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The NBA entertainment lineup for the 2005 NBA Finals has been announced.

Legendary performer Stevie Wonder, recording artist and Hollywood superstar Will Smith, and multi-platinum selling artists Alanis Morissette and Kelly Clarkson will headline the pregame performances at The Finals.

This is the first time all the NBA entertainment musical performances for The Finals will be featured during pregame activities.

The Finals begin Thursday, June 9 on ABC with coverage of Game 1 beginning at 8:30 p.m. (ET). All performances will be televised by ABC in the U.S. and to more than 205 countries.

Following is the lineup of pregame performances for The Finals:

Game 1 – Thursday, June 9 at 8:30 p.m. (ET):

Will Smith will tip off The Finals musical lineup prior to Game 1 on Thursday, June 9 as he performs his hit single “Switch” from his recently released album LOST AND FOUND, followed by player introductions. Morissette, whose studio, acoustic song-for-song rendering of JAGGED LITTLE PILL ACOUSTIC is set for release June 13, six days after Alanis launches the “JAGGED LITTLE PILL ACOUSTIC TOUR,” will then sing the U.S. national anthem, her first televised performance of the anthem since becoming an American citizen earlier this year.

Game 2 – Sunday, June 12 at 8:30 p.m. (ET):

ABC’s Game 2 coverage on Sunday, June 12 will feature Clarkson singing the U.S. national anthem via satellite from the Persian Gulf where she is currently taking part in a USO tour with NBA Legends to pay tribute to the men and women of the U.S. and coalition armed forces. Her performance will include appearances by Legends Artis Gilmore, Gail Goodrich, Spencer Haywood and Dan Roundfield. Clarkson's second multi-platinum album, BREAKAWAY, is a top 10 staple on the charts and features such #1 hits as “Breakaway,” “Since U Been Gone” and her current single, “Behind These Hazel Eyes.” She will launch “THE HAZEL EYES TOUR” sponsored by Schick Intuition on July 6 in Lubbock, TX.

Game 3 – Tuesday, June 14 at 8:30 p.m. (ET):

For Game 3 on Tuesday, June 14, Stevie Wonder will perform both the U.S. national anthem and his new single “So What The Fuss” from his highly anticipated album A TIME TO LOVE.

The 59th Finals will tip off on Thursday, June 9 beginning at 8:30 p.m. (ET) and will feature the San Antonio Spurs and (Detroit Pistons/Miami Heat) going head to head. ABC Sports is the exclusive home of The Finals which will be telecast in the U.S. and in 205 countries with coverage taking place as follows: GAME 1 - Thursday, June 9; GAME 2 – Sunday, June 12; GAME 3 – Tuesday, June 14; GAME 4 – Thursday, June 16; GAME 5* – Sunday, June 19 (*If Necessary); GAME 6* – Tuesday, June 21 (*If Necessary); GAME 7*– Thursday, June 23 (*If Necessary).

Game 5 – Sunday, June 19 at 8:30 p.m. (ET):

Detroit native and devoted Pistons fan Kid Rock will perform “America the Beautiful” at the Palace of Auburn Hills prior to Game 5 of The Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and the Detroit Pistons on Sunday, June 19. ABC will televise his performance in the U.S. and to more than 205 countries. Coverage will begin at 8:30 p.m. (ET).

Kid Rock became a household name when his 1998 album DEVIL WITHOUT A CAUSE produced such hits as “Bawitdaba,” “Cowboy” and “Only God Knows Why.” His albums have sold over 20 million copies in the U.S., including his most recent platinum album, KID ROCK, which spawned his most successful tour to date – selling more than 1,000,000 concert tickets. Rock also continues to support troops overseas and at home with USO visits and performances.