FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 20, 2016 Contact: Casey Taggatz, [email protected], 602-379-7912 Kelsey Dickerson, [email protected], 602-379-7535 ANDY GRAMMER TO HEADLINE “THE JUMP BALL” ON FEBRUARY 26 THE JUMP BALL, brought to you by Annexus, will also include music from DJ Dean Michaels; Sponsorship opportunities available PHOENIX – Phoenix Suns Charities’ annual gala, THE JUMP BALL, brought to you by Annexus, will be headlined by chart-topping singer/songwriter, Andy Grammer, on Friday, February 26 at Talking Stick Resort. Guests will also enjoy appearances by the entire Suns team and coaching staff, dancing, entertainment by DJ Dean Michaels, dinner, a silent auction and much more. Republic Services will serve as this year’s entertainment partner for The Jump Ball. The gala will begin at 6 p.m. Grammer’s debut, self-titled album Andy Grammer was released in 2011 and gave life to hit singles “Keep Your Head Up” and “Fine by Me.” During the first week after its release, sales from Grammer’s debut album earned him the No. 1 spot on the Billboard New Artist Chart. That same year, Grammer was named as one of Billboard magazine’s “Artists to Watch.” Grammer’s second album, Magazines or Novels, released in 2014, featuring his most successful song to date, “Honey I’m Good.” This single peaked at No. 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 and is triple-platinum certified by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). In addition to Grammer’s performance at THE JUMP BALL, South Florida-based DJ, Dean Michaels, will entertain guests with his own creative blend of audio content. “Republic Services is proud to support Phoenix Suns Charities as the Jump Ball entertainment partner,” said Tim Benter, Phoenix Suns Charities board member and Republic Services Vice President. “Over the years, this fundraising event has hosted top notch entertainment and we are thrilled to add Andy Grammer to the list for this year’s program.” A photo of Andy Grammer is attached. ABOUT PHOENIX SUNS CHARTIES: Phoenix Suns Charities has been focused on making our community a better place since 1988. Since its inception, Phoenix Suns Charities has invested more than $17 million in our community. The Suns philanthropic arm enjoyed another strong year in 2015, raising more than $1.1 million for Arizona non- profits. MEDIA NOTE: For credentials, please RSVP to [email protected] by Thursday, February 24 at 5 p.m. - SunsCharities.org - .