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‘Truth Hurts’ — Lizzo Is Named Bonnaroo’s First Female Headliner

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Lizzo on stage at Treefort Music Fest on March 25, 2017.
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Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival just dropped its 2020 lineup, and one name in particular is getting almost all of the attention, as always.

That’s right: Lizzo. The R&B phenomenon is the first female headliner of the annual music festival.

Lizzo first made her Bonnaroo debut in 2016 on one of the smaller stages. Since then, the “Truth Hurts” singer has tied the record for the longest-running No. 1 rap song by a female artist, and her debut album “Cuz I Love You” peaked at No. 3 on the charts when it was released last year.

Tool and Tame Impala are also headlining Bonnaroo 2020 along with performances by more than 100 other artists representing genres from indie pop to alternative rock to EDM. Other big names include Jason Isbell, Miley Cyrus, Lana Del Rey and Vampire Weekend.

The four-day fest begins June 11 in Manchester. Tickets go on sale Thursday.

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