Grammy Nominee Thomas Rhett to Perform at the Inaugural $12 Million Pegasus World Cup on January 28, 2017 at Gulfstream Park

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Multi-Platinum artist   serves as the headlining performer on race day, as he continues making pinnacle waves with the fastest rising single of his career "Star Of The Show", featured on his 18-track Tangled Up Deluxe.  The release includes his smash "Die A Happy Man," which has garnered major trophies from the Country Music Association, Academy of Country Music, Billboard Music Awards, CMT Music Awards and is currently nominated for a Grammy. and , a hard-edged funk band that employs hip-hop beats, rock dynamics and improvisation in a jazz style from New Orleans , will be the house band for the day. E! News host will be reporting live on NBC on race day, covering all the fashion, entertainment and celebrities at the race. The final episode of the comedic short film series featuring UFC Champion & "Jockey" and Comedian, Actor & "Trainer" will air on NBC prior to the $12 million race.

Over 10,000 guests will be in attendance at the Pegasus World Cup Invitational including     among others.

, official fashion partner of the Pegasus World Cup Invitational, will host a pop-up beauty boutique offering touch up glam services to guests and will set up fashion installations around the track. Fans will enjoy specialty cocktails by and .  The global jet-set and out of town guests, traveling to South Florida from around the world, will be staying at the , the official hotel partner of the Pegasus World Cup Invitational.

NBC will air a live 90-minute telecast from Gulfstream Park on Saturday, January 28 , 2017. All coverage will also be streamed live on NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports app. Veteran NBC sportscaster will host the live coverage with analysts and NBC Sports Thoroughbred racing analyst, and retired American Hall of Fame jockey . Roving reporters covering all angles of the race will include and former Jockey , who will be on horseback during the race. Former NHL player and coach and E! News Host will be reporting live on all the fashion, entertainment and celebrities.  

The Stronach Group and the Pegasus World Cup Invitational are proud to work with organizations dedicated to promoting and supporting the well being of its industry's athletes, both human and equine. After The Impact Fund , founded by legendary NFL Hall of Famer Mike Ditka , is a featured charity of choice. Together with The Stronach Group, After the Impact will facilitate a pilot program integrating retired jockeys into their comprehensive treatment program along with retired NFL and war veterans. In addition to the partnership with After the Impact, the Pegasus World Cup Invitational will support The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance and the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund.

To complement the event, in partnership with Seth Browarnik , Founder of World Red Eye, The Stronach Group released PEGASUS Magazine, an 84-page luxury, lifestyle publication fusing fashion, Miami happenings and culinary features with the sport of Thoroughbred horse racing. 20,000 copies of the magazine have been distributed in South Florida and can also be viewed online by clicking HERE.

For more information or to purchase tickets to the race, please visit PegasusWorldCup.com.

Julie Fogel , Julie@GnazzoGroup.com