NBC's "The Voice" Contestant Jamie Lono
LISLE, IL – The DuPage County Hounds Baseball Team, DuPage’s summer collegiate wood bat team, announced this afternoon that Vernon Hills native Jamie Lono from NBC’s hit show “The Voice” will be signing the National Anthem for the team’s Opening Night on Friday, June 1 at 7pm at the Village of Lisle-Benedictine University Sports Complex. Lono, who is from Vernon Hills, put the town on the map when he appeared on NBC’s hit show “The Voice,” which stars music superstars Christina Aguilera, Cee Lo Green, Adam Levine and Blake Shelton. Lono ended up as part of “Team Cee Lo Green” along with other artists. After being voted off “The Voice,” Lono has been working the TV and music circuits appearing on such shows at “The Today Show.” In addition to signing the National Anthem, Lono will also be singing one additional song sometime during the game. Other “Opening Weekend” festivities and special events will be announced over the coming weeks. To get your tickets for Opening Night for the DuPage County Hounds, please visit the team’s website at www.DuPageHounds.com or call the team’s front office at (815) 704-3839. The DuPage County Hounds Baseball Team is DuPage’s summer collegiate wood bat team. The Hounds play their home games at the 1,100-seat Village of Lisle-Benedictine University Sports Complex. During the 2012 season, which is the team’s Inaugural Season, the Hounds will play a total of 46-games, of which 23 will be played at home. The Hounds Home Opener is scheduled for Friday, June 1 at 7pm. Single game tickets are only $8, group tickets start at $5 and season tickets are only $129 per seat. Tickets, as well as corporate sponsorships, can be purchased by calling the team’s office at (815) 704-3839 or by visiting the team’s website at www.DuPageHounds.com
