Jay-Z to Perform at Ryan Seacrest-Hosted iHeartRadio Music Festival

Jay-Z has been added to the lineup of Clear Channel's inaugural iHeartRadio Music Festival, hosted by Ryan Seacrest.our editor recommends'Watch The Throne': Inside Jay-Z's Private Listening Session'Watch the Throne': Jay-Z, Kanye West Leak New Song From Upcoming Album; Fans React (Audio)Independent Retailers' Open Letter to Jay-Z and Kanye West About 'Watch The Throne' Exclusives The rapper will perform solo, without Kanye West, his collaborator on their new album, Watch the Throne. He will close out opening night of the two-day fest, which takes place Sept. 23-24 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. STORY: How Jay-Z and Kanye West Beat the Leakers With 'Watch the Throne' The multiple Grammy winner has sold more than 50 million albums worldwide. He and West released Throne last week, with the album shooting to the top of the iTunes charts in 23 countries. Jay-Z joins a lineup that includes Lady Gaga, Coldplay, Alicia Keys, Steven Tyler, the Black Eyed Peas, Kenny Chesney, Jennifer Lopez, Carrie Underwood, Jane's Addiction, Nicki Minaj, John Mayer, David Guetta, Rascal Flatts, Bruno Mars, Kelly Clarkson, Sublime with Rome and special performances by Usher and Sting. STORY: Jay-Z, Kanye West's Watch the Throne Called 'Instant Classic' The event is intended to celebrate the launch of the New iHeartRadio, Clear Channel's digital radio product. It sold out 10 minutes after tickets were put on sale to the general public. STORY:Jennifer Lopez, Steven Tyler to Headline iHeartRadio Music Festival Live audio and video streams of the iHeartRadio Music Festival will be available online, via mobile devices at www.iHeartRadio.com and across all of Clear Channel's radio station websites. Related Topics Jay-Z Ryan Seacrest