Charlie Wilson to headline Smoothie King Center
 

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Notably missing from the 2017 Essence Festival lineup is Charlie Wilson, who has performed every Fourth of July in New Orleans weekend since 2009. Wilson ? formerly of The Gap Band and a Grammy Award-winning solo R&B singer-songwriter ? will return to the city this year to headline the Smoothie King Center March 25.

Wilson's New Orleans show during his 2017 In It To Win It tour ? named for his upcoming February album of the same name ? also includes Fantasia, Johnny Gill and Solero.*Tickets go on sale 10 a.m.?