AMERICAN singer-songwriter Khalid has been revealed as the third mega artist who will be performing at this year’s Formula One Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2020.
The multi-platinum selling global superstar will be taking to the stage on March 21, at Bahrain International Circuit (BIC), Sakhir.
Khalid will be making his regional debut in Bahrain, which hosts the Formula 1 extravaganza from March 19 to 22 at the BIC.
The performer’s addition completes the star-studded roster of artists lined up by the BIC for this year’s racing and entertainment spectacle.
First to put on a show will be Grammy Award-winning producer, songwriter and DJ Afrojack on March 20, while global Top 10 DJ Don Diablo will be performing as the second act on March 21 evening, following Khalid.
Everyone with tickets to the grand prix will be able to attend the concerts at no extra cost.
“We are so proud to be announcing a mega artist such as Khalid to our concert line-up for this year’s Bahrain Grand Prix,” said BIC chief executive Shaikh Salman bin Isa Al Khalifa yesterday.
“His inclusion makes for one of the most spectacular rosters of performers we have ever had for our Formula 1 event.
“I have no doubt that fans are as excited as we are to be welcoming Khalid to Bahrain for his regional debut.
“Saturday night of the race weekend is definitely going to be one to remember.”
Khalid is one of the biggest singer-songwriters in the world today.
The Texas native was named one of Time’s Most Influential People last year.
He has taken the world by storm since his first single, the five-time platinum Location, released right before his high school graduation, exploded onto the scene leading to a major label deal with Right Hand Music Group/RCA Records, followed by the release of his debut album, the double platinum certified, American Teen.
His sophomore album Free Spirit, released to critical acclaim in 2019, was declared a New York Times ‘Critic’s Pick’ and was called “superb” by the Associated Press.
The platinum album debuted at number one on the Billboard Top 200 and features the Grammy-nominated multi-format number one single Talk.
Free Spirit has garnered more than 5.3 billion worldwide streams.
Khalid has been streamed over 16bn times worldwide across all partners, has been nominated for six Grammys and has won numerous awards including multiple American Music Awards, a Billboard Music Award, a Teen Choice Award, an MTV Video Music Award and an MTV Woodie Award.
Khalid has collaborated with some of music’s biggest stars including his number one singles Love Lies (with Normani), Eastside (with Halsey and Benny Blanco) as well as hits with artists Billie Eilish, Shawn Mendes, Marshmello and more.
Along with his mother, Khalid launched The Great Khalid Foundation, which is committed to helping families in need.
He recently wrapped up his worldwide ‘Free Spirit World Tour’.
Khalid kicked off 2020 by releasing his critically acclaimed track Eleven and recently released the highly-anticipated Know Your Worth track, which features Disclosure.
Tickets to the race can be booked online at www.bahraingp.com, over the BIC hotline on 17450000, or at the BIC stand in City Centre Bahrain.
Updates are also available on BIC’s official social media accounts on Facebook (facebook.com/OfficialBahrainInternationalCircuit), Twitter (@BAH_Int_Circuit), Instagram (instagram.com/bah_int_circuit) and YouTube (youtube.com/bahrainbic).
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