Chris Brown is returning to the spotlight in his first concert deal since the derailing of his career resulting from his assault on ex-girlfriend Rihanna. Brown has been added to the lineup of performers for Power 105.1's Powerhouse 2009 Concert. The concert will take place on October 27th at the Izod Center in Rutherford, NJ. Other performers include: Keri Hilson, The-Dream, Trey Songz, Mario, Day26 and Ginuwine.

"This is a pretty C-list lineup,” said one promoter who’s not involved in the show at the Izod Center in East Rutherford, NJ. “Keri Hilson is good, Ginuwine has some following, but this is nothing like the lineup that would have surrounded him this time last year. Chris was the Michael Jackson heir apparent, he had huge endorsement deals. This isn’t the sort of show you would have expected from him before he got in trouble.

Chris isn’t advertiser-safe yet — his image has a long way to go,” said a producer. “But for this show, he’ll draw a crowd, so the producers of the show are willing to pay. Just because he pled guilty doesn’t mean that all his fans have gone away. And he’s got to start getting back onto the scene at some point, it might as well be here."
(Source: MSNBC)

That shade was cast far and wide. It's the truth though and we respect the promoter for his/her candidness. Chris Brown seemingly has a long road to redemption ahead of him. Only time will tell if he gets there. The young star isn't slowing down though. If he doesn't get there it definitely won't be for lack of trying.