Legend Janet Jackson Coming To Foxwoods

MASHANTUCKET, CT — Stop the presses. The Janet Jackson will be performing at Foxwoods Resort Casino's Grand Theater in July.

As part of her Black Diamond World Tour, Jackson will appear July 17, but tickets go on sale Thursday via LiveNation.

The tour will feature an all-new production featuring new music from her highly anticipated, forthcoming album “Black Diamond,” set for release this year. Janet will also be performing songs from her 12 multi-platinum albums including a special performance of Rhythm Nation 1814, which recently marked its 30th Anniversary.

Janet Jackson is one of the most influential entertainers of the modern era. Her music has won her five GRAMMY® Awards, two Emmy Nominations, a Golden Globe Award and a nomination for an Academy Award along with dozens of American Music Awards, MTV Video Music Awards and Billboard Music Awards. She has received accolades as an actress as well including the NAACP Best Supporting Actor award.

Janet, a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, is also a published author, dancer, businessperson, philanthropist, in addition to being one of the biggest-selling artists in popular music history. With sales of over 185 million records worldwide, Janet Jackson stands as one of the best-selling artists of all time with a string of hits that have left an indelible impression on pop culture. Her music and artistry opened doors through which other top artists have followed, many acknowledging her impact on their musical perceptions.

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