12 Facts You Didn’t Know About the 2019 HOT 99.5 Jingle Ball Lineup

It’s the most wonderful time of the year: the HOT 99.5 Jingle Ball! Many of the world’s biggest artists are coming to Washington, DC to celebrate the season with some incredible performances and special surprises. 

Taking the stage at the 2019 HOT 99.5 Jingle Ball at Capital One Arena will be Halsey, Khalid, Charlie Puth, Niall Horan, French Montana, and Lewis Capaldi. 

Get to know your 2019 HOT 99.5 Jingle Ball lineup with some facts you might not know below!

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    Halsey is an anagram of her real name, Ashley.
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    She makes a cameo in last year’s biggest movie "A Star Is Born", which starred Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper.
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    His first big hit song, “Location,” was written around his senior prom. He told iHeartRadio, “I actually wrote it around my senior year prom. And I wrote it towards someone, and they didn't accept it. I won Prom King."
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    Khalid is also philanthropic, and founded The Great Khalid Foundation, which in a statement from the singer, is an organization “that supports music and schools in underserved communities.” He added, “It starts in El Paso and my goal is to provide resources and help bridge education and prominent music programs in the city.”
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    He is basically a musical genius. Not only does he have perfect pitch, but he is also a trained pianist. He attended the prestigious Berklee College of Music on a full scholarship.
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    Charlie has a distinct scar on his right eyebrow, which he got from being attacked by a dog at just 2 years old.
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    One of his go-to golf buddies is Fifty Shades of Grey actor Jamie Dornan
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    He's signed to a modeling contract with Wilhelmina
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    French Montana began his career as a teenage battle rapper under the name Young French.
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    French made the cut on XXL's coveted Freshman Class of 2012 list.
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    Lewis actually found recording an album to be boring. "Everyone always tells you about how amazing recording their first album was and how they'll always look back on the 'process' with fond memories," he told iHeartRadio. "I will look back on it as an extremely stressful time that somehow also managed to be extremely boring."
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    His second cousin once removed is Doctor Who actor Peter Capaldi but they didn't know each other until Lewis got famous

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