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Miley Cyrus coming to Indianapolis, NCAA Final Four to perform tribute to frontline workers

Rashika Jaipuriar
Indianapolis Star

There's more star power coming to Indianapolis.

Miley Cyrus will perform during the NCAA Men's Final Four on April 3, AT&T announced Friday. The performance, called Tribute to Frontline Heroes, will take place between the first and second semifinal games at Lucas Oil Stadium, with frontline health care workers in the audience.

The NCAA is inviting workers, including some from Indiana University Health System, to recognize their efforts battling the coronavirus pandemic, according to a press release. 

Cyrus will be performing several of her hits, including from her most recent album "Plastic Hearts," which debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Rock Albums chart. 

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With the national spotlight on Indianapolis in this unique March Madness, and with last year's tournament cancelled, the city is feeling celebratory. Fans from across the country are coming to cheer on their favorite teams. Downtown Indianapolis has been emerging into spring with art, murals, and music. Cyrus now adds to the party in Indianapolis.

Viewers can watch the performance on CBS and AT&T’s Final Four App. Coverage of the national semifinals will begin Saturday, Apr. 3 at 5 p.m.

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Rashika Jaipuriar is a trending reporter at IndyStar. Contact her at rjaipuriar@gannett.com and follow her on Twitter @rashikajpr