Dec. 12, 2014 (Kansas City, Mo.)—T-Mobile Center announced today that after five years music icon, Billy Joel will return to Kansas City for one night only on Friday, May 1, 2015. The concert will mark Billy Joel’s first appearance since Feb. 2010. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, Dec. 19 at 10 a.m.

“On behalf of the City of Kansas City, it is an honor and privilege to welcome Billy Joel back to T-Mobile Center,” said Kansas City Mayor Pro Tem Cindy Circo. "Fans from Kansas City and throughout the Midwest will undoubtedly enjoy a stellar performance from one of the world’s most popular entertainers.”

“T-Mobile Center is delighted to welcome Billy Joel, a GRAMMY legend that has been recently honored at the ASCAP Centennial Awards Gala and received the Gershwin Prize in D.C.,” said Brenda Tinnen, AEG/T-Mobile Center General Manager and Sr. Vice President. “Having sold more than 150 million albums, it is thrilling to welcome one of the highest grossing artists in the world.”

  Having sold 150 million records over the past quarter century, Billy Joel ranks as one of most popular recording artists and respected entertainers in history. The singer/songwriter/composer is the sixth best-selling recording artist of all time, the third best-selling solo artist and is one of the highest grossing touring artists in the world.  Joel has received six GRAMMY® Awards, including the prestigious GRAMMY Legend Award. Most recently, he received the Kennedy Center Honor, The Library Of Congress Gershwin Prize For Popular Song and the ASCAP Centennial Award.   He has been inducted into the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and has received numerous industry awards. 

A special presale is available for American Express Cardholders starting on Monday, Dec. 15 at 10 a.m. through Thursday, Dec. 18 at 10 p.m. Tickets go on sale to the public on Friday, Dec. 19 at 10 a.m.

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About T-Mobile Center/AEG Kansas City
T-Mobile Center is Kansas City’s home for live entertainment and sporting events. Anchor to more than $6 billion of reinvestment in a revitalized downtown Kansas City, the award winning venue has welcomed nearly 8 million guests attending nearly 850 events. Having exceeded attendance and financial projections in each year since opening in 2007, AEG/T-Mobile Center has provided more than $10 million in unanticipated revenue to the City of Kansas City, Mo. through a revenue sharing provision in the arena management agreement. For additional information, visit www.t-mobilecenter.com, www.twitter.com/t-mobilecenter or www.facebook.com/t-mobilecenterkc.