T-Pain to headline at the 2016 SXSW in Austin Texas a conference for musicians, music executives, music industry tastemakers, and people who love music!

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2x Grammy award-winning singer, rapper and producer T-Pain will be interviewed as a featured speaker at “SXSW Presents: A Conversation with T-Pain” at the 2016 SXSW Music Conference on Friday, March 18 at 3:30PM in Room 18ABC of the Austin Convention Center. Esteemed music journalist, radio personality and MTV News correspondent Sway Calloway will host the one hour Q&A.

With 12 #1 and 50 top 10 hits under his belt T-Pain has sold over 16 million albums and 50 million digital tracks worldwide thus far, and his signature sound has made him an influential figure in contemporary Hip-Hop, R&B and Pop. The multi-platinum artist will sit down to discuss his hit-making career thus far, his thoughts on the future of music and technology, his brief break from the spotlight and his return with the upcoming anticipated album Stoicville: The Phoenix.

This session will be open to Music and Platinum badges, as well as Artist Wristbands.

About T-Pain
T-Pain is an award winning rapper, singer, producer, rapper, and multi-instrumentalist. He has sold over 16 million albums worldwide and over 50 million digital tracks worldwide. Throughout his career thus far the multiplatinum artist has had 12 #1 singles, 60 top ten singles, a plethora of radio hits and millions of concert tickets sold worldwide.

T-Pain has won two Grammy’s and has received 11 Grammy nominations, along with winning a variety of other awards and accolades.

Described by People Magazine as “one of the most influential figures in contemporary R&B/Hip Hop whether as a solo artist, a featured guest or a producer,” T-Pain is a leading sound innovator in Hip Hop and R&B with a signature sound that successfully transcends across genres and fans worldwide.

His fifth RCA studio album titled “Stoicville: The Phoenix is set for release this year.

About SXSW Music
The South by Southwest Music and Media Conference (SXSW) is a six-day event held every March in Austin, celebrating 30 years in 2016. It returns this year March 15-20, 2016. The conference offers unmatched access to ideas and global viewpoints on an increasingly borderless industry. It aims to educate and inspire musicians and professionals alike, with sessions attended by over 30,000 registrants and showcasing artists.
A large multi-industry trade show exhibition, Music Gear Expo and daytime stage performances round out the day while evenings are devoted to the SXSW Music Festival, which showcases over 2,200 acts ranging from the unsigned to the iconic. It’s not too late to register to attend SXSW Music 2016 for access to artist interviews like this and more, priority entry into Music Festival showcases, and personalized assistance with booking your hotel room.