North Carolina is known for producing athletes with unreal athletic prowess. NBA legends like Michael Jordan, James Worthy, and Vince Carter and NFL legends like Lawrence Taylor and Jeff Saturday, all of whom played for the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Some of the most famous musicians are from North Carolina, and legends like Nina Simone, John Coltrane, and Ben E. King, who authored the song “Stand by Me,” to name a few. This calendar year, some of today’s most famous musicians will perform at the Steven Tanger Center and the Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, North Carolina. Five of hip-hop’s biggest names will perform in Greensboro: Rick Ross, Jeezy, Gucci Mane, 2 Chainz, and Jadakiss. The most notable acts that’ll perform In Raleigh, North Carolina, are Lizzo, Steve Nicks, and the legendary band Hootie and the Blowfish. Prominent acts like Brandi Carlisle and legendary band Blink-182 will perform at the Durham Performing Arts Center featured above, and they’re the biggest names in Durham. If you’re a North Carolina resident, you should get tickets to see any of these famous artists while tickets are available.