Fantasia To Perform At WrestleMania XXVI

STAMFORD, Conn. (Top40 Charts/ World Wrestling Entertainment) - World Wrestling Entertainment announced today that eight-time Grammy-nominated R&B artist Fantasia will perform 'America the Beautiful' at WrestleMania XXVI live on pay-per-view from the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, AZ on Sunday, March 28 at 7 PM ET / 4 PM PT.

The recording artist, actress, American Idol winner and star of VH1's Fantasia For Real will step into the squared circle to perform a heartwarming rendition of 'America the Beautiful' to kick off the annual pop culture extravaganza.

Fantasia joins an exclusive, all-star list of R&B performers that have previously opened WrestleMania including Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, John Legend and Ashanti.

Fans from all 50 states, Canada and 26 countries will attend WrestleMania XXVI with millions more watching around the world. For more information on WrestleMania XXVI, please visit www.wrestlemania.com.

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