The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is an annual event that features extravagant floats featuring popular characters, a visit from Santa Claus, and an abundance of musical acts.
The venerable holiday custom this year boasts a star-studded lineup that includes Pentatonix, Jon Batiste, Bell Biv DeVoe, Cher, and Brandy.
Alex Smith: Known for hits like “A Few Beers Ago” and “Rhythm of the Rain,” Smith is a rising Louisiana-born country singer.
Amanda Shaw: Shaw, a fiddler, singer, and songwriter who blends pop and country music, is also from Louisiana. Having six studio albums out since 2001, she is recognized as the Queen of Cajun Country.
Ashley Park: A Tony nominee, Park gained notoriety for her roles in the Broadway production of “Mean Girls” and the film “Emily in Paris,” where her character’s song “Mon Soleil” became a stand-alone hit.
Bell Biv DeVoe: A New Edition spin-off, the group is a classic R&B group. The group, which consists of Ricky Bell, Michael Bivins, and Ronnie DeVoe, is well-known for its hit song “Poison” among others.
Brandy: Another R&B icon, Brandy has been a mainstay in the business thanks to hits like Monica’s “The Boy is Mine” and “I Wanna Be Down.” Earlier this month, she released the Christmas album “Christmas With Brandy.”
Cher: No introduction is necessary for the Goddess of Pop. She will be the last act to conclude the 97th parade.
Chicago: The pop-rock group Chicago, known for their hit songs “Colour My World,” “If You Leave Me Now,” and “Saturday in the Park,” is still touring after 56 years. The band’s holiday compilation album “Chicago Greatest Christmas Hits” was released this month.
Katharine McPhee and David Foster: Over the years, the husband and wife team have established themselves in the music business. Foster is well-known for writing and producing timeless pop hits, while McPhee, an alum of “American Idol,” is renowned for her powerful vocals. McPhee’s latest holiday album, “Christmas Songs,” was produced by Foster.
Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors: is well-known for blending rock, Laurel Canyon folk, and Americana. Over the years, the group has released nine studio albums.
Enhypen: is a young K-pop boy band that has released mini-albums that include “Dark Blood” and “Border: Day One,” both of which have charted on the Billboard 200.
En Vogue is a girl group that was founded in 1989 and has released hits like “Hold On” and “My Lovin’ (You’re Never Gonna Get It).”
Jabari Banks: Banks is well-known for his role as Will Smith in the contemporary adaptation of “The Fresh Prince of Bel Air,” “Bel-Air.” In addition to being an activist and musician, he attended the University of the Arts in Philadelphia to study musical theatre.
Jessie James Decker: The country-pop singer made her debut at the top of Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart with her album “Southern Girl City Lights.” “Decker the Halls,” her holiday EP, was just released.
Jon Batiste: This Grammy-winning singer-songwriter blends R&B and jazz. He co-wrote the music for Pixar’s “Soul” and has worked with many well-known artists since he was the bandleader of “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert.” The 2023 documentary “American Symphony” also features him.
Manuel Turizo: The release of “Culpables” in 2018 helped the Colombian singer achieve success. Since then, he has worked with musicians like Shakira and Marshmello.
Grace Stanke, the winner of Miss America, dazzled the judges with an electric violin rendition of “Vivaldi’s Summer/Four Seasons–Storm.”
Paul Russell is a DJ whose song “Lil Boo Thang” went viral and included The Emotions’ “Best of My Love” into it.
Pentatonix: The cappella group that won a Grammy is a mainstay of the Christmas season. With the release of their album “The Greatest Christmas Hits,” they will shortly begin their 2023 North American Christmas Tour, dubbed The Most Wonderful Tour of the Year.
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