POLL: Who should perform at Super Bowl 53 in Atlanta?

Super Bowl 53: Here's what to expect when the Super Bowl comes to Atlanta Planning for the music and entertainment for Super Bowl LIII has begun. On Location Experiences will orchestrate the music events, focusing on downtown Atlanta, said Don Renzulli, executive vice president of events at OLE. OLE also produces the Super Bowl LIVE festival, a free event that last year stretched across six blocks of downtown Minneapolis and drew more than 1 million people over a 10-day period. Last year, Pink, Jennifer L

The word around town is that Los Angeles-based pop rock band Maroon 5 is slated to headline the halftime show at the 2019 Super Bowl in Atlanta.

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That rumor sent Atlantans and dozens of hip-hop fans into a frenzy Wednesday, including Atlanta-based rapper Waka Flocka Flame.

"They need somebody from Atlanta, it's only right," he told TMZ Sports on Thursday. "You're coming to the biggest black state in America. Why wouldn't you let a black artist perform and show the world that we're progressing? That's not cool."


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Since it’s clear the opinions on the matter are great, the AJC is coming to you, our dear readers. Do you have a preference? We created a poll filled with plenty of Atlanta big names to find out who Atlantans are aching for this upcoming Super Bowl.

Super Bowl LIII will be held on Feb. 3, 2019, at Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

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