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Rob Thomas, Jordin Sparks Performing On NBC’s TODAY Show

As previously confirmed, this coming week’s string of TODAY Show episodes will include performances from Rachel Platten (8/18), Little Mix (8/19), and Carly Rae Jepsen (8/21).

The following week, NBC will play host to showcases from Rob Thomas (8/24), Carole King, Abby Mueller and Chilina Kennedy (8/25), and Jordin Sparks (8/27).

— Thomas, who is scheduled perform on the plaza during the 7-9AM portion and then make another appearance during the 9-10AM hour, will perform in support of his “The Great Unknown.”

The album, which is his third as a solo act, arrives on August 21.

— Performing as part of the TODAY Summer Concert Series, King, Mueller and Kennedy will bring awareness to “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical.” They are scheduled for a plaza performance in the 7-9AM portion and a studio performance during the 9-10AM hour.

— Like Thomas, Sparks will be supporting a new album. Her “Right Here, Right Now” also launches on August 21.

The sixth “American Idol” will perform during the 9-10AM hour.

NBC’s full TODAY listings follow:

Monday, August 17

(7-9 a.m.) Matt Damon on The Martian. Patricia Clarkson on Learning to Drive. Decorating Tips with Elizabeth Mayhew. Secrets of Summer. HOPE Week.

(9-10 a.m.) Jason Schwartzman and Olympia Dukakis on 7 Chinese Brothers. Josh Lucas on The Mend. Medical Minute with Dr. Natalie Azar. Today Food. HOPE Week.

(10-11 a.m.) Dana Delany on Hand of God. Patricia Clarkson on Learning to Drive. Fall Trends. Favorite Things.

Tuesday, August 18

(7-9 a.m.) Seth Meyers, Bill Hader and Fred Armisen on Documentary Now. Nick Cannon on America’s Got Talent. Janice Kaplan on her book, The Gratitude Diaries. Steals & Deals. Secrets of Summer.

(9-10 a.m.) Ben Kingsley on Learning to Drive. Patrick Wilson on Zipper. Paul Scheer and Rob Huebel on Crash Test. Tamron’s Tuesday Trend. Back-to-school supplies showdown.

(10-11 a.m.) Nick Cannon on America’s Got Talent. Rachel Platten performs live on Today. Today Food with Aarti Sequeira.

Wednesday, August 19

(7-9 a.m.) Little Mix performs live on the plaza. Today Food with Donatella Arpaia. Secrets of Summer. TBD.

(9-10 a.m.) Little Mix on Today. Chiwetel Ejiofor on Z For Zachariah. Hope To It. Pop Fix.

(10-11 a.m.) Susan Lucci on Devious Maids. Emily Ratajkowski on We Are Your Friends. Fall Hairstyles. Ask Lou With Lou Manfredini. Lilliana’s Luxe for Less.

Thursday, August 20

(7-9 a.m.) David Oyelowo on Captive. Today Food with Adam Richman. TBD.

(9-10 a.m.) Tony Hale on American Ultra. Elizabeth Moss on Queen of Earth. Jake Johnson on Digging For Fire. Back-to-school 5-minute Fashion.

(10-11 a.m.) Ambush Makeover. Today Food with Joel Gamoran. TBD.

Friday, August 21

(7-9 a.m.) Carly Rae Jepsen performs live on the plaza. Hope Week. TBD.

(9-10 a.m.) Kim Dickens on Fear the Walking Dead. Carly Rae Jepsen performs on Today. Pop Fix. In the Kitchen with Al Roker.

(10-11 a.m.) Jill Martin’s Shopping Bag. Today Animals with David Mizejewski. Weekend Warrior Workout. Kathie Lee and Hoda Give It Away. Madelyn’s Mad Food Challenge.

Monday, August 24

(7-9 a.m.) Rob Thomas performs live on the plaza. Today Food with Kelly Senyei. Fall Trends with Meghan Markle. Summer of Secrets.

(9-10 a.m.) Rob Thomas performs on Today. Hack To School. Lake Bell on No Escape. Today Food with Molly Gilbert.

(10-11 a.m.) Best of Celeb. Favorite Things. TBD.

Tuesday, August 25

(7-9 a.m.) Carole King, Abby Mueller and Chilina Kennedy perform live on the plaza. Buzz Bissinger on his book, Friday Night Lights, 25th Anniversary Edition. Fuel for School: Lunch hacks. Summer of Secrets.

(9-10 a.m.) Ed Burns on Public Morals. Hack to School. Owen Wilson on No Escape. Carole King, Abby Mueller and Chilina Kennedy perform on Today. Tamron’s Tuesday Trend.

(10-11 a.m.) Best of Home. TBD.

Wednesday, August 26

(7-9 a.m.) Matthew Broderick on Dirty Weekend. Summer of Secrets. Fuel for School: Must-haves. Today Food with Gesine Bullock-Prado.

(9-10 a.m.) Tituss Burgess on The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt. Matthew Broderick and Alice Eve on Dirty Weekend. Pop Fix. Hack to School. Hope To It.

(10-11 a.m.) Best of Celeb Games. TBD.

Thursday, August 27

(7-9 a.m.) Summer of Secrets. Fuel for School: Building a learning space. Today Food with Ali Larter. TBD.

(9-10 a.m.) Jordin Sparks performs on the plaza. Secrets of body language. Outdoor escapes for Labor Day. Spanning the World.

(10-11 a.m.) Best of Ambush Makeover. TBD.

Friday, August 28

(7-9 a.m.) Catching up with Rafael Nadal on the U.S. Open. Today’s Parenting Team. TBD.

(9-10 a.m.) Uzo Aduba on Today. In the Kitchen with Al Roker. TBD.

(10-11 a.m.) Best of Entertaining. Kathie Lee and Hoda Give it Away. TBD.

Saturday, August 15

Dylan Dreyer’s Swedish Adventure: The Climate Portal. Outdoor Cook-off with Alton Brown.

Sunday, August 16

“The Fat Jewish” on Today. Dylan Dreyer’s Swedish Adventure: Midnight Golf. America’s Got Talent finalists on Today. Sundays With Harry.

Saturday, August 22

Summer of Secrets.

Sunday, August 23

America’s Got Talent finalists on Today. Sundays With Harry.

Brian Cantor

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