South Carolina H 5315: John Legend at Gaillard Center

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2025-2026 Bill 5315 Text of Previous Version (Mar. 04, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 5315

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A house RESOLUTION

to welcome John Legend, a multiplatinum artist and 
producer, for a performance at the Gaillard Center in Charleston, to 
congratulate him on his stellar musical career, and to applaud his vibrant 
civic and community contributions.

Whereas, the South 
Carolina House of Representatives is pleased to learn that John Legend will 
perform live at the Gaillard Center in Charleston, performing renditions of his 
greatest hits, such as "All of Me," "Ordinary People," and "Tonight," woven 
together with stories from his life and career on Tuesday, March 24, 2026; and

Whereas, with a 
thirteen-time Grammy-winning body of work built over more than twenty years, he 
is one of only nineteen people in the prestigious EGOT club of Emmy, Grammy, 
Oscar, and Tony award winners, inclusion that places him among the most 
versatile entertainers in history. Mr. Legend is a creative force who redefines 
what it means to be a modern artist; and

Whereas, he has 
released eleven albums throughout his career from 2004 through 2024. On screen, 
he delivered a stunning performance as Jesus in NBC's Jesus Christ Superstar 
Live in Concert in 2018, earning an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor 
and winning an Emmy as a producer for Outstanding Variety Special; and

Whereas, beyond his music, 
Mr. Legend is a visionary producer and storyteller. Alongside partners Mike 
Jackson and Ty Stiklorius, he cofounded Get Lifted Film Company, which has 
created a wide range of acclaimed projects across major networks and streaming 
platforms on HBO, Paramount+, and Netflix, as well as an upcoming project on 
NBC/Peacock. He has also published a wide variety of stories through Get Lifted 
Books; and

Whereas, in 2023, he expanded 
his entrepreneurial footprint by launching Loved01, his self-care brand of 
gentle but powerful skincare formulas at affordable prices. In 2024, he and his 
wife, Chrissy Teigen, introduced Kismet, a dog lifestyle brand offering premium 
food and accessories for modern dog families; and

Whereas, as an advocate 
for social justice, Mr. Legend founded FREEAMERICA in 2015 to transform the 
conversation around criminal justice policies and to combat mass incarceration. 
He serves on the boards of Harlem Village Academies and of Management 
Leadership for Tomorrow, as well as advisory boards of the Quattrone Center for 
the Fair Administration of Justice and of Teach for All; and

Whereas, he was recently 
named Philanthropist of the Year at The Hollywood Reporter's Annual 
Social Impact Summit in recognition of his ongoing commitment to social change; 
and

Whereas, the South 
Carolina House of Representative values the career of John Legend, a testament 
to his unwavering commitment to excellence, creativity, and justice and his 
inspiration through his music, storytelling, activism, and entrepreneurship. Now, 
therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the members of the 
South Carolina House of Representatives, 
by this resolution, welcome John Legend, multiplatinum artist and producer, for 
a performance at the Gaillard Center in Charleston, congratulate him on his 
stellar musical career, and applaud his vibrant civic and community contributions.

Be it further resolved 
that a copy of this resolution be presented to John Legend.

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