NEW YORK – June 13, 2010 – NBC celebrates the nation’s birthday extravaganza with an all-star line-up of performances including multi-platinum and legendary artist Beyonce and country music superstar Brad Paisley. Hosted by Nick Lachey, from NBC’s “The Sing-Off,” the show will air on Monday, July 4th 9-10 p.m. ET, 8-9 p.m. CT.
With her latest album due out June 28, titled “4,” Beyonce has received numerous accolades for her music, including being named the 4th Artist of the 2000s decade by Billboard and receiving a record-breaking 16 Grammy’s. Beyonce has sold over 75 million records worldwide, making her one of the best-selling music artists of all time. The Recording Industry Association of America also ranked Beyonce as the top certified artist of the decade. Apart from her work in music, Beyonce has also launched a career in acting, earning her two Golden Globe nominations for her role in “Dreamgirls,” and her own fashion line with her mother, “House of Deréon.”
Three-time Grammy Award winning country music artist Brad Paisley, released his ninth studio album in December, “This Is Country Music,” with his hit single “Old Alabama” reaching number one on the country music charts. Paisley has sold more than 12 million albums and scored 18 number one hits on the country music charts. He has won 14 CMA Awards, including Male Vocalist of the Year three times, and continues to be Country Music Association’s reigning Entertainer of the Year.
Nick Lachey, a multi-platinum recording artist, actor and television personality first rose to stardom as the front-man of the popular band 98 Degrees, selling 10 million albums worldwide and charting several top-forty hits. Lachey later went onto star in “Newlyweds,” one of MTV’s most successful shows in the network’s history. In 2003, Lachey launched an enormously successful solo album career for which his second record “What’s Left of Me,” went to number two on the Billboard Top 200 Albums chart. Lachey continues to be a presence both on and off the small screen and he currently hosts NBC’s highly-rated show “The Sing Off.”
The Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks, the nation’s largest Fourth of July fireworks display, returns to the Hudson River to illuminate the sky over New York City with a glorious spectrum of colors, shapes and sparkling dazzlers. More than 40,000 firework shells will ignite the sky for the nation’s 235th birthday party. “Gift Of Freedom,” the theme of this year’s Macy’s Fireworks display, will pay special tribute to the 125th Anniversary year of the Statue of Liberty that for generations has served as a beacon of hope and freedom for millions. The fireworks spectacular will take more than 3 million spectators on a high flying journey through the nation’s musical history that is filled with unique harmonies embraced by the entire world.
The telecast is a production of Universal Media Studios in association with Macy’s. Brad Lachman will executive produce. Lachman’s credits include a variety of NBC specials, including the “Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade,” “Christmas in Rockefeller Center,” in addition to “Don’t Forget the Lyrics!” and a variety of other projects.
