Charlie Wilson’s In It To Win It tour featuring special guests Fantasia and Johnny Gill set to hit FedExForum on Sunday, March 5

Venue presale from 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. on Jan. 12; General on-sale set for Jan. 13

Eleven-time Grammy nominee, Charlie Wilson, announced that his upcoming national tour will kick off in February and roll into Memphis on Sunday, March 5 with special guests Fantasia, Johnny Gill and Solero. The tour, In It To Win It is the title of Wilson’s new album, slated for release February, 2017 featuring music guests Snoop Dogg, Pitbull, Robin Thicke, Wiz Khalifa, and TI. The first single from the album, “I’m Blessed” is coming soon.

Tickets for the show go on sale Friday, Jan. 13 at 10 a.m. at ticketmaster.com, all Ticketmaster outlets, by phone at (800) 745-3000 or at the FedExForum Box Office. An exclusive FedExForum presale is available from 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 12 to all Memphis Grizzlies’ MVP Season Ticket Holders, Grizzlies’ e-news subscribers, recipients of FedExForum Event Alert e-mail communications, or by connection with FedExForum and the Grizzlies on their social sites. For information on presale tickets, VIP packages or to purchase tickets visit charliewilsonmusic.com.

“I am excited about being on the road with my friends, Grammy-Award winner Fantasia, and four time Grammy-Award nominee, Johnny Gill” stated Wilson. “As usual, folks should come prepared for a party. I am looking forward to performing my new single, “I’m Blessed” together with some music from my new album and my classic hits.”

Also, joining Charlie on their first national U.S. tour is P Music Group’s pop music duo, Solero. Solero has over 8 million views on their YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/SoleroTV. Their first single “Greenlight” from their debut EP is scheduled for release February 2017. Check them out at http://www.solerobrothers.com.

“2017 is going to be an epic year for Charlie Wilson. In addition to his upcoming arena tour, we have a great new album that includes some of today’s top musical artists,” stated Michael Paran, Wilson’s manager and CEO of P Music Group. “The new album represents some of the best music Charlie has recorded in his career thus far. He has a very diverse fan base and there is something on this album for everyone.”

Charlie Wilson has received numerous awards during his critically-acclaimed career including eleven Grammy nominations and a 2013 BET Lifetime Achievement Award which included performances by Justin Timberlake, Snoop Dogg, Pharrell, Stevie Wonder, Jamie Foxx and India Arie.