AEG announced today that Billy Joel will perform at the KFC Yum! Center on Sunday, April 6, 2014. The performance marks Billy Joel’s first appearance at the KFC Yum! Center.

 

“We are honored to host Billy Joel in Louisville for the first time in over 10 years,” said Dennis Petrullo, General Manager of the KFC Yum! Center. “The continued support from our community and the Louisville Arena Authority allows us to bring world-class entertainment, and we look forward to a memorable evening with music icon Billy Joel.”

 

Billy Joel is one of the highest grossing touring artists in the world. Having sold over 150 million albums globally, his music has remained among the most popular in the world. The singer/songwriter/composer is the sixth best-selling recording artist of all time and the third best-selling solo artist.

 

Recently, Joel was honored by Steinway & Sons with a painted portrait that hangs in Steinway Hall in Manhattan, the first non-classical pianist to be immortalized in the collection. He played to more than 110,000 fans when he performed the final concerts at Shea Stadium, featured in the 2010 documentary film “The Last Play at Shea.” Joel recently received The Kennedy Center Honor, one of the United States’ top cultural awards.

 

Billy Joel has received six GRAMMY Awards, including the prestigious Grammy Legend 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. His music has also served as the inspiration and score for the hit Tony Award-winning Broadway play “Movin’ Out.”

 

American Express Card Members can purchase tickets before the general public beginning MONDAY, JANUARY 13 at 10 a.m. through THURSDAY, JANUARY 16 at 10 p.m.

 

Tickets will be available for purchase by the general public beginning FRIDAY, JANUARY 17 at 10 a.m. via Ticketmaster.com, the KFC Yum! Center box office and by calling 800.745.3000.