World Wrestling Entertainment® announced today that eight-time
Grammy®-nominated R&B artist Fantasia will perform "America the
Beautiful” at WrestleMania XXVI live on pay-per-view from the University
of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, AZ on Sunday, March 28 at 7 PM ET / 4 PM
PT.
The recording artist, actress, American Idol winner and star of VH1's Fantasia
For Real will step into the squared circle to perform a heartwarming
rendition of "America the Beautiful” to kick off the annual pop culture
extravaganza.
Fantasia joins an exclusive, all-star list of R&B performers that have
previously opened WrestleMania including Ray Charles, Aretha
Franklin, John Legend and Ashanti.
Fans from all 50 states, Canada and 26 countries will attend WrestleMania
XXVI with millions more watching around the world. For more
information on WrestleMania XXVI, please visit www.wrestlemania.com.
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