Carlos Santana, Willie Nelson, and Michelle Branch have been confirmed at headliners to play the Nobel Peace Prize Concert next month. The 11 Dec event will pay tribute to former President Jimmy Carter, who is being honored this year for his "untiring effort" to find peaceful solutions to international conflicts and to advance democracy and human rights. Anthony Hopkins and Jessica Lange will host the event, taking place the day after Carter wins the actual award. Destiny's Child, Paul McCartney, Wyclef Jean, Natalie Imbruglia, Youssou N'Dour, a-ha, and Russell Watson all played at last year' event, which honored United Secretary General Kofi Annan.
Nov 15, 2002
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Headliners confirmed for Nobel gig
Carlos Santana, Willie Nelson and Michelle Branch will headline the Nobel Peace Prize Concert on 11 December, honouring former President Jimmy Carter.