Nine-time Grammy Award winners Earth, Wind & Fire will take the stage at Allegiant Stadium for halftime this Sunday when the Las Vegas Raiders host the Chicago Bears.
With soul as deep as the planet, Earth, Wind & Fire charted a history that will live on forever. From the funky and infectious “Let’s Groove” to the timeless dance classic “September” to the heartfelt “Reasons,” Earth, Wind & Fire’s catalog of hits has become the soundtrack to many lives; now, then and forever. They’ve scored eight No. 1 hits and have sold more than 100 million albums worldwide. They’ve released 23 albums; eight of those albums went Double Platinum and hit the Top 10, making them one of the best-selling artists of all time. They’ve won an impressive nine Grammy Awards including one for Lifetime Achievement (2012). In 2000, Earth, Wind & Fire was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, cementing their lasting impact on popular music and, in 2019, their contributions to arts and culture were acknowledged in Washington, D.C. with the prestigious Kennedy Center Honors.
Singer Stephani Parker will perform the National Anthem prior to kickoff. Born and raised in Gary, Indiana, Parker grew up singing and performing for the majority of her childhood. After studying voice at Indiana University Bloomington, Parker won the Chicago Idol Competition in 2005 and had the opportunity to release a single produced by Kanye West. Parker has opened for, performed for and worked with countless celebrities including Michael Jackson, Tyler Perry, Chaka Khan and Jamie Foxx. Parker is now an independent international recording and touring artist, show producer, pianist, guitarist and songwriter with over 3.5 million views on TikTok. Her most recent album “The Decade Demo Vault,” released in October 2023, was produced and written entirely by her.
Internationally recognized Mariachi Nuestras Raices will perform pregame. Mariachi Nuestras Raices received the “Presea Silvestre Vargas,” one of Mariachi’s highest honors from the government of Jalisco, the birthplace of Mariachi Music. They have performed in Europe, the US and Mexico in countless prestigious venues and festivals such as The Hollywood Bowl, Milwaukee Mexican Fiesta, Rose Bowl, Valle De Guadalupe, El Encuentro Internacional De Mariachi en Guadalajara and The Festival de Los Sones in Tecalitlan Jalisco. As a local favorite, Mariachi Nuestras Raices has performed at many Vegas casinos and special occasions such as the Sphere for Noche UFC, Allegiant Stadium for the Las Vegas Raiders, and recently for Canelo Alvarez’s entrance for his fight vs. Terence Crawford.
The Raiders House Band returns for their fifth year of entertaining Raider Nation. This All-Star ensemble is an exciting, innovative and dynamic 15-piece orchestra led by David Perrico’s powerful trumpet and stunning vocalists, featuring an all-female acoustic string section. The house band is comprised of world-class Las Vegas musicians who have performed with the likes of superstar entertainers Celine Dion, Santana, Beyonce, Rod Stewart, Andrea Bocelli, Shania Twain and Diana Ross.
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