Title: Aaron C to join Michael Jackson
Date: August 22, 2001
Source: AllPop
Source: http://www.canoe.ca/AllPop-CarterAaron/010822_michael-can.html
Topic: News
Aaron Carter has been added to one of Michael Jackson's star-studded anniversary concerts.
The teenage pop star and brother of Backstreet star Nick Carter, will perform "I Want Candy" on Sept. 10 in New York, the second day of the "Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration, The Solo Years" concert.
"Michael Jackson is a huge fan of Aaron's," said show producer David Gest. "They are also very close friends."
The two-day event will air as a two-hour special on CBS during the 2001-2002 TV season.
Below is a list of some of the artists scheduled to perform at Michael's upcoming shows:
Friday, Sept. 7: Marc Anthony; Bobby Brown; Ray Charles; Deborah Cox; Destiny's Child; Gloria Estefan; Billy Gilman; James Ingram; Quincy Jones & The Legends Of Jazz including Al Jarreau, Herbie Mann, Les McCann, David ``Fathead'' Newman, Jimmy Smith, Clark Terry & Cassandra Wilson; Liza Minnelli; Monica; Mya; *NSync; Jill Scott; Shaggy featuring Ricardo ``Rikrok'' Ducent & Rayvon; Britney Spears; Tamia; 3T; Usher and many surprise guests.
Monday, Sept. 10: Marc Anthony; Bobby Brown; Aaron Carter; Deborah Cox; Missy ``Misdemeanor'' Elliott; Nelly Furtado; Gloria Gaynor; Al Jarreau; Gladys Knight; Lil' Romeo; Ricky Martin; Liza Minnelli; Monica; Mya; 98 Degrees; Jill Scott; Usher; Luther Vandross; Dionne Warwick, and surprise guests.
