Sports Illustrated swimsuit cover model and actress Kate Upton will serve as the First Lady of the GI Longines Kentucky Oaks and the season nine winner of NBC's “The Voice” and Republic Recording artist Jordan Smith will perform the national anthem at the Oaks Friday, May 6, it was announced.
“As the First Lady of the Oaks and supporter of Churchill Downs' charitable partner, Bright Pink®, a national organization dedicated to the prevention and early detection of breast and ovarian cancer, Upton will participate in the eighth annual Survivors Parade presented by Kroger.
“Churchill Downs is thrilled to welcome these two superstars to the 142nd Longines Kentucky Oaks,” said Kevin Flanery, President of Churchill Downs Racetrack. “Kate and Jordan will help us honor the 142 participants in this year's Survivors Parade and continue to drive awareness and make an impact in the fight against breast and ovarian cancer.”
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