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iHeartRadio Announces Star Studded 2024 Jingle Ball Tour Lineup: Gracie Abrams, Tate McRae, Jack Harlow & More

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Jack Harlow performs at the opening night of the 2022 Jingle Ball in Dallas (Photo by Dan Garcia/The Early Registration).

The holiday season is about to get a musical makeover with the return of the iconic iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour, presented by Capital One. The 2024 edition promises an unforgettable celebration, boasting a lineup of chart-topping artists ready to spread festive cheer across ten cities.

This year’s Jingle Ball roster features a mix of global superstars and rising talents, including Katy Perry, SZA, Jack Harlow, twenty one pilots, Tate McRae, Camila Cabello, Jason Derulo, Gracie Abrams, Teddy Swims, and Meghan Trainor. With diverse genres and hit-packed setlists, the tour has something for every music fan.

The 2024 Jingle Ball Tour kicks off on December 3 in Dallas/Fort Worth and makes stops in major cities like Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, and Miami before wrapping up on December 21. Here’s the full schedule and lineup:

  • Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas – Tuesday, December 3, at 7:30 p.m. CST at Dickies Arena. Lineup: Kane Brown, Meghan Trainor, Jason Derulo, Madison Beer, Saweetie, Shaboozey, Dasha, KATSEYE, and Wonho.
  • Los Angeles, California – Friday, December 6, at 7:30 p.m. PST at the Intuit Dome. Lineup: SZA, Tate McRae, Meghan Trainor, Kane Brown, Benson Boone, Madison Beer, Shaboozey, T-Pain, Paris Hilton, and NCT Dream.
  • Chicago, Illinois – Monday, December 9, at 7:00 p.m. CST at Allstate Arena. Lineup: Jack Harlow, Teddy Swims, Jason Derulo, Benson Boone, Madison Beer, Saweetie, NCT Dream, and Wonho.
  • Detroit, Michigan – Tuesday, December 10, at 7:30 p.m. EST at Little Caesars Arena. Lineup: Jack Harlow, Teddy Swims, Jason Derulo, Madison Beer, Saweetie, NCT Dream, Isabel LaRosa, and Wonho.
  • New York, New York – Friday, December 13, at 7:00 p.m. EST at Madison Square Garden. Lineup: Katy Perry, Tate McRae, twenty one pilots, Teddy Swims, Meghan Trainor, The Kid LAROI, Madison Beer, Benson Boone, Gracie Abrams, Shaboozey, and NCT Dream.
  • Boston, Massachusetts – Sunday, December 15, at 6:00 p.m. EST at TD Garden. Lineup: Tate McRae, twenty one pilots, Meghan Trainor, The Kid LAROI, Kesha, Benson Boone, and KATSEYE.
  • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – Monday, December 16, at 7:30 p.m. EST at Wells Fargo Center. Lineup: Katy Perry, Tate McRae, Teddy Swims, Meghan Trainor, Jason Derulo, Gracie Abrams, Shaboozey, and Dasha.
  • Washington, D.C. – Tuesday, December 17, at 7:30 p.m. EST at Capital One Arena. Lineup: Tate McRae, Meghan Trainor, The Kid LAROI, Teddy Swims, Kesha, Jason Derulo, Gracie Abrams, Dasha, Isabel LaRosa, and P1Harmony.
  • Atlanta, Georgia – Thursday, December 19, at 7:30 p.m. EST at State Farm Arena. Lineup to be announced.
  • Miami, Florida – Saturday, December 21, at 7:30 p.m. EST at Kaseya Center. Lineup: Camila Cabello, The Kid LAROI, Benson Boone, Jason Derulo, Saweetie, Khalid, Tinashe, T-Pain, Isabel LaRosa, and Wonho.

For those unable to attend in person, the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour will be part of an exclusive network special on ABC, airing December 18, with a next-day release on Hulu.

As the holiday season approaches, the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour promises to deliver unforgettable performances, uniting fans and artists in a nationwide celebration of music and festivity. Get your tickets and more information here!

Review: Mimi Webb’s Full Circle Performance at the House of Blues Chicago

BY DAN GARCIA

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Mimi Webb performs at the House of Blues in Chicago, IL on Saturday August 3, 2024 (Photo by Dan Garcia).

On a night buzzing with Lollapalooza excitement, Mimi Webb took the stage at the iconic House of Blues Chicago, delivering a performance that was nothing short of spectacular. This show was part of Tate McRae’s Lollapalooza aftershow, making it a full-circle moment for both artists, as they had shared the same stage at this very venue in 2022 during the extended Lollapalooza weekend. From the moment she stepped on stage, Mimi captivated the audience with her powerful voice and magnetic presence.

The show kicked off at 11:00 pm, perfectly timed to allow fans who had spent the day at Lollapalooza to make their way over just a few blocks Northwest. Mimi opened with “Freezing,” setting the tone for an electrifying night. Her heartfelt performance of “Ghost of You” showcased her vocal range and emotional depth, leaving the audience in awe. “Erase U” brought a more upbeat vibe, with fans singing along and dancing to the infectious rhythm.

Other highlights include Mimi’s performance of “Mistake”, which was both powerful and catchy, resonating deeply with the audience. The energy spiked with last year’s “Red Flags,” a song that had everyone on their feet, dancing and cheering.

Reflecting on her journey, Mimi shared her love for Chicago, calling it one of her favorite cities. She reminisced about her 2022 performance at the same venue, highlighting how much both she and Tate McRae have grown as artists since then. This sentiment of growth and gratitude was palpable throughout her performance, making the night even more special.

In a spontaneous and delightful moment, Mimi even took a drink with the Windy City crowd, saying, “Usually I don’t do this, but it’s an aftershow so why not?” This gesture further endeared her to the audience, creating an intimate and memorable connection that set the tone for McRae’s forthcoming set.

Mimi Webb’s performance at the House of Blues Chicago was a testament to her talent and charisma. Her ability to engage the audience and deliver powerful performances makes her a standout artist in today’s music scene. As she continues to rise, moments like these highlight her journey and the strong bond she shares with her fans.

Catch Mimi Webb performing today at Lollapalooza, and if last night’s performance is any indication, it’s a show you won’t want to miss.

Setlist

  1. Freezing
  2. Ghost of You
  3. Erase U
  4. Dumb Love
  5. Mistake
  6. Red Flags
  7. Good Without
  8. House of Fire

 

5 Can’t Miss Chicago Concerts in April: Olivia Rodrigo, John Mayer & More

BY TER STAFF

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Photo by Dan Garcia

As the last snowflakes melt throughout the city, the live music scene is gaining momentum in Chicago, paving the way for what will certainly be an epic festival season in the summer. And while we can’t wait for festivals like Lollapalooza, the Windy City Smoke Out and more, there are some amazing shows coming to Chicago this month and at some historic venues.

From a couple big nights at the United Center with John Mayer, to Olivia Rodrigo’s highly anticipated 2-night residency at the Aragon Ballroom which sold-out in seconds, there are some huge shows coming to a venue near you in April.

Check out our list of the 5 can’t miss concerts in Chicago in April!

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Review: Christmas comes early to Boston as the Jonas Brothers and more dazzle at KISS 108’s Jingle Ball

Fans packed Boston’s legendary TD Garden for a cheerful night of live music with performances from the Jonas Brothers, Black Eyed Peas, Sean Paul, Saweetie, Bazzi and more.

The Jonas Brothers bring their Happiness Begins Tour to the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, WI on September 17, 2019. (Photo by Dan Garcia)

BY TER STAFF

Boston was burnin’ up on Sunday night with the Jonas Brothers and the return of the KISS 108 Jingle Ball, and although the night was without one of its co-headliners, the Jingle Ball managed to still deliver an incredible night of live music!

Days leading up to the Boston date of iHeartRadio’s annual Jingle Bell tour, a wrench was thrown into the plans when one of the lineup’s biggest acts, Doja Cat, had to cancel her appearance due to a COVID outbreak amongst her team. Organizers later replaced Doja’s performance with a late addition, as Jamaican recording artist Sean Paul stepped up to the plate to fill her shoes.

Even without Doja Cat, the show went on because of the Boston lineup’s immensely talented cast of musicians. Fans on Sunday night witnessed memorable performances from some of biggest names in Top 40 like Saweetie, the Black Eyed Peas, Tate McRae, Bazzi, Sean Paul, Tai Verdes, Dixie D’Amelio and of course the three stars of the night, Nick, Joe and Kevin, the Jonas Brothers.

Up first for the night was TikTok superstar turned emerging pop-star, Dixie D’Amelio. With only a few singles under her belt at this point, D’Amelio performed a mini-set to get the evening started, including her debut single “Be Happy” and of course her catchy holiday record, “Naughty List”, for the Jingle Ball crowd.

Following Dixie’s kick-off, a number of other emerging stars blessed the stage for the packed New England crowd, including Tai Verdes, Tate McRae and Bazzi. Tai Verdes performed tracks like “Drugs”, “Stuck in the Middle” and his viral hit “A-O-K”, showing off his endurance with his high energy performance. Next up, fans were losing their mind with Bazzi, the most established artist among the most emerging names who kicked off the Jingle Ball on Sunday night. From opening his 15-minute set with “Paradise” to tracks like “Mine” and his Camila Cabello-assisted single “Beautiful”, Bazzi had Boston singing along throughout the performance.

Although Bazzi was a tough act to follow, Tate McRae delivered, performing songs like “Bad Ones”, “stupid” and her breakout 2020 hit, “you broke me first”. Dancing throughout her performance in a shiny gray outfit, McRae sparkled on the big stage.

Despite being half-time, the night took no breaks. Moments after McRae waved goodbye to her fans, the Black Eyed Peas turned the energy up to a completely new level. If you forgot how big the Black Eyed Peas are, they quickly reminded you with their years of hits. With records like “Boom Boom Pow”, “Push It” and “I Gotta Feeling”, to name a few, BEP brought the party to the TD Garden last night.

With anticipation building to the Jingle Ball’s headlining performance, fans enjoyed 20-minute sets from Saweetie and Sean Paul. Saweetie twerked through the set while performing some of her recent singles like “Tap In” and “Best Friend”. Although her best friend, Doja Cat, was quarantining in a hotel room due to COVID protocols, Saweetie only needed a microphone to put on a great set. Following Saweetie, Doja Cat’s last-minute replacement, Sean Paul, stepped in as a bonus for the Boston crowd. Paul brought Jamaica to New England with his biggest tracks like “Get Busy” and “Temperature”.

Last and certainly not least, the Jonas Brothers, put an exclamation mark on an already memorable night. Performing hits, new and old, the JoBros had fans singing along to hits like “Sucker”, “Leave Before You Love Me” and “Burnin’ Up”. If Jonas Brothers’ decades of hits weren’t enough, the guys also treated Boston to a cover of Nick’s solo hit, “Jealous”, as well as their Christmas record “Like It’s Christmas”.

The headlining set alone was worth the price of admission and Nick, Joe and Kevin had Sunday night feelings like Christmas on the East Coast. Fans already can’t wait for both the Jonas Brothers and the Jingle Ball to return to Massachusetts.

Review: Doja Cat and Lil Nas X Steal the Show at 103.5 KISS FM’s Jingle Ball in Chicago

The Allstate Arena and 103.5 KISS FM also hosted performances from Saweetie, Black Eyed Peas, AJR, Bazzi and more on Tuesday night.

Lil Nas X performs at the 103.5 KISS FM Jingle Ball at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, IL (Photo via Instagram)

BY TER STAFF

As shown by the energetic sold-out crowd, Chicago music fans couldn’t wait for the return of iHeartRadio and 103.5 KISS FM‘s annual Jingle Ball. Returning to Rosemont’s Allstate Arena, but with new COVID-19 protocol, the Jingle Ball brought an all-star cast of performers across several genres to make up for an unfortunate year off.

One immediate highlight from Tuesday night’s performances was the cast of musicians that blessed the Allstate Arena and Chicago’s Jingle Ball for the first time. Not only did the lineup’s two biggest performers (Doja Cat, Lil Nas X) perform at Chicago’s Jingle Ball for their first time, but the undercard also welcomed new additions like Dixie D’Amelio and Tate McRae. Of course fans were excited for Bazzi and AJR’s return, but the new blood was definitely a reason fans sold out this year’s show well in advance.

From the moment doors opened until the night’s headlining sets, energy was high throughout the packed arena. The night’s opening performers like Dixie D’Amelio, Tate McRae and Bazzi rewarded fans for arriving on time with short-but-sweet performances. Dixie D’Amelio understood the assignment by staying on theme with a performance of her Liam Payne assisted holiday single, “Naughty List”. D’Amelio, who turned her Tik-Tok empire into a music career, also performed her biggest song to date, “Be Happy” before saying goodbye to her Chicago fans.

Bazzi, who is no stranger to the Jingle Ball Tour, also got the mood going with his biggest singles to date, including “Paradise”, “Beautiful” and “Mine”, which fans sang along to from start to finish.

Perhaps the best performance of the night’s undercard was Tate McRae who showed off her impressive vocals and equally talented dancing skills throughout her 5-track set. Tuesday night marked McRae’s return to the Windy City after blowing fans away at Lollapalooza this past summer.

Photo via Instagram

Throughout the second act of the Jingle Ball’s return, fans were treated to energetic group performances from AJR and Saweetie. Although Saweetie had fans twerking and dancing throughout the venue with songs like “Best Friend” and “Tap In”, it was AJR that burned the house down. The indie pop trio of Adam, Jack and Ryan Met are no strangers to the Jingle Ball, and they go all out, even in an abbreviated performance. One has to wonder how they can have stamina to survive a full set and tour of their own (which will kick off next year with a Chicago date on the schedule).

Next up, Doja Cat did her best to fit in as many as her hits from the past three years as physically possible. With major records like “Say So”, “Juicy”, “Like That”, “Get Into It”, “Kiss Me More” and “You Right”, there was no shortage of hits for her Chicago fans. Doja has yet to announced a 2022 tour, but when she does be sure to get your tickets fast because she puts on a must-see performance, even when sharing the stage with so many other artists.

Although Doja Cat is a hard act to follow, the Black Eyed Peas brought the party to Chi-town with their enormous catalog of hits. From “Boom Boom Pow” to “I Got A Feeling”, the will.i.am led group only brought bangers to their co-headlining set.

Years of hits from the Black Eyed Peas could only be matched by one other artist on the lineup, that being Lil Nax X. The “Old Town Road” overnight star quickly proved he wasn’t a one-hit-wonder with hits like “Industry Baby”, “Holiday” and “MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name)”, all of which were performed for the sold-out crowd on Tuesday night. Lil Nas X alone was worth the price of admission and combined with Doja Cat and the Black Eyed Pease, the three were perfect acts to close out an especially memorable night of live music.

The Jingle Ball Tour will resume this upcoming weekend with stops on the East Coast. Check out the tour’s official website for more info.