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Dave Matthews Band Summer Concert Tour 2010- Thoughts From a Longtime Fan, and Where To Score the Best Tickets

Tuesday, July 13th, 2010

Music, for me, starts and ends with Dave Matthews Band. My parents gave me “Crash” for my ninth birthday, and although I probably didn’t understand it at the time, this was the first album that I ever truly appreciated. It was also the album that sparked my love and passion for music. However obscure my musical tastes have been over the past twelve years, DMB continues to be the number one band I listen to.

I remember playing the drums as a kid, trying (but always failing) to match Carter Beauford’s sound. I was intrigued by the fact that this guy (as well as the rest of the band) almost NEVER plays the same thing twice. The first time I saw DMB live in 2004, Tim Reynolds jumped on stage and played a guitar solo with his teeth at the Journal Pavilion in Albuquerque, New Mexico. At another concert, after the release of “Stand Up” in 2005, the Dave faithful and I stuck it out through 50 mile an hour winds in the dusty New Mexican desert. I saw the band play again at the Pavilion in 2009, the spring after original band member Leroi Moore tragically died in an ATV accident and just before the release of “Big Whiskey and the Groo Grux King.” And although these shows and albums were all different in their own way, one common factor has stayed with the band throughout their history: they play great music, simply for the sake of playing great music.

To me, there is nothing better than a Dave Matthews Band concert. I have seen him a handful of times, and plan to see him again this summer when their summer concert tour hits Dave’s current home state of Washington (at the Gorge Amphitheater). So whether or not you are a long time fan like me, or just a music fan in general, be absolutely sure to check out Dave Matthews Band this summer.

For Dave Matthews Band tickets to all shows on his 2010 Summer Tour, Fansnap can help DMB fans locate the best possible tickets for the best possible value.

Dave Matthews Band Summer Tour 2010

7/13, Bethel, NY (Bethel Woods Center for the Arts)

7/14, Scranton, PA (Toyota Pavilion at Montage Mountain)

7/16, New York, NY (Citi Field)

7/17, New York, NY (Citi Field)

7/20, Virginia Beach, VA (Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre)

7/21, Charlotte, NC (Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre)

7/23, Washington, DC (Nationals Park)

7/25, Louisville, KY (Churchill Downs Music Festival)

7/27, Atlanta, GA (Aaron’s Amphitheatre at Lakewood)

7/28, Tampa, FL (Ford Amphitheatre)

7/30, West Palm Beach, FL (Cruzan Amphitheatre)

7/31, West Palm Beach, FL (Cruzan Amphitheatre)

8/14, Wichita, KS (InTrust Bank Arena)

8/17, West Valley City, UT (USANA Amphitheatre)

8/20, Chula Vista, CA (Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre)

8/21, Irvine, CA (Verizon Wireless Amphitheater)

8/23, Los Angeles, CA (Hollywood Bowl)

8/25, Concord, CA (Sleep Train Pavilion at Concord)

8/27, Marysville, CA (Sleep Train Amphitheatre)

8/28, Mountain View, CA (Shoreline Amphitheatre)

8/31, Boise, ID (Taco Bell Arena)

9/3, George, WA (Gorge Amphitheatre)

9/4, George, WA (Gorge Amphitheatre)

9/5, George, WA (Gorge Amphitheatre)

9/10, Woodlands, TX (Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion)

9/11, Dallas, TX (Superpages.com Center)

9/14, Omaha, NE (Qwest Center)

9/15, St. Paul, MN (Xcel Energy Center)

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Jack Johnson Tickets Are Among Hottest in New York City This Week

Monday, July 12th, 2010

Jack Johnson’s music just feels like summer; mellow acoustic guitar strung around lyrics of banana pancakes and never-ending weekends. It is the epitome of “soft rock,” and his melodies have the amazing ability to make his audience feel as if they are back on the beaches of Johnson’s home, Hawaii. This week, Jack brings his summer concert tour to the New York with one show this Tuesday July 13th at PNC Bank Arts Center and the other on Wednesday July 14th at Madison Square Garden. Jack Johnson concerts are among the hottest in New York this week, ranking 2nd on the “FanSnap 60 Index” with an average ticket price of $199.

Here are the hottest concerts to see this weak in New York according this week’s FanSnap 60 Index:

  1. Sting @ the Metropolitan Opera House, Tues., July 13: $314.60
  2. Jack Johnson’s Tues. July 13 show: $199
  3. Tim McGraw with Lady Antebellum @ PNC Bank Arts Center, Thurs., July 15: $183.80
  4. Dave Matthews Band @ Citi Field, Sat., July 17: $169.40
  5. Tiesto @ Ashbury Park Convention Hall, Sat., July 17: $155.24

FanSnap is the most comprehensive ticket search engine in the U.S., displaying ticket data from every major ticket marketplace and every major ticket broker who sells direct online. Of the 60+ most trusted ticket sites online that FanSnap searches, we created the “FanSnap 60 Index.” FanSnap Tickets Reports are based on data gathered from the FanSnap 60.

Jack Johnson tickets to Tuesday’s shows are “sold out” at the box office and his show at Madison Square Garden is expected to do the same, but there are still plenty of great Jack Johnson concert tickets on the open market.

Best Value Jack Johnson Tickets

For tomorrow’s sold out show, the 13th, FanSnap can help you find tickets both in the reserved sections as well as the general admission grass section. We’re showing Lawn General Admissions tickets starting at $113, which is 30% lower than the average ticket price of $162 for comparable tickets. If you’re looking for revered seats, FanSnap can help you find great seats in Orchestra 201 for $87, which is a great value considering comparable tickets average $266.

For Wednesday’s show at Madison Square Garden, Jack Johnson tickets in PRM 200 for $50 (one section up from the floor, just to the right of the stage). These tickets are currently 61% lower that the average price of $130 for comparable seats.

More Jack Johnson Tour dates:

- July 16th, 2010 @ Virginia Beach Amphitheater in Virginia Beach, VA

- July 17, 2010 @ Merriweather Post Pavilion, Columbia, MD

- July 19, 2010 @ Molson Canadian Amphitheatre, Toronto, CA

- July 20, 2010 @ DTE Energy Music Theatre, Clarkson, MI

- July 21, 2010 @ Blossom Music Center, Cuyahoga Falls, OH

- July 23, 2010 @ Verizon Wireless Music Center, Noblesville, IN

- July 24 2010 @ Alpine Valley Music Theatre, East Troy, WI

- July 25, 2010 @ Rivers Edge, Somerset, WI

- August 13, 2010 @ USANA Amphitheatre, Salt Lake City, UT

- August 14, 2010 @ Mile High Music Festival, Denver, CO

August 16, 2010 @ Capitol Federal Park at Sandstone, Bonner Springs, KS

- August 17, 2010 @ Superpages.com Center, Dallas, TX

- August 18, 2010 @ Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, The Woodlands, TX

- August 20, 2010 @ Aarons Amphitheatre at Lakewood, Atlanta, GA

- August 21, 2010 @ Time Warner Cable Music Pavilion, Raleigh, NC

- August 22, 2010 @ Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, Charlotte, NC

- August 24, 2010 @ Amway Arena, Orlando, Florida

- August 25, 2010 @ Ford Amphitheatre, Tampa, FL

- August 26, 2010 @ Cruzan Amphitheatre, West Palm Beach, FL

- October 1, 2010 @ GM Place, Vancouver, CA

- October 2, 2010 @ The Gorge Amphitheatre, George, WA

- October 3, 2010 @ The Amphitheatre at Clark County, Ridgefield, WA

- October 5, 2010 @ Greek Theatre, Berkley, CA

- October 6, 2010 @ Greek Theatre, Berkley, CA

- October 8, 2010 @ Hollywood Bowl, Hollywood, CA

- October 9, 2010 @ Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre, Chula Vista, CA

- October 10, 2010 @ Cricket Wireless Pavilion, Phoenix, AZ

- October 12, 2010 @ Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, Irvine, CA

- October 13, 2010 @ Santa Barbara Bowl, Santa Barbara, CA

- October 14, 2010 @ Santa Barbara Bowl, Santa Barbara, CA

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Bon Jovi Tickets – Back to the Meadowlands!

Thursday, July 8th, 2010

Bon Jovi tickets are the hottest sellers for the month of June according to Billboard. The magazine just announced that Bon Jovi’s Circle Tour topped their Hot Tours chart last month, based on the strong success from the European leg of their tour. Now the Jersey natives are headed back home, kicking off their North American portion tomorrow night at where else, the Meadowlands.

Bon Jovi tickets to Meadowlands shows have been in high demand. The band was the first to perform at the new venue earlier this year, rocking out for three straight nights in May in front of sold out. Now they are back for just one night.

A quick search for Bon Jovi tickets and we found a number of options, including some starting as low as $94.

What songs should concert goers expect? Well that could be up to you. The band asked its Facebook community what they wanted to hear and got more than 2,000 responses!

Click here for a behind the scenes look at Bon Jovi’s earlier Meadowlands performance and hear from Jon himself about life on the road.

Bon Jovi Tour Dates:

Fri. Jul 9, 2010-East Rutherford, NJ -New Meadowlands Stadium

Sun. Jul 11, 2010-Saratoga Springs, NY -Saratoga Performing Ar..

Mon. Jul 12, 2010-Cuyahoga Falls, OH -Blossom Music Center

Wed. Jul 14, 2010-Calgary, AB -Pengrowth Saddledome

Thu. Jul 15, 2010-Edmonton, AB -Commonwealth Stadium -..

Sat. Jul 17, 2010-Winnipeg, MB -Canad Inns Stadium

Tue. Jul 20, 2010-Toronto, ON -Rogers Centre

Wed. Jul 21, 2010-Toronto, ON -Rogers Centre

Thu. Jul 22, 2010-Louisville, KY -Churchill Downs

Fri. Jul 23, 2010-Louisville, KY -Churchill Downs

Sat. Jul 24, 2010-Foxboro, MA -Gillette Stadium

Wed. Jul 28, 2010-Regina, SK -Mosaic Stadium at Tayl..

Fri. Jul 30, 2010-Chicago, IL -Soldier Field

Sat. Jul 31, 2010-Chicago, IL -Soldier Field

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Summer Concert Tickets- 311 with The Offspring and Pepper

Thursday, July 8th, 2010

A great part of summer is the plethora of concerts that hit the New York City area. This weekend, 311, The Offspring, and Pepper come through NYC to play two shows on their “Unity Tour;” one on Friday at the Nikon at Jones Beach Theatre in Wantagn and then Saturday at the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel. All three bands bring a distinct and different sound to the stage, but they will all undoubtedly be focused on playing a chilled out concert for long time fans and new-found followers. Bands on past Unity Tours are well known for putting on an extremely enjoyable live shows,  and this summer’s line up will surely prove that point yet again.

Songs from 311′s newest album, Uplifter, will be the at the center of their performance. Both The Offspring and Pepper are in the midst of recording a new studio album, so audiences can expect to hear a mix of old classics as well as unreleased songs.

Looking for tickets to these shows? If you want to sit right up in front for Friday’s show, check out these Orchestra B seats, just to the right of the stage, for only $45 dollars, which is 58% lower than what those tickets are going for on average. Or on Saturday, if you’d prefer to sit in the grass, those tickets are $38 bucks, which is 38% percent off the average market price of $62 dollars.

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American Idol Adjusts Tour; Cancels Some Dates

Thursday, July 8th, 2010

American Idols Live ticket holders listen up. FanSnap has just been informed that eight shows by the Idol finalists have been canceled and other dates on the tour have rescheduled. We know you love your Idols so please make sure to check your tickets closely for changes. We’d hate for you to miss the show!

Canceled shows include those in in Buffalo, N.Y.; Cleveland; Kansas City; Omaha; Portland, Maine; Portland, Ore.; Toronto; and Winnipeg, Canada.

Additionally new dates have been set for shows in Bridgeport, CT; Pittsburgh, PA; Des Moines, IA; Minneapolis; Chicago; Toledo, OH; Cincinnati; and Indianapolis.

In other Idol news, Emmy nominations were unveiled this morning and it looks like American Idol will face off against “Dancing With the Stars,” “Project Runway,” “Top Chef” and “The Amazing Race” for Outstanding Reality — Competition Program.

Here’s the updated American Idols Live tour schedule. Stay tuned right here for all the latest on your favorite Idols.

Jul 9 Fri-Bridgeport, CT-NEW DATE! Arena at Harbor Yard

Jul 10 Sat-Atlantic City, NJ-Etess Arena

Jul 11 Sun-Philadelphia, PA-Wachovia Center

Jul 13 Tue-Uncasville, CT-Mohegan Sun

Jul 14 Wed-Manchester, NH-Verizon Wireless Arena

Jul 15 Thu-Hershey, PA-Giant Center

Jul 17 Sat-Albany, NY-Times Union Center

Jul 18 Sun-Mansfield, MA-Comcast Center

Jul 20 Tue-Newark, NJ-Prudential Center

Jul 21 Wed-Pittsburgh, PA-NEW DATE & VENUE! First Niagara Pavilion

Jul 23 Fri-Washington, DC-Jiffy Lube Live

Jul 24 Sat-Baltimore, MD-1st Mariner Arena

Jul 25 Sun-Charlotte, NC-Verizon Wireless Amplitheater

Jul 27 Tue-Columbus, OH-Nationwide Arena

Jul 29 Thu-Virgina Beach, VA-Virginia Beach Amphitheater

Jul 31 Sat-Lexington, KY-Rupp Arena

Aug 1 Sun-Duluth, GA-Arena at Gwinnett Center

Aug 3 Tue-Sunrise, FL-BankAtlantic Center

Aug 4 Wed-Tampa, FL-St. Pete Times Forum

Aug 7 Sat-Houston, TX-Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion

Aug 8 Sun-Tulsa, OK-BOK Center

Aug 9 Mon-Dallas, TX-American Airlines Center

Aug 12 Thu-Phoenix, AZ-US Airways Center

Aug 13 Fri-Los Angeles, CA-Staples Center

Aug 14 Sat-Mountainview, CA-Shoreline Amplitheatre at Mountainview

Aug 16 Mon-San Diego, CA-Viejas Arena

Aug 17 Tue-Anaheim, CA-Honda Center

Aug 18 Wed-Sacramento, CA-ARCO Arena

Aug 20 Fri-Seattle, WA-Key Arena

Aug 21 Sat-Portland, OR-ROSE GARDEN

Aug 23 Mon-Denver, CO-Comfort Dental Amplitheatre

Aug 25 Wed-St. Louis, MO-Scottrade Center

Aug 26 Thu-Omaha, NE-CANCELLED

Aug 26 Thu-Des Moines, IA-NEW DATE! Wells Fargo Arena

Aug 27 Fri-Kansas City, MO-CANCELLED

Aug 27 Fri-Minneapolis, MN-NEW DATE! Target Center

Aug 28 Sat-Chicago, IL-NEW DATE! United Center

Aug 29 Sun-Toledo, OH-NEW DATE! The Huntington Center

Aug 30 Mon-Cincinnati, OH-NEW DATE! Riverbend Music Center

Aug 31 Tue-Indianapolis, IN-NEW DATE! Conseco Fieldhouse

Sep 7 Tue-Winnipeg, MB-CANCELLED

Sep 9 Thu-Toronto, ON-CANCELLED

Sep 10 Fri-Buffalo, NY-CANCELLED

Sep 11 Sat-Cleveland, OH-CANCELLED

Sep 16 Thu-Portland, ME-CANCELLED

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American Idols Live Tickets Still Available for Tonight’s Debut

Thursday, July 1st, 2010

At long last, your favorite American Idols are taking the stage in Auburn Hills, MI. Don’t have your American Idols Live tickets yet, don’t fret. There are still some great tickets available. A quick search and we found tickets for as low as $28, but you better grab them quick!

Winner Lee DeWyze and runner-up Crystal Bowersox are big names on the latest American Idols Live tour. The gang is launching its three-month run with this show at the Palace, which has been the site of tour rehearsals this week.

Curious what tunes you might hear? The Idols have been slowly leaking songs from the set list through various interviews over the past couple of weeks. Based on IdolForums.com we’re hearing the following songs will be performed:

•           Top 10 – “My Life Would Suck Without You

•           Lee Dewyze – “Treat Her Like a Lady”,  “Rocket Man”  “Hallelujah”, “Beautiful Day”

•           Crystal Bowersox – “What’s Up”, “Holy Toledo”

•           Crystal Bowersox and Lee DeWyze – “Falling Slowly ”

•           Casey James – “Don’t”

•           Casey James and Mike Lynche – “Have You Ever Loved a Woman”

•           Michael Lynche –  “Woman’s Work”, “Ready For Love”

•           Aaron Kelly –  “Fast Cars and Freedom”

•           Siobhan Magnus –a Muse song

•           Tim Urban – “Better Days”, “Viva La Vida”

•           Katie Stevens – No spoilers yet

•           Andrew Garcia –  “Straight Up”

•           Didi Benami – “Terrified”

With 52 performances, there’s no excuse for missing out on the latest Idolmania! Get your American Idols Live tickets with FanSnap!

Top 10 Hottest Places to See American Idols Live

1. Toronto, ON
2. Uncasville, CT
3. Spring, TX
4. Sunrise, FL
5. Hershey, PA
6. Chicago, IL
7. Indianapolis, IN
8. Bridgeport, CT
9. Phoenix, AZ
10. Cincinnati, OH

Based on the ticket demand and average ticket prices.

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Jay-Z and Eminem Respond to Rapid Ticket Sales with Additional Concerts

Saturday, June 26th, 2010

The hottest story to hit concert news this summer might just be the informal “Home and Home Tour” as announced by the collaboration between Jay-Z and Eminem. The duo has added two more performances to each artists home town — for a total of four shows. Eminem (tickets) will headline the two shows at Comerica Park in Detroit on September 2nd and 3rd, and Jay-Z (tickets) will headline the two shows New York City’s Yankee Stadium on the 13th and 14th. It’s hard to imagine either artist opening for anyone but the other.

With the immense success of Jay-Z’s most recent album Blueprint 3, and the newest album by Eminem, “Recovery” (released on June 21st), these shows will be the highlight of the 2010 summer concert season.

Will they keep adding dates? Its hard to say.

We’ll keep you posted.

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American Idol Tryouts Announced

Monday, June 21st, 2010

American Idols Live tickets have been hot sellers with the tour kicking off in just 10 days. The tour features the top 10 finalists including winner Lee Dewyze and runner-up Crystal Bowersox.

Think you have what it takes to join them?

While this season is history American Idols is already gearing up for next season. Producers just announced their slate of audition cities. The reality show will bring their tryout circus to Nashville, Miilwaukee, New Orleans, East Rutherford Austin and San Francisco.

With the departure of judge Simon Cowell, American Idol has made some changes. The biggest one includes lowering the eligibility age to 15 (previously, hopefuls had to be 16-years-old to audition; the upper age limit remains 28).

“A lot of young, talented people are now seeking careers and representation before they turn 16,” said Cecile Frot-Coutaz, executive producer of “American Idol.” “Lowering the age limit allows us to tap into this talent pool.”

Here’s the current list of audition cities, dates and venues:

Nashville, TN Saturday, July 17, Bridgestone Arena
Milwaukee, WI Wednesday, July 21, Bradley Center
New Orleans, LA Monday, July 26, TBA
East Rutherford, NJ Tuesday, Aug. 3, IZOD Center
Austin, TX Wednesday, Aug. 11, Frank Erwin Center
San Francisco, CA Thursday, Aug. 19, AT&T Park

Good luck to those auditioning. Stay tuned here for all the latest on American Idols LIVE tickets.

American Idols Live! 2010 Tour Dates

7/1    Auburn Hills, MI    Palace of Auburn Hills
7/2    Milwaukee, WI    Summerfest
7/3    Grand Rapids, MI    Van Andel Arena
7/5    Hamilton, ON    Copps Coliseum
7/7    Wantagh, NY    Nikon at Jones Beach
7/10    Atlantic City, NJ    Mark G. Etess Arena
7/11    Philadelphia, PA    Wachovia Center
7/13    Uncasville, CT    Mohegan Sun Arena
7/14    Manchester, NH    Verizon Wireless Arena
7/15    Hershey, PA    Giant Center
7/17    Albany, NY    Times Union Center
7/18    Mansfield, MA    Comcast Center
7/20    Newark, NJ    Prudential Center
7/23    Washington, DC    Jiffy Lube Live
7/24    Baltimore, MD    1st Mariner Arena
7/25    Charlotte, NC    Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
7/27    Columbus, OH    Nationwide Arena
7/28    Knoxville, TN    Thompson-Boling Arena
7/29    Virginia Beach, VA    Virginia Beach Amphitheater
7/31    Lexington, KY    Rupp Arena
8/1    Duluth, GA    Arena at Gwinnett Center
8/3    Sunrise, FL    BankAtlantic Center
8/4    Tampa, FL    St. Pete Times Forum
8/7    Houston, TX    Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavillion
8/8    Tulsa, OK    BOK Center
8/9    Dallas, TX    American Airlines Center
8/12    Phoenix, AZ    US Airways Center
8/13    Los Angeles, CA    Staples Center
8/14    Mountainview, CA    Shoreline Amphitheatre at Mountainview
8/16    San Diego, CA    Viejas Arena
8/17    Anaheim, CA    Honda Center
8/18    Sacramento, CA    ARCO Arena
8/20    Seattle, WA    Key Arena
8/21    Portland, OR    Rose Garden
8/23    Denver, CO    Comfort Dental Amphitheatre
8/25    Kansas City, MO    Sprint Center
8/26    Omaha, NE    Qwest Center
8/27    St. Louis, MO    Scottrade Center
8/29    Minneapolis, MN    Target Center
8/30    Chicago, IL    United Center
8/31    Des Moines, IA    Wells Fargo Arena
9/2    Toledo, OH    The Huntington Center
9/3    Cincinnati, OH    Riverbend Music Center
9/4    Indianapolis, IN    Conseco Fieldhouse
9/7    Winnipeg, MB    MTS Centre
9/10    Buffalo, NY    HSBC Arena
9/11    Cleveland, OH    Quicken Loans Arena
9/13    Bridgeport, CT    Arena at Harbor Yard
9/14    Pittsburgh, PA    Consol Energy Center

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American Idol Crystal Bowersox Records Debut Album

Friday, June 18th, 2010

It’s exactly two weeks until the American Idols LIVE tour kicks off and American Idols LIVE tickets are still in hot demand. We know you AI fans are hungry so here’s s a little AI fix to entertain you while you wait for your chance to see the top 10 live.

Runner-up, Crystal Bowersox just started recording material for her debut album. Producer Wayne Wilkins who has worked with Jordin Sparks and Beyoncé, told Billboard.com that he is highly impressed: “She’s the real deal,” producer/songwriter Wayne Wilkins — who hit the studio with Bowersox on Wednesday (June 16). I’ve only worked with a couple of ‘Amerian Idol’ contestants before, and in terms of songwriting, she’s the most developed on that front. She literally could sit in a room with anybody, grab a guitar and start writing.”

In a bit of a suprise,  it sounds like we may see Crystal coming out of her comfort zone and trying a bit of edgy pop:

“We did one song that I wouldn’t say was totally pop, but it had slightly more of a commercial edge to it,” says Wilkins, who adds that the “Idol” finalist already has “an album’s worth” of material that boasts a more “folky” vibe in the Melissa Etheridge vein. “The other song was a bit darker and had a breakbeat on it. They were contrasting but still fit with her genre.”

However it looks like the album will be on hold once the American Idols Live tour kicks off in July.  The massive, 48-stop American Idols LIVE tour features the 10 finalists — Aaron Kelly, Andrew Garcia, Casey James, Crystal Bowersox, Didi Benami, Katie Stevens, Lee DeWyze, Michael Lynche, Siobhan Magnus, and Tim Urban.

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American Idols Live! 2010 Tour Dates

7/1    Auburn Hills, MI    Palace of Auburn Hills
7/2    Milwaukee, WI    Summerfest
7/3    Grand Rapids, MI    Van Andel Arena
7/5    Hamilton, ON    Copps Coliseum
7/7    Wantagh, NY    Nikon at Jones Beach
7/10    Atlantic City, NJ    Mark G. Etess Arena
7/11    Philadelphia, PA    Wachovia Center
7/13    Uncasville, CT    Mohegan Sun Arena
7/14    Manchester, NH    Verizon Wireless Arena
7/15    Hershey, PA    Giant Center
7/17    Albany, NY    Times Union Center
7/18    Mansfield, MA    Comcast Center
7/20    Newark, NJ    Prudential Center
7/23    Washington, DC    Jiffy Lube Live
7/24    Baltimore, MD    1st Mariner Arena
7/25    Charlotte, NC    Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
7/27    Columbus, OH    Nationwide Arena
7/28    Knoxville, TN    Thompson-Boling Arena
7/29    Virginia Beach, VA    Virginia Beach Amphitheater
7/31    Lexington, KY    Rupp Arena
8/1    Duluth, GA    Arena at Gwinnett Center
8/3    Sunrise, FL    BankAtlantic Center
8/4    Tampa, FL    St. Pete Times Forum
8/7    Houston, TX    Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavillion
8/8    Tulsa, OK    BOK Center
8/9    Dallas, TX    American Airlines Center
8/12    Phoenix, AZ    US Airways Center
8/13    Los Angeles, CA    Staples Center
8/14    Mountainview, CA    Shoreline Amphitheatre at Mountainview
8/16    San Diego, CA    Viejas Arena
8/17    Anaheim, CA    Honda Center
8/18    Sacramento, CA    ARCO Arena
8/20    Seattle, WA    Key Arena
8/21    Portland, OR    Rose Garden
8/23    Denver, CO    Comfort Dental Amphitheatre
8/25    Kansas City, MO    Sprint Center
8/26    Omaha, NE    Qwest Center
8/27    St. Louis, MO    Scottrade Center
8/29    Minneapolis, MN    Target Center
8/30    Chicago, IL    United Center
8/31    Des Moines, IA    Wells Fargo Arena
9/2    Toledo, OH    The Huntington Center
9/3    Cincinnati, OH    Riverbend Music Center
9/4    Indianapolis, IN    Conseco Fieldhouse
9/7    Winnipeg, MB    MTS Centre
9/10    Buffalo, NY    HSBC Arena
9/11    Cleveland, OH    Quicken Loans Arena
9/13    Bridgeport, CT    Arena at Harbor Yard
9/14    Pittsburgh, PA    Consol Energy Center



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Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber, Taylor Swift and More Nominated for Teen Choice Awards

Wednesday, June 16th, 2010

Not only are Justin Bieber ticketsLady Gaga tickets and Taylor Swift tickets among the top-sellers according to FanSnap but these are also some of the artists nominated for this years Teen Choice Awards.

Here’s the lowdown on the nominees.

  • Choice Male Artist – Justin Bieber, Adam Lambert, Drake, Jason Derulo and Usher
  • Choice Rap Artist – Drake, Eminem, Ludacris, Jay-Z and Pitbull
  • Choice Male Country Artist: Luke Bryan, Kenny Chesney, Brad Paisley, Darius Rucker, Keith Urban
  • Choice R&B Artist: Beyonce, Alicia Keys, Rihanna, Trey Songz, Usher
  • Choice Country Group: Gloriana, Lady Antebellum, Rascal Flatts, Sugarland, Zac Brown Band
  • Choice Female Artist – Miley Cyrus, Ke$ha, Lady Gaga , Shakira, Taylor Swift
  • Choice Music Group: The Black Eyed Peas, “Glee” Cast, Selena Gomez & The Scene, New Boyz, Young Money
  • Choice Female Country Artist: Miranda Lambert, Martina McBride, Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood, Gretchen Wilson
  • Choice Rap Artist: Drake, Eminem, Jay-Z, Ludacris, Pit Bull
  • Choice Rock Group: Kings of Leon, MGMT, Muse, Paramore, Train

This year’s ceremony will be hosted by Katy Perry and will air on August 9 beginning at 8 PM Eastern Time.

Vote for your favorite artists at teenchoiceawards.com. And search for 2010 concert tickets with FanSnap!

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Tim McGraw and Lady A: Tickets to Country Music’s Hottest Show of the Summer

Thursday, June 10th, 2010

Both Tim McGraw and Lady Antebellum performed at last night’s CMT Music Awards, providing fans with two of the best performances of the night. Tim McGraw performed the title track to his latest CD and last #1 hit, “Southern Voice”. Lady Antebellum, the hottest trio in all of music concluded the award show with a performance of “Stars Tonight”. Check out these and other performances from the CMT Awards at CMT.com. The tour mates will be back at it again tonight, as they are headlining the opening night of CMA Fest at LP Field in Nashville. Both are on top of their game right now and will continue the “Southern Voice Tour” throughout the summer before concluding their 57-city tour in August.

The first few weeks of the “Southern Voice Tour” has been met with rave reviews. A recent review from the Sacramento Bee echoes these sentiments. Carla Mayer talks about the appeal of Tim McGraw. “It’s not the greatest voice in country music, but it is one of the most memorable. More specifically, it’s that catch in his voice – almost like a sob – that draws you in. That little hitch makes the stomper “I Like It, I Love It” a little more country and the inspirational heart-tugger “Live Like You Were Dying” all the more emotional.”

Lady Antebellum signed on to tour with McGraw well before “Need You Now,” the title track from their sophomore album, became a pop crossover sensation. Their incredible rise in popularity has made them household names and taken the “Southern Voice Tour” to another level. Lady Antebellum recently announced that following their run with McGraw, they will hit the road on their own headlining tour during the fall and winter months. Mayer finds Lady A is more than just a couple of hit songs. “All pop hooks and two- and three-part harmonies, Lady Antebellum — singers Charles Kelley and Hillary Scott and guitarist/pianist and background vocalist Dave Haywood – was irresistible even during songs less familiar than “Need You Now” and “Love Don’t Live Here.””

Tim McGraw Tickets will be very hot this summer. Even if venues are sold out, be sure to check out FanSnap.com, where we find the best tickets for less.

“Southern Voice Tour” Dates:

June 11 Wichita, KS InTrust Bank Arena
June 12 Dallas, TX Superpages.com Center
June 17 Cleveland, OH Blossom Music Center
June 19 Chicago, IL First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre
June 26 St Louis, MO Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
June 27 Kansas City, MO Sprint Center

July 8 Pittsburgh, PA Post Gazette Pavilion
July 9 Philadelphia, PA Susquehanna Bank Center
July 10 Washington, DC Nissan Pavilion at Stone Ridge
July 15 Holmdel, NJ PNC Bank Arts Center
July 16 Hartford, CT Comcast Theatre
July 17 Mansfield, MA Comcast Center
July 29 Boise, ID Idaho Center
July 30 Salt Lake City, UT USANA Amphitheatre
July 31 Denver, CO Fiddler’s Green

Aug. 5 Cincinnati, OH Riverbend Music Center
Aug. 6 Darien Center, NY Darien Lakes PAC
Aug. 7 Toronto, ON Molson Amphitheatre
Aug. 13 Charlotte, NC Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
Aug. 14 Raleigh, NC Time Warner Cable Music Pavilion
Aug. 15 Virginia Beach, VA Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre

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Rascal Flatts Celebrates 10 Years with “Nothing Like This Tour”

Friday, June 4th, 2010

The Rascal Flatts are celebrating 10 years in country music in 2010. The trio will launch their “Nothing Like This Tour” sponsored by JC Penny later this month in Raleigh, NC. Their tour will continue through the fall for 26 shows before concluding in Boston on Sept. 19th.

Rascal Flatts began their career in 2000 with their first Top 10 single, “Prayin’ For Daylight.” Since then, the trio has continued to rack up hit after hit with 11 #1 singles and only two of their 26 singles failing to reach the Top 10. During the past decade, Rascal Flatts has sold over 20 million albums and had more than 25 million downloads. All six Rascal Flatts albums have made the list of Billboard’s Top 100 Country Albums of the Decade. Rascal Flatts Tickets continue to be one of the hottest tickets in any genre of music. They have headlined 400 of their 700 shows since 2000 and sold nearly 6 million tickets. In addition to three consecutive sell out shows at NYC’s Madison Square Garden, Rascal Flatts are the only country music act to sell out Chicago’s Wrigley Field.

Take a look at Rascal Flatts’ first music video for their debut single, “Prayin’ For Daylight”. A lot has changed for this group in a decade.

With a decade of making country music under their belts, Rascal Flatts will embark on their “Nothing Like This Tour” on June 25th. The tour will continue their year long celebration that included a tribute to country radio and songwriters earlier this year. “We’re going to have a big brand-new tour in summer of 2010, and it’s going to start the celebration of 10 years of Rascal Flatts”, says Jay DeMarcus of the Flatts in the Tennessean. “We’re going to have a lot of big surprises and do some old stuff that will throw some people off, and there will be some big surprises, and we’re going to keep doing what we’ve done. Our live shows are what we live for, and they’ve been the most rewarding part of what we’ve been able to do. Our fans are incredible. Each and every night in every city everywhere we go, we throw a huge, huge party. Every show we’ve done since we’ve headlined, I don’t know how, but it feels like it’s getting bigger and bigger and better and better.”

Rascal Flatts will be bringing a few friends out on their “Nothing Like This Tour”. American Idol sweetheart, Kellie Pickler and Nashville Star winner, Chris Young will be supporting Rascal Flatts on their 2010 Summer Tour. Rascal Flatts Tickets

will be hard to get at all 26 venues. Be sure to check out FanSnap for all your summer concert tickets.

Rascal Flatts “Nothing Like This Tour” Dates:

6-25 Raleigh, NC Time Warner Cable Pavilion
6-26 Charlotte, NC Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
6-27 Atlanta, GA Lakewood Amphitheatre
7-16 Stateline, NV Harvey’s Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena
7-17 Stateline, NV Harvey’s Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena
7-22 Wichita, KS In Trust Arena
7-23 Tulsa, OK BOKCenter
7-24 Frisco, TX PizzaHutPark
7-30 Virginia Beach, VA Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
7-31 Hartford, CT Comcast Theater
8-6 Cincinnati, OH RiverbendMusicCenter
8-7 Indianapolis, IN IndianaState Fair Grandstand
8-8 Columbus, OH Columbus Crew Stadium
8-12 Hershey, PA HersheyPark Arena
8-13 Scranton, PA Toyota Pavilion at MontageMountain
8-14 Washington, DC Jiffy Lube Live
8-27 St Louis, MO Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
8-29 Louisville, KY Kentucky State Fair- Freedom Hall
9-2 Bethel, NY Bethel Woods
9-3 DarienLake, NY DarienLake Performing ArtsCenter
9-4 Syracuse, NY New York State Fair Grandstand
9-5 Toronto, Ontario Molson Amphitheatre
9-16 Cleveland, OH BlossomMusicCenter
9-17 Pittsburgh, PA First Niagara Pavilion
9-18 Philadelphia, PA SusquehannaBankCenter
9-19 Boston, MA ComcastCenter

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Smashing Pumpkins Tickets and Tour Announced

Friday, June 4th, 2010

Lately Smashing Pumpkins founder Billy Corgan has been busy making headlines for his feud with Courtney Love. Finally, he’s letting his music make the noise. The Smashing Pumpkins just announced an “intimate” 14-city tour that will kick off in Cleveland on July 6 and end in Tampa on July 21. The smaller venues combined with this being the band’s first tour since 2008 means Smashing Pumpkins tickets will likely go quickly.

The set is described as, “a balance of classics, a few obscure ones and new ‘Teagarden’ material.” The latter refers to the four song EP released by the Pumpkins last week. For more on Teagarden, check out this Smashing Pumpkins review by the Seattle PI.

Smashing Pumpkins tickets onsale dates have not been announced yet, but stay tuned right here and we’ll keep you updated.

In the meantime, while you wait for your chance to grab Smashing Pumpkins tickets, catch a peek of what goes on behind the scenes at a Smashing Pumpkins recording session with this recent broadcast – a full session live online.

Webcam chat at Ustream

Smashing Pumpkins Tour Dates:

7/6 Cleveland, OH House of Blues
7/8 Grand Rapids, MI Orbit Room
7/9 Columbus, OH Newport Music Hall
7/10 Louisville, KY Forecastle Festival
7/12 Baltimore, MD Rams Head Live
7/13 Richmond,VA The National
7/15 Norfolk, VA The Norva
7/16 Charlotte, NC Fillmore
7/17 Charleston, SC Music Farm>
7/19 Orlando, FL House of Blues
7/20 Ft. Lauderdale, FL Revolution
7/21 Tampa, FL Ritz
7/23 New Orleans, LA House of Blues Howlin Wolf
7/24 Memphis, TN Minglewood Hall

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Smashing Pumpkins tickets onsale dates and prices have not been announced yet, but stay tuned right here and we’ll keep you updated.

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Conan O’Brien, Stephen Colbert & Jon Stewart Dance-Off

Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010

Hey Boston, New York, Philly and Chicago, Conan O’Brien still has dates coming up in your towns for his “Legally Prohibited From Being Funny on Television Tour.” Funny stuff.

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Sugarland Wows Fans with “Incredible Machine Tour”

Friday, May 28th, 2010

Sugarland’s “Incredible Machine Tour” has taken off and impressed fans with an upbeat, high energy show that has become a trademark for the award winning country duo. Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush kicked off their 2010 tour in April and have been playing to packed crowds ever since. “This new tour is a thrill for me,” Nettles said in a press statement. “It will reflect our latest writing and surprises to come for the new record, the hits that our fans love, along with the production value that people have come to trust and expect from our live shows.”

With seven #1 hits and a slew of award show trophies, including a Grammy in 2009, Sugarland is ready to keep their success going with the forthcoming release of their 4th studio album which bears the name of the 2010 summer tour. The “Incredible Machine Tour” will include all of Sugarland’s biggest hits including, “Stay”, “Baby Girl”, and “All I Want To Do,” but you will also see some surprises from this country duo. “During the 75-minute show, Nettles, Bush and their five supporting band members went places you might not expect from a country-pop outfit”, wrote Lauren Carter of the Boston Herald after last week’s show at the Comcast Center. “There was a medley of songs by Beyonce, the Jackson 5 and Miley Cyrus sandwiched between the more heartland-friendly “Everyday America.” They weren’t particularly well-executed, but who cared? It was a fun little jaunt outside the predictable.”

Joining Sugarland on their 2010 summer tour will be rising star Jake Owen (“8 Second Ride”, “Don’t Think I Can’t Love You”) and American Idol Alum, Danny Gokey. The “Incredible Machine Tour” will be in a city near you this summer so don’t forget to check out Sugarland Tickets with FanSnap. FanSnap ticket search can help you find the hottest tickets for every sold out summer concert.

Sugarland’s “Incredible Machine Tour” Dates

June 2010
3 – London, Ontario – The John Labatt Centre
4 – Toronto, Ontario – The Molsen Amphitheatre
5 – Cuyahoga Falls, OH – Blossom Music Center
11 – Saratoga Springs, NY – Saratoga Performing Arts Center
12 – Scranton, PA – Toyota Pavilion at Montage Mountain
13 – Canandaigua, NY – Marvin Sands Performing Arts center
17 – Sioux Falls, SD – Sioux Falls Arena
18 – Kansas City, MO – Sprint Center
19 – Bossier City, LA – CenturyTel Center

July 2010
8 – Los Angeles, CA – Greek Theatre
9 – Murphys, CA – Ironstone Vineyard
10 -Stateline, NV – Harvey’s Lake Tahoe
23 – Twin Lakes, WI – Country Thunder USA
24 – Eau Claire, WI – Country Jam USA
25 – Maryland Heights, MO – Verizon Wireless Amphitheater St. Louis
29 – Albuquerque, NM – Journal Pavilion
30 – Cheyenne, WY – Cheyenne Frontier Days
31 – Minot, ND – North Dakota State Fair

August 2010
5 – Alpharetta, GA – Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park
6 – Orange Beach, AL – The Wharf
12 – Asheville, NC – Asheville Civic Center
13 – Southaven, MS – Snowden Grove Amphitheater
14 – Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center
19 – Louisville, KY – Kentucky Exposition Center
20 – Indianapolis, IN – Indiana State Fair
21 – Des Moines, IA – Iowa State Fair

September 2010
3 – State College, PA – Bryce Jordan Center
4 – Cooperstown, NY – Doubleday Field
5 – Gilford, NH – Meadowbrook US Cellular Pavilion
16 – Huntington, WV – Big Sandy Superstore Arena
17 – Charlottesville, VA – John Paul Jones Arena
18 – Clarkston, MI – DTE Energy Music Theatre
24 – Virginia Beach, VA – Verizon Wireless Amphitheater
25 – Bristow, VA – Jiffy Lube Live
30 – Pelham, AL – Verizon Wireless Center Birmingham

October 2010
1 – Charlotte, NC – Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
2 – Raleigh, NC – Time Warner Cable Music Pavilion
7 – Oklahoma City, OK – Zoo Amphitheater
8 – Dallas, TX – SuperPages.com Center
9 – The Woodlands, TX – The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
15 – Tampa, FL – Ford Amphitheater
16 – West Palm Beach, FL – Cruzan Amphitheatre

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Bret Michaels Steals American Idol Thunder

Friday, May 28th, 2010

Before American Idol Live ticket holders get to see the top 10 on tour, it was Crystal vs Lee battling for the crown. Both amazing singers. But in the end, the sweet-faced, guitar-playing, shy-guy won. And with that, season nine of American Idol has come to a close. Luckily fans don’t have to wait long for the American Idol Live tour which kicks off July 5th.

While this was the show to reveal the American Idol winner, the big winner of the night wasn’t even DeWyze. Instead it was Bret Michaels of Poison, who’s faced some serious health scares of late. Bret performed Poison’s hit “Every Rose Has Its Thorn” on the American Idol  finale and then announced yesterday that his tour is back on. And after the fan reaction to his AI performance, rumors are swirling that Bret may replace Simon Cowell.

The 47-year-old Poison singer and winner of Donald Trump’s Celebrity Apprentice will play the Hard Rock Casino in Biloxi, Mississippi on Friday night and tour throughout the summer.

With all his success, according to MTV.com, Bret offered DeWyze some advice: “Here’s the thing: Enjoy what you’re doing, live in the moment, get good people around you, and you’ll have a long career.” Sounds like a plan Bret!

Keep up with the latest on both tours and search for American Idol Live tickets and Bret Michaels tickets with FanSnap.

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Bon Jovi Tickets Still Available for The Meadowlands

Thursday, May 27th, 2010

Unable to Runaway to the New Meadowlands last night? You can still get Bon Jovi tickets for tonight’s and tomorrow’s shows in the stadium, which was recently named the host of 2014 Super Bowl.

The New Jersey natives are in the middle of their The Circle Tour, the group’s largest tour in more than 20 years.

So what was it like inside the $1.6 billion stadium? According to NJ.com, Jon Bon Jovi took the stage at 8:45 p.m., raised his right fist in the air and launched into a stadium-shaking renditions of “Blood on Blood,” “We Weren’t Born to Follow” and “You Give Love a Bad Name.” The packed house of 55,000 screamed for most of the show!

Bon Jovi ticket holders were also treated to other fan favorites including “Bad Medicine” and “Wanted Dead or Alive.” For the full setlist, check out these fans backstage.

Still hoping to catch one of the remaining shows in Jersey or along the way, search for Bon Jovi tickets with FanSnap.

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U2 Postpones 360 Tour Dates

Tuesday, May 25th, 2010

UPDATE:

The U2360° North American Tour will be postponed until 2011.

Shows from Salt Lake City on June 3rd, through to New Jersey’s Meadowlands Stadium on July 19th, will be rescheduled for 2011.

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We’ve just been informed that U2 lead singer, Bono, has had to undergo emergency back surgery. The band is postponing the scheduled June 3 Salt Lake City kick-off of the band’s North American leg of the 360 tour. It remains unclear if/what other dates will be effected.

U2 has not released any new information since May 21. From U2.com

BONO UNDERGOES SURGERY

Bono has today undergone emergency back surgery for an injury sustained during tour preparation training. He was admitted to a specialist neuro surgery unit in a Munich hospital, and is under the care of neuro surgeon Prof. Dr. Jorg Tonn and Dr Muller Wohlfahrt. Bono will spend the next few days there, before returning home to recuperate. Once his condition has been assessed further, a statement will be made regarding the impact on forthcoming tour dates.

U2 360 SALT LAKE CITY POSTPONEMENT

Following Bono’s unexpected back surgery earlier today, Live Nation confirmed that the U2 U2360° tour launch previously scheduled for June 3rd in Salt Lake City has been postponed. U2 fans with tickets to the June 3rd event are encouraged to retain tickets until updated show information can be provided.

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The band did a nice job of keeping fans up to date immediately after the surgery, but they’ve been silent since the 21st. We will be keeping a close eye on further developments and announce rescheduled dates as soon as we learn of them. Updates will also be reflected at  http://www.fansnap.com/u2-tickets.

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American Idol Finale Means Idols LIVE is Near!

Monday, May 24th, 2010

It’s finally here, the American Idol season finale is Tuesday night. And if you don’t have American Idols LIVE tickets yet, this is your last chance to see the finalists perform. The finale is what most AI fans have hoped for, a Lee versus Crystal showdown!

The season-long fan favorites, both with incredible voices, will take the stage on Tuesday night for their last chance to woo the voters. Wednesday night, we’ll not only find out the winner, but Entertainment Weekly is reporting that Paula Abdul will be back, along with former contestants, for a special sendoff for Simon Cowell who has announced he will not return next season.

After the winner is announced, the Idols will take a brief hiatus before embarking on the American Idols Live tour which kicks off in July.  The massive, 48-stop American Idols LIVE tour features the 10 finalists — Aaron Kelly, Andrew Garcia, Casey James, Crystal Bowersox, Didi Benami, Katie Stevens, Lee DeWyze, Michael Lynche, Siobhan Magnus, and Tim Urban.

Enjoy the season finale and stay tuned to FanSnap for more on American Idols LIVE tickets.

American Idols Live! 2010 Tour Dates

7/1    Auburn Hills, MI    Palace of Auburn Hills
7/2    Milwaukee, WI    Summerfest
7/3    Grand Rapids, MI    Van Andel Arena
7/5    Hamilton, ON    Copps Coliseum
7/7    Wantagh, NY    Nikon at Jones Beach
7/10    Atlantic City, NJ    Mark G. Etess Arena
7/11    Philadelphia, PA    Wachovia Center
7/13    Uncasville, CT    Mohegan Sun Arena
7/14    Manchester, NH    Verizon Wireless Arena
7/15    Hershey, PA    Giant Center
7/17    Albany, NY    Times Union Center
7/18    Mansfield, MA    Comcast Center
7/20    Newark, NJ    Prudential Center
7/23    Washington, DC    Jiffy Lube Live
7/24    Baltimore, MD    1st Mariner Arena
7/25    Charlotte, NC    Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
7/27    Columbus, OH    Nationwide Arena
7/28    Knoxville, TN    Thompson-Boling Arena
7/29    Virginia Beach, VA    Virginia Beach Amphitheater
7/31    Lexington, KY    Rupp Arena
8/1    Duluth, GA    Arena at Gwinnett Center
8/3    Sunrise, FL    BankAtlantic Center
8/4    Tampa, FL    St. Pete Times Forum
8/7    Houston, TX    Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavillion
8/8    Tulsa, OK    BOK Center
8/9    Dallas, TX    American Airlines Center
8/12    Phoenix, AZ    US Airways Center
8/13    Los Angeles, CA    Staples Center
8/14    Mountainview, CA    Shoreline Amphitheatre at Mountainview
8/16    San Diego, CA    Viejas Arena
8/17    Anaheim, CA    Honda Center
8/18    Sacramento, CA    ARCO Arena
8/20    Seattle, WA    Key Arena
8/21    Portland, OR    Rose Garden
8/23    Denver, CO    Comfort Dental Amphitheatre
8/25    Kansas City, MO    Sprint Center
8/26    Omaha, NE    Qwest Center
8/27    St. Louis, MO    Scottrade Center
8/29    Minneapolis, MN    Target Center
8/30    Chicago, IL    United Center
8/31    Des Moines, IA    Wells Fargo Arena
9/2    Toledo, OH    The Huntington Center
9/3    Cincinnati, OH    Riverbend Music Center
9/4    Indianapolis, IN    Conseco Fieldhouse
9/7    Winnipeg, MB    MTS Centre
9/10    Buffalo, NY    HSBC Arena
9/11    Cleveland, OH    Quicken Loans Arena
9/13    Bridgeport, CT    Arena at Harbor Yard
9/14    Pittsburgh, PA    Consol Energy Center

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Country Fans Would Vote Carrie Underwood as Top Idol Alumni

Friday, May 21st, 2010

In the recent Billboard Magazine rankings, Carrie Underwood was listed as the 2nd most successful American Idol alumni behind Kelly Clarkson. (We also referenced the Billboard story earlier this month in a post about American Idols). Many country music fans would take exception to this slight. While this would be a very interesting debate, let’s take a look at some of the key statistics from Miss Underwood’s short, but spectacular career as a country-pop crossover star.

Carrie has sold over 11.5 million copies of her three released albums, more than Kelly Clarkson. Carrie also has twelve #1 singles, while totaling over 13.9 million singles sold. Carrie is the first country music artist in history to have ten #1 singles on her first two albums. Carrie is one of only seven women to win ACM Entertainer of the Year Awards in its 40 year plus history. She has done it twice. Carrie has been inducted into the Grand Ole Opry, won 5 Grammys and a total of 43 other awards. All of this before the age of 30. Sorry Kelly Clarkson, but Billboard Magazine got this one wrong.

Carrie Underwood’s 2010 “Play On Tour” took off in March and recently added dates beginning in September through the end of the year. Her 2008 Carnival Ride Tour sold over 1.8 million Carrie Underwood Tickets and she is looking to surpass that number this year. Carrie Underwood Concerts are opened by Craig Morgan and Sons of Sylvia. In the fall leg of the “Play On Tour”, Craig Morgan will be replaced by country heart throb, Billy Currington. Don’t miss Carrie Underwood’s “Play On Tour” when it rolls into your city. Carrie Underwood Concert sold out? Not on FanSnap.com. FanSnap has all the “hard to find” tickets to the hottest concerts of the summer.

Carrie Underwood 2010 “Play On Tour” Dates

May 18: Fresno, CA, Save Mart Center
May 20: Sacramento, CA, Reno Events Center
May 22: Las Vegas, NV, Orleans Arena
May 29: Everett, WA, Comcast Arena
May 30: Spokane, WA, Spokane Arena
June 3: Broomfield, CO, 1st Bank Center
June 4: Colorado Springs, CO, Colorado Springs World Arena
June 10: Nashville, TN, CMA Music Festival
June 12: Birmingham, AL, BJCC Arena
June 13: Lexington, KY, Rupp Arena
June 15: Springfield, MO, JQH Arena
June 17: Fargo, ND, Fargodome
June 18: Winnipeg, MTS Centre
June 20: Saskatoon, SA, Credit Union Centre
July 3: Provo, UT, Stadium of Fire
July 4: Milwaukee, WI, Summerfest
July 30: New York, NY, Today Show Concert Series
Aug. 29: Highland Park, IL, Revinia Festival

September 25: Portland, OR, Rose Garden
September 27: San Jose, CA, HP Pavilion at San Jose
September 28: Stockton, CA, Stockton Arena
September 29: Bakersfield, CA, Rabobank Arena
October 1: San Diego, CA, San Diego Sports Arena
October 2: Los Angeles, CA, Hollywood Bowl (previously announced-support TBC)
October 3: Glendale, AZ, jobing.com Arena
October 6: Houston, TX, Toyota Center
October 7: San Antonio, TX, AT&T Center
October 9: Dallas, TX, American Airlines Center
October 10: Tulsa, OK, BOK Center
October 12: N. Little Rock, AR, Verizon Arena
October 13: Nashville, TN, Bridgestone Arena
October 15: Moline, IL, i Wireless Center
October 16: Kansas City, MO, Sprint Center
October 17: Omaha, NE, Qwest Center
October 19: Wichita, KS, INTRUST Bank Arena
October 20: Oklahoma City, OK, Ford Center
October 22: Memphis, TN, FedEx Forum
October 23: Mobile, AL, Mobile Civic Center
October 25: Tampa, FL, St. Pete Times Forum
October 26: Jacksonville, FL, Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena
October 27: Duluth, GA, Arena at Gwinnett Center
October 29: Greensboro, NC, Greensboro Coliseum
October 30: Charlotte, NC, Time Warner Cable Arena
November 1: Cleveland, OH, Wolstein Center
November 3: Toronto, ON, Air Canada Centre
November 5: Long Island, NY, Nassau Coliseum
November 6: Manchester, NH, Verizon Wireless Arena
November 12: Roanoke, VA, Roanoke Civic Center
November 13: University Park, PA, Bryce Jordan Center
November 15: Newark, NJ, Prudential Center
November 16: Baltimore, MD, 1st Mariner Arena
November 29: Auburn Hills, MI, The Palace of Auburn Hills
December 1: St. Louis, MO, Chaifetz Arena
December 2: Evansville, IN, Roberts Stadium
December 4: Des Moines, IA, Wells Fargo Arena
December 5: Sioux Falls, SD, Sioux Falls Arena
December 7: Rapid City, SD, Rushmore Plaza Civic Center Ice Arena
December 8: Casper, WY, Casper Events Center
December 10: Billings, MT, Rimrock Auto Arena at MetraPark
December 12: Bozeman, MT, Brick Breedan Fieldhouse
December 14: Yakima, WA, Yakima Valley Sun Dome
December 16: Vancouver, BC, General Motors Place
December 18: Edmonton, AB, Rexall Place
December 19: Calgary, AB, Pengrowth Saddledome

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