Yolanda Adams to Co-Host the “American Music Inaugural Ball”

Washington--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States marks the exciting and hope-filled beginning of the next chapter in American history—and some of the biggest legends and stars in music are going to be in the nation’s Capital to “Rock with Barack” all night!

On the evening of January 20, 2009, the Marriott Wardman Park in Washington will host D.C.’s largest celebration of the evening, with 4,000-6,000 guests expected to attend; marking the first-ever two-ball inauguration event in history, with the most diverse roster of talent.

The host for the American Music Inaugural Ball and special events (see below) surrounding the inaugural, will be legendary, multiple Grammy Award winning singer Dionne Warwick, who is also the chair and host of its “Legends Ball” that will begin in the hotel’s Marriott Ballroom at 8:00 p.m.

AMIB, which will launch online ticket sales this Friday, December 5, promises to offer “the most bang for your buck” per ticket based on the high caliber lineup of talent set to perform. Tickets can be purchased through the official website connected with the American Music Inaugural Ball at www.AmericanMusicInauguralBalls.com. It is the sole authorized outlet for online ticket sales for this event (there is an unauthorized and unofficial site by a similar name – ticket buyers will need to add the “s” in “Balls” to get to the Official site to purchase tickets).

Says Warwick: “It is an honor and privilege for me to host AMIB and its events over what will undoubtedly be two of the most exciting days in American history.” She continues, “On Tuesday, January 20, 2009, we celebrate with pride and joy the inauguration of President-Elect Barack Obama. Through the language of music comes unity, which is the hope he symbolizes for all of us. Music is the universal language that brings people of all colors, of all faiths, of all ethnicities from all over the globe together in unity.”