First Look: Hanson & Echosmith Perform On July 7 “Greatest Hits” Episode
Hanson and Echosmith [ABC]
Earlier this month, ABC confirmed that Hanson would be performing on the July 7 edition of its “Greatest Hits.”
What the network’s press release did not acknowledge, however, was that Hanson is joined on stage by fellow sibling band Echosmith.
The network formalized that news Monday by virtue of releasing new photos from the taping. Several of those photos feature the two acts collaborating on the “Greatest Hits” stage.
While this represents ABC’s first formal confirmation of the pairing, Echosmith fans have known about it for some time. The band Tweeted a set photo last month.
The July 7 “Greatest Hits” focuses on the hits of the period between 1995 and 2000. Other confirmed performers include Backstreet Boys (Meghan Trainor), Jewel (with Tori Kelly), Coolio (with CeeLo Green), LL Cool J (with Wiz Khalifa) and John Legend (performing two Lauryn Hill hits).
GREATEST HITS - "Greatest Hits: 1995-2000" - The second half of the 1990s launched huge careers for the biggest names in pop, rap, hip-hop and rock music. This episode celebrates the greatest hits of the musical era from 1995-2000 with never-before-seen collaborations with Backstreet Boys & Meghan Trainor, Coolio & CeeLo Green, Jewel & Tori Kelly, LL COOL J & Wiz Khalifa and an unforgettable acoustic performance by Hanson. The episode also features John Legend's captivating rendition of Lauryn Hill's smash hits "Ex Factor" and "Doo Wop (That Thing)." Hosted by actor and comedian Arsenio Hall and country music star Kelsea Ballerini, "Greatest Hits" will air THURSDAY, JULY 7 (9:00-10:00 p.m. EDT), on the ABC Television Network. (ABC/Byron Cohen) HANSONmore
GREATEST HITS - "Greatest Hits: 1995-2000" - The second half of the 1990s launched huge careers for the biggest names in pop, rap, hip-hop and rock music. This episode celebrates the greatest hits of the musical era from 1995-2000 with never-before-seen collaborations with Backstreet Boys & Meghan Trainor, Coolio & CeeLo Green, Jewel & Tori Kelly, LL COOL J & Wiz Khalifa and an unforgettable acoustic performance by Hanson. The episode also features John Legend's captivating rendition of Lauryn Hill's smash hits "Ex Factor" and "Doo Wop (That Thing)." Hosted by actor and comedian Arsenio Hall and country music star Kelsea Ballerini, "Greatest Hits" will air THURSDAY, JULY 7 (9:00-10:00 p.m. EDT), on the ABC Television Network. (ABC/Byron Cohen) HANSON, ECHOSMITHmore
GREATEST HITS - "Greatest Hits: 1995-2000" - The second half of the 1990s launched huge careers for the biggest names in pop, rap, hip-hop and rock music. This episode celebrates the greatest hits of the musical era from 1995-2000 with never-before-seen collaborations with Backstreet Boys & Meghan Trainor, Coolio & CeeLo Green, Jewel & Tori Kelly, LL COOL J & Wiz Khalifa and an unforgettable acoustic performance by Hanson. The episode also features John Legend's captivating rendition of Lauryn Hill's smash hits "Ex Factor" and "Doo Wop (That Thing)." Hosted by actor and comedian Arsenio Hall and country music star Kelsea Ballerini, "Greatest Hits" will air THURSDAY, JULY 7 (9:00-10:00 p.m. EDT), on the ABC Television Network. (ABC/Byron Cohen) HANSON, ECHOSMITHmore
GREATEST HITS - "Greatest Hits: 1995-2000" - The second half of the 1990s launched huge careers for the biggest names in pop, rap, hip-hop and rock music. This episode celebrates the greatest hits of the musical era from 1995-2000 with never-before-seen collaborations with Backstreet Boys & Meghan Trainor, Coolio & CeeLo Green, Jewel & Tori Kelly, LL COOL J & Wiz Khalifa and an unforgettable acoustic performance by Hanson. The episode also features John Legend's captivating rendition of Lauryn Hill's smash hits "Ex Factor" and "Doo Wop (That Thing)." Hosted by actor and comedian Arsenio Hall and country music star Kelsea Ballerini, "Greatest Hits" will air THURSDAY, JULY 7 (9:00-10:00 p.m. EDT), on the ABC Television Network. (ABC/Byron Cohen) HANSON, ECHOSMITHmore
GREATEST HITS - "Greatest Hits: 1995-2000" - The second half of the 1990s launched huge careers for the biggest names in pop, rap, hip-hop and rock music. This episode celebrates the greatest hits of the musical era from 1995-2000 with never-before-seen collaborations with Backstreet Boys & Meghan Trainor, Coolio & CeeLo Green, Jewel & Tori Kelly, LL COOL J & Wiz Khalifa and an unforgettable acoustic performance by Hanson. The episode also features John Legend's captivating rendition of Lauryn Hill's smash hits "Ex Factor" and "Doo Wop (That Thing)." Hosted by actor and comedian Arsenio Hall and country music star Kelsea Ballerini, "Greatest Hits" will air THURSDAY, JULY 7 (9:00-10:00 p.m. EDT), on the ABC Television Network. (ABC/Byron Cohen) HANSON, ECHOSMITHmore
GREATEST HITS - "Greatest Hits: 1995-2000" - The second half of the 1990s launched huge careers for the biggest names in pop, rap, hip-hop and rock music. This episode celebrates the greatest hits of the musical era from 1995-2000 with never-before-seen collaborations with Backstreet Boys & Meghan Trainor, Coolio & CeeLo Green, Jewel & Tori Kelly, LL COOL J & Wiz Khalifa and an unforgettable acoustic performance by Hanson. The episode also features John Legend's captivating rendition of Lauryn Hill's smash hits "Ex Factor" and "Doo Wop (That Thing)." Hosted by actor and comedian Arsenio Hall and country music star Kelsea Ballerini, "Greatest Hits" will air THURSDAY, JULY 7 (9:00-10:00 p.m. EDT), on the ABC Television Network. (ABC/Byron Cohen) HANSONmore
GREATEST HITS - "Greatest Hits: 1995-2000" - The second half of the 1990s launched huge careers for the biggest names in pop, rap, hip-hop and rock music. This episode celebrates the greatest hits of the musical era from 1995-2000 with never-before-seen collaborations with Backstreet Boys & Meghan Trainor, Coolio & CeeLo Green, Jewel & Tori Kelly, LL COOL J & Wiz Khalifa and an unforgettable acoustic performance by Hanson. The episode also features John Legend's captivating rendition of Lauryn Hill's smash hits "Ex Factor" and "Doo Wop (That Thing)." Hosted by actor and comedian Arsenio Hall and country music star Kelsea Ballerini, "Greatest Hits" will air THURSDAY, JULY 7 (9:00-10:00 p.m. EDT), on the ABC Television Network. (ABC/Byron Cohen) HANSONmore
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GREATEST HITS - "Greatest Hits: 1995-2000" - The second half of the 1990s launched huge careers for the biggest names in pop, rap, hip-hop and rock music. This episode celebrates the greatest hits of the musical era from 1995-2000 with never-before-seen collaborations with Backstreet Boys & Meghan Trainor, Coolio & CeeLo Green, Jewel & Tori Kelly, LL COOL J & Wiz Khalifa and an unforgettable acoustic performance by Hanson. The episode also features John Legend's captivating rendition of Lauryn Hill's smash hits "Ex Factor" and "Doo Wop (That Thing)." Hosted by actor and comedian Arsenio Hall and country music star Kelsea Ballerini, "Greatest Hits" will air THURSDAY, JULY 7 (9:00-10:00 p.m. EDT), on the ABC Television Network. (ABC/Byron Cohen) HANSONmore
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