HOUSTON, TX  [Monday Jun.26.2006]  /Mix103FM.com/ -- Jamie Foxx is set to play the 2006 Essence Music Festival this weekend in Texas.

The singer, comedian and Oscar-winning actor was just added to the three-day festival, which also features Mary J. Blige, Chris Brown and Toni Braxton.

Presented by Coca-Cola, the 2006 Essence Music Festival takes place July 1-3 at Reliant Park in Houston.

Mary J. Blige, LL Cool J, Yolanda Adams and Earth, Wind & Fire are scheduled to perform on Day 1 of the festival (Saturday, July 1).

Day 2's line-up on Sunday, July 2nd, is also star-studded and includes Jamie Foxx, Chris Brown, Jaheim, New Edition and Bobby Brown, Steve Harvey and Doug E. Fresh and the Pioneers of Hip-Hop including Slick Rick, Sugar Hill Gang, MC Lyte, Biz Markie, Whodini and Dana Dane.

Some of the artists performing on Day 3 include Keyshia Cole, Maze featuring Frankie Beverly, Toni Braxton, and Cedric the Entertainer.

Tickets to the festival are on sale now at ticketmaster.com, (800) 488-5252 or (713) 629-3700 in Houston. Ticket prices range from $45 to $165, plus applicable service charges.

For additional information on the Coca-Cola Presents Essence Music Festival, visit www.essence.com/essence/emf.

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