FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 12/14/15 CONTACT: Garin Narain, Janet Smith or Jelani Downing, Hawks Communications (404) 878-3800 CEELO GREEN THE NEXT SUPERSTAR TO PERFORM IN HAWKS CONCERT SERIES Multi-Platinum Recording Artist, TV Personality and Entrepreneur Will Take Over the Court When the Hawks Face the New York Knicks on Dec. 26 ATLANTA, GA – The gifts will keep coming for Hawks fans on Dec. 26 when Atlanta’s own CeeLo Green takes to the mic to perform at halftime and postgame at the Hawks’ contest against the New York Knicks. The multi-Grammy Award winner will play hits from his solo career, as well as tracks from Gnarls Barkley and the Goodie Mob catalogue, in the next installment of the in-game concert series. A special retail pack will be available at Philips Arena’s Hawks Shop, containing a limited edition shirt and “Heart Blanche,” the latest studio album from Green, an original coach of NBC’s “The Voice.” Along with the highly-anticipated performance, the Hawks are making a donation to CeeLo’s Green- house Foundation. Greenhouse’s mission is “to educate, inspire and influence school-aged children in disadvantaged areas to become responsible stewards of their environment, communities and future.” The organization, founded by CeeLo and his sister, Shedonna Alexander, serves as a tribute to their grandmother, Ruby Callaway Robinson, Executive Director of CASCADE, and their late mother, Sheila J. Callaway, one of the first African-American female firefighters in the city of Atlanta. "I am true to Atlanta. It's my home," CeeLo said. "As a proud ATLien, I'm honored to join the Hawks on Dec. 26 to perform my new and classic music for the home crowd and players. [We’ll] celebrate another great game and season for our team! Let's go Hawks!" CeeLo joins, Jeezy, Rich Homie Quan, and Big Grams, a collaboration between Big Boi and Phantogram, as chart-topping superstars to perform in front of Hawks fans this season as part of the on-going concert series. “As we looked at who we wanted to have perform next at our games, CeeLo was on the top of our wish list. He is an amazing talent, known all over the world and a favorite son of Atlanta,” Hawks and Philips Arena CEO Steve Koonin said. “We are proud to support the great work he is doing in our community, especially during this season of giving.” The matchup between the Hawks and Knicks will tip off at 7:30 p.m. on FOX Sports Southeast. For more information on The Greenhouse Foundation visit ghfoundation.org. #TrueToAtlanta With a bold identity and strong new ownership, the Atlanta Hawks Basketball Club and Philips Arena remain committed to mak- ing Atlantans proud on the court and off. The 2014-15 Southeast Division Champions, the Hawks have made the postseason in eight consecutive seasons and reached the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time in franchise history in 2015. Off the court, the organization has built a culture of inclusion, diversity and innovation, all with a touch of Southern Hospitality. It con- tinues into the community where the organization builds bridges through basketball, whether by constructing and refurbishing courts in Atlanta neighborhoods, providing scholarships to our basketball camps, or surprising and delighting our fans with unique Atlanta Hawks experiences. Atlanta Hawks Membership, which includes your seat for every home game for the 2015-16 regular season, is on sale now at www.hawks.com/membership or by calling 866-715-1500! For more information on the Hawks, log on to www.hawks.com today or follow us on twitter @ATLHawks. # # # .