Universal Orlando Resort announced an update to the lineup for the Mardi Gras Concert Series. Elle King, the renowned singer and songwriter, has been replaced by rising star Nessa Barrett. This sudden lineup comes in the wake of Elle King’s recent performance at a Dolly Parton tribute at the Grand Ole Opry, which garnered negative attention due to its profanity-laden content.
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For those who might not be familiar, Nessa Barrett is a young artist who has been making waves in the music industry. She originally gained fame through Tik Tok in 2019, which was followed by the release of her debut single in 2020. Barrett has since captured the hearts of millions with her voice and artistic flair. Barrett’s music, often described as emotional and relatable, resonates with a wide range of audiences.
Elle King, initially scheduled to perform on February 17, faced backlash following a recent performance at the Grand Ole Opry. King, who was performing a tribute to Dolly Parton, was admittetly intoxicated in stage when she forgot the lyrics to ‘Marry Me’ and infused profanity into Parton’s song. This incident led to King cancelling several shows as well as the decision to replace her with Nessa Barrett in the Universal Orlando Mardi Gras Concert Series.
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This year’s Mardis Gras celebration is slated to take place from February 3 through April 7, 2024, at Universal Studios Florida. While the Mardis Gras parade will occur daily, concerts are only offered on select nights. Here is the lineup and dates for this year’s performers, with each concert scheduled to begin at 8:30 PM at the Music Plaza stage (located near Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit roller coaster):
- Feb. 3: Walker Hayes
- Feb. 10: The All-American Rejects
- Feb. 17: Nessa Barrett (replacing Elle King)
- Feb. 18: KC and the Sunshine Band
- Feb. 24: Barenaked Ladies
- March 2: DJ Khaled
- March 9: Ava Max
- March 10: Queen Latifah
- March 16: Luis Fonsi
- March 17: Zedd
All of the Mardis Gras festivities, including the concerts, are included with valid park admission (note blockout dates may apply for some Annual Passes).
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