headliner

Example Sentences

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Instead, it was a sad affair, thrown together at the last minute and unable to book anyone more interesting than Kid Rock as a headliner.

From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026

But fans said Scott had turned up 90 minutes late only to slip away after a short 20-minute appearance, despite being the headliner.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

Fans have previously travelled from around the world to see K-pop favourites Blackpink and Stray Kids in action at London's Hyde Park, with each headliner normally attracting about 65,000 people.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

The “Swag” singer reportedly became the highest-paid headliner in Coachella history last month, and its most lucrative merch seller.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026

The headliner in the 5,000 meters— three miles and 188 yards—was Norman Bright, a twenty-six-year-old schoolteacher.

From "Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand