Music Midtown lineup announced

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June 23, 2015 at 1:46 p.m. UTC

ATLANTA — Elton John, Sam Smith, Van Halen and Drake will headline Music Midtown 2015.

Organizers of the Piedmont Park music festival announced the lineup Tuesday morning.

Other acts set to play Music Midtown include Lenny Kravitz, Hozier, Billy Idol, Panic! at the Disco, Icona Pop and dozens more.

Music Midtown takes place Sept. 18 & 19.

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