The Breeders' Cup has announced entertainment plans for the 35th World Championships, which are scheduled for Nov. 2-3 at Churchill Downs. Race attendees will be treated to a number of special performances and presentations.
“Every year we strive to provide our fans with a rich roster of entertainment experiences that celebrates the local community and also highlights the international appeal of the Breeders' Cup,” said Peter Rotondo, Vice President of Media and Entertainment of the Breeders' Cup. “We are excited to welcome the impressive line-up of musical talent to this year's event.”
Opening the Friday program with the national anthem will be up-and-coming musical talent and high schooler Caroline Siegrist, followed by a presentation of colors by the Culver Military Color Guard. Following the races, fans will be treated to a performance by Kentucky favorite Tony and the Tan Lines.
World-renowned tenor Anthony Kearns will welcome fans with the national anthem on Saturday with the Culver Military Color Guard again presenting the colors, but this time joined by representatives from Kentucky Wounded Heroes, the Louisville Sea Cadets, Western Kentucky University, and other uniformed military members. Shea Leparoux, the wife of jockey Julien Leparoux and daughter of late trainer Mike Mitchell, will perform “America the Beautiful” alongside guitarist Tyler Anderson from the group A Lion Named Roar. In addition, Louisville ensemble Linkin' Bridge, a finalist on the popular television show “America's Got Talent,” will perform “My Old Kentucky Home.” Finally, local band Color Me Badd will close out the day's races.
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