The संगीत कार्यक्रम will feature Grammy Award-winning artists Blake Shelton and Kelly Clarkson.
“The men and women that serve and protect this country on a daily basis allow the rest of us the freedoms we enjoy,” कहा Shelton. “I’m proud to be part of this event and root these हीरोस on to victory at this year’s Warrior Games.”
“I can’t wait to perform this साल at the Warrior Games! Any time we can all be a part of something that lifts up and shines a light on all of these हीरोस that are participating is an amazing moment! We need और of these moments!” कहा Clarkson. “These men and women have put their lives on the line for us and have overcome so much in the process of doing that! It will be a tremendous honor to perform for them and their families who have sacrificed so much!”
The star-studded event will officially kick off the 2017 DoD Warrior Games, scheduled to take place June 30 through July 8 in Chicago. Approximately 265 wounded, ill and injured service members and veterans representing teams from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard and US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), as well as the United Kingdom Armed Forces and the Australian Defence Force. Athletes will participate in eight adaptive sports: archery, cycling, field, shooting, sitting volleyball, swimming, track and wheelchair basketball.
“Warrior Games showcases the resilience and triumph of these athletes after overcoming significant injuries and illnesses,” कहा U.S. Navy Captain Brent Breining director of the 2017 DoD Warrior Games. “Having artists like Blake and Kelly perform at our opening ceremony संगीत कार्यक्रम demonstrates their support and gratitude for our military service men and women, and encourages people to get out and दिखाना their support for these heroes.”
Tickets for the DoD Warrior Games opening ceremony संगीत कार्यक्रम will be available online through Ticketmaster. Tickets will go on sale to the general public on Tuesday, June 6. प्रशंसक क्लब्स and Citi cardmembers will have access to pre-sale tickets beginning Wednesday, May 31.
