Tickets available: Grammy Winner Billy Ocean performs at MSU Riley Center March 26

Tickets available: Grammy Winner Billy Ocean performs at MSU Riley Center March 26

Photo of Billy Ocean sitting on stool in front of red background
Billy Ocean (Photo submitted)

Contact: Mary Pollitz

STARKVILLE, Miss.—Grammy Award–winning British singer-songwriter Billy Ocean, known worldwide for his signature blend of R&B, pop and soul, performs later this month at Mississippi State’s Riley Center.

Ocean, born in Trinidad and raised in London, is Britain’s most successful Black recording star, selling more than 30 million records globally. His career includes chart-topping hits like “Caribbean Queen,” “Suddenly” and “Love Really Hurts Without You.”

Ocean brings his celebrated catalog to the Meridian stage March 26 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available for purchase at msurileycenter.com.

Throughout his career, Ocean has dominated charts in the UK, U.S. and beyond. A powerhouse live performer, he has toured around the world and released albums including “Love Zone,” “Here You Are” and “One World.” After a brief break to be with family, he returned to performing and recording, solidifying his place as an enduring pop and R&B icon.

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