06/01/2011, by Melanie Nathan
Washington, D.C., June 1, 2011 – Capital Pride announced that Tony Award-winner Jennifer Holliday will replace Kelly Rowland as the Capital Pride Festival’s headlining entertainer.
Jennifer Holliday is best known for her debut single, the Dreamgirls showstopper and Grammy Award-winning R&B/Pop hit, “And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going.”
“We couldn’t be happier to have Jennifer Holliday join us on the main stage,” said Michael Lutz, executive director of Capital Pride. “She’s a musical legend and long-time LGBT supporter. We’re honored and lucky to have her celebrate Pride with us.”
Rowland was disappointed to announce that the filming schedule for X Factor in Europe forced her to cancel her headlining performance at Capital Pride.
“Kelly looked forward to the performance and whishes everyone a happy Pride,” said Scott Lusk, communications chair for Capital Pride.
For more information, visit www.capitalpride.org.
Capital Pride is organized by Capital Pride Alliance, Inc., a non-profit entity incorporated in the District of Columbia with the sole purpose of supporting, planning, implementing and assessing the annual Capital Pride events and related activities throughout the year. Capital Pride’s 36th Anniversary Celebration will feature activities, events, and educational forums from June 1 to June 12, 2011.
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