In celebration of Women’s History Month, Audacy’s 4th annual Leading Ladies, presented by OLAY BODY, returns to New York on March 20 at the historic Kings Theatre in Brooklyn. The intimate event features Kelsea Ballerini, Meghan Trainor, Elle King, Christina Perri and more sharing the stage and stories for an unforgettable night of entertainment. Hosted by Audacy’s Katie Neal and NEW 102.7’s Karen Carson, Leading Ladies amplifies women’s voices in music through personal stories, triumphs and songs.
“It’s been incredible to see Leading Ladies grow from a Country concert to a multi-genre showcase featuring some of the best female performers in music today,” said Katie Neal. “I’m honored to be part of an event that focuses on women’s empowerment and can’t wait to see these fabulous females perform aside one another.”
“I’m excited to see this year’s women share the stage for what is sure to be a spectacular night filled with not only great music but great stories,” adds Karen Carson. “Women are powerhouses, and it’s phenomenal that we’re able to celebrate each other while watching some of our favorite female artists together on one stage.”
Platinum-selling artist Kelsea Ballerini is one of the most-played female artists on Country radio, scoring numerous awards and nominations from every major music award show. She is also a published author and one of the faces of the makeup line COVERGIRL, and is the Opry’s youngest member in its nearly 100-year history, solidifying her role as one of the most influential women in Country.
Meghan Trainor first made history in 2014 with her diamond-certified smash single “All About That Bass.” Since then, the award-winning singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist has garnered a GRAMMY® for Best New Artist, achieved eight multi-platinum singles and two multi-platinum albums, sold out three world tours, penned multi-platinum hits for peers across pop and country, and received countless industry awards and nominations. Expanding her influence on pop culture, she has starred on FOX’s hit series “THE FOUR: Battle for Stardom,” served as a panel coach on “The Voice UK,” host of “Top Chef Family Style” and as a judge on “Clash of the Cover Bands” on E!.
Elle King is a magnetic energy in music today and has been a queen of the airwaves since her breakthrough single, “Ex’s and Oh’s,” was released ten years ago to critical acclamation. She is the first female artist in history to score radio No. 1 singles on four formats, including Adult Pop Songs, Adult Alternative Songs, Alternative Songs and Country Airplay charts. Her unique blend of music has found her a multi-genre fanbase as she tours with multi-genre artists like Jelly Roll, Tyler Childers, Dierks Bentley, Melissa Etheridge and The Chicks.
Multi-platinum singer-songwriter Christina Perri captured the attention of fans and the industry with her powerful vocals and striking lyrics in songs such as “Jar of Hearts” and “A Thousand Years” from “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1.” Her songs are billion-streamers and have achieved the RIAA’s prestigious Diamond Award. She has toured with some of the biggest names in music, including Ed Sheeran and OneRepublic. Recently, she released several lullaby albums in honor of each of her daughters.
Tickets for Leading Ladies presented by OLAY BODY go on sale on February 23. For more information on the event, visit Audacy.com. The event media kit is available here.
