her anthem about the Big Apple in the new Yankee Stadium. The singer has been promoting her upcoming album which has been delayed for a December release.
Alicia sent a message to her loyal fans about the push back via Twitter:
She Tweeted:
Luv having the freedom to create beautiful music, so I’m pushing the album back to DEC 15th. So many more amazing songs!!!
Pls RT [source]
We can’t wait for the new music!!
New York natives JAY-Z and Alicia Keys, two of the most successful recording artists in the world, will perform their hit single “Empire State of Mind,” from JAY-Z’s #1 album The Blueprint 3, on the field at Yankee Stadium prior to Game One of the 2009 World Series on Wednesday, October 28. Following their joint performance, Keys will sing the national anthem.
Both performances will air on FOX, which begins its World Series coverage of the New York Yankees against the defending champion Philadelphia Phillies at 7:30 p.m. Eastern. An avid Yankee fan, JAY-Z has worn a Yankee cap in music videos, magazine photo shoots, and on album covers.
“As a die-hard Yankee fan, I’m honored to perform a song that celebrates the greatness of New York in one of our city’s most important landmarks, Yankee Stadium,” said JAY-Z.
This marks the first time that the World Series has been dedicated to community service since its inception in 1903. Game One will be focused on Welcome Back Veterans, an MLB Charities initiative designed to support returning Iraq and Afghanistan veterans and their families with mental health treatment and job opportunities. MLB has already donated more than $10 million to this initiative. [source]
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