Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis close their first Las Vegas residency with seven Voltaire dates, Ruben Studdard and Shanice Wilson.
Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis are bringing their catalog back to Las Vegas for seven final shows, closing their first residency with serious R&B firepower.
According to The Venetian’s listing, “Nothing But Hits” returns to Voltaire on September 23, 25, 26 and 30, followed by October 1, 2 and 3.
“Bringing ‘Nothing But Hits’ back to the stage to finish our first Vegas residency is such an exciting opportunity and we look forward to creating even more memories from songs that shaped generations of music fans,” Jimmy Jam said. “Our goal is for audiences to relive the moments, memories and music that have shaped their lives, taking them on an emotional journey filled with nostalgia, excitement, joy and everything in between as we also give glimpses into the creation process.”
Ruben Studdard and Shanice Wilson will join the five-time Grammy winners, backed by a live band performing records tied to several generations.
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The setlist includes “Escapade,” “Can You Stand the Rain,” “Human” and “Saturday Love,” alongside stories about how the songs were made.
“We want audiences to leave feeling like they’ve traveled through the soundtrack of their lives, hearing the hits they love while discovering the stories behind how they were made,” Jimmy Jam said on Voltaire’s official artist page.
Terry Lewis said the guest list remains a major part of the residency, following earlier appearances by Yolanda Adams, Ledisi, Chanté Moore and Stokley.
“We’ve been fortunate to collaborate with some of the greatest artists in music and help create songs that have become part of people’s lives,” Lewis said. “It’s a celebration every night and you never know who might walk on stage. Those surprise moments make each performance truly unforgettable.”
Their history includes Janet Jackson’s Control and Rhythm Nation 1814, plus work with Michael Jackson, Usher, Mary J. Blige and New Edition.
A recent AllHipHop interview examined Jimmy Jam’s views on artist catalogs, while the duo’s AllHipHop tag collects continuing coverage of their career.
The press package also provides high-resolution images, official show clips and full event details for outlets covering the final seven performances.
The final scheduled performance takes place October 3 at Voltaire inside The Venetian Resort Las Vegas.
