9-Time Grammy Winner Norah Jones Announced as Headliner of Oaktopia Festival

Oaktopia Music & Art Festival (Oaktopia), North Texas' premiere independent music and entertainment event, today announced that Norah Jones is joining the Oaktopia lineup for her first performance in Denton, Texas, since attending the esteemed College of Music at University of North Texas as a jazz piano major. On September 23, 2016, Norah will grace the Oaktopia stage by the downtown Denton square, near her star on the town's Arts Walk of Fame.

Norah Jones has earned nine Grammy Awards, sold more than 45 million albums worldwide and was named Billboard Magazine's top jazz artist of the 2000-2009 decade.

"We are excited to have Norah return to Denton as a headlining performer at Oaktopia," said Midlake's Eric Pulido, friend and Oaktopia Director. "Norah's music catalog is outstanding and her live performances are incredible. It's going to be a very special night indeed!"

Norah joins an incredible line-up of performers, including Beirut, Rae Sremmurd, Dr. Dog and Erykah Badu performing a DJ set, Best Coast, Wavves and Andrew W.K. among numerous others.

Earning the distinction of being the Best Festival of 2015 by the Dallas Observer, Oaktopia is a three-day music, art and cultural festival held in the heart of Downtown Denton, Texas. Beginning on September 22, 2016, Oaktopia showcases a strong and diverse lineup of some of the most celebrated music artists on various stages. Buy your passes now at Prekindle.

General Admission 3-day tickets are available for $85; 1-Day tickets are available for $50; and a limited amount of VIP 3-day tickets are available for $200.

To secure your spot, buy your passes now at Prekindle. Experience highlights from last year's Oaktopia event by viewing a recap video here. For up-to-the-minute information, get connected with #Oaktopia on Facebook, Snapchat, Instagram and Twitter.

About The Oaktopia Festival (Oaktopia) Oaktopia is a three-day festival in Denton, Texas that showcases the best and most diverse experience in art and music. Earning the distinction of being the Best Festival of 2015 by the Dallas Observer, Oaktopia combines chart-topping and critically acclaimed music acts with art, events, vendors and activities.

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