Month: March 2010

Reba McEntire Hits the Road in March

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Reba McEntire

As the most successful female country music artist ever, it is easy to understand how Reba McEntire gained the nickname “Queen of Country.” Over her thirty-three year career, Reba has sold more than fifty million albums, had fifty-seven top ten singles, and received the “Top Female Vocalist” award from the Academy of Country Music seven times.

Reba has seen success as an actor, author, and singer, but asserts that fame hasn’t changed her. She still sees herself as the same country girl who grew up in a rodeo family, and remains true to her roots.

In an interview, Reba said. “It is real life with me. I am not the glamorous person people may think I am. People who know me know I’m not… One of the reasons my music has lasted as long as it has is because I am a person that they can relate to and my music is what they can relate to.” Read More

2010 FIFA World Cup

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South Africa hosts the 2010 World Cup

The countdown is on for the biggest event in world soccer. The 2010 FIFA World Cup is set to take place from mid-June to mid-July. This is the nineteenth tournament of its kind. Hosting the events is South Africa, the first African nation ever chosen as the site for the competition.
The international soccer tournament has as many participating countries as the Summer Olympics. It is the most watched sporting event in the world. The most recent tournament final in 2006 boasted a massive global audience of over seven hundred million viewers. Read More

Martina McBride on Shine All Night Tour

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Martina McBride

Country music diva, Martina McBride, got a modest start on her rise to stardom. Raised on a farm in Kansas, McBride grew up in a musical household. As soon as she could talk, she was singing along with classic country tunes. By the time she was eight, she was performing on stage with her father’s country band.

McBride moved to Nashville in 1989 with one goal in mind, to make a name in the traditional country music world she had grown to love.

Her first break came while working as a roadie for Garth Brooks. Brooks promised McBride a spot as his opening act as soon as she pulled off a record deal.

McBride did just that. Her debut album, The Time Has Come, was released in 1992. That same year, she opened for Garth Brooks and various other top country acts. Critics praised the album, but it did not receive much commercial success. Read More

U2 on 360 Degrees Tour

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U2

The concept of U2 and the band itself was formed before the members of the group had much of a grasp on their instruments. In what has become a signature of the band, they realized early on that playing music is more of a platform to convey a message to an audience than it is a display of great talent.

Although they did become exceptional musically, they clung to the idea that they could use their music to spread a message. Over the years, they have donated heavily to an array of charitable groups through benefit concerts and campaigns, using their fame to highlight organizations that try to improve the world. Read More

Demand for NHL Tickets

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NHL Ticket demand to decrease?
NHL Ticket demand to decrease?

The NHL is back in full swing, as players have returned to their respective cities to pick-up the play-offs.
The 2010 Winter Olympics piqued a lot of new interest in hockey, and revived interest from longtime fans.
According to TicketNews.com, all the recent excitement may not convert into a sales boost for NHL events. In an interesting article posted yesterday, McWilliams asserts. “History certainly isn’t on the side of a post-Olympics bump in ticket sales.” He uses the U.S.A.’s gold medal win in 1980 as evidence that hype doesn’t necessarily equal higher ticket sales.
The article is worth a read, but I can’t say I entirely agree with McWilliams. With support of the sport at an all-time high, I think people will want to be in the arena. Read More

Adam Lambert: For Your Entertainment

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You may know Adam Lambert as the runner-up on the 2009 season of “American Idol”, but did you know that before he went on the popular TV game-show, he had made a name for himself in Theater?

Adam Lambert

Lambert started stage acting as a child. He landed various roles over his short career, the highlights of which were performing as Joshua in “Ten Commandments: The Musical” alongside Val Kilmer, and performing as part of the “Wicked” cast in Los Angeles.

Lambert decided to take a chance on “American Idol”, and the gamble has definitely paid off. He recently signed with RCA, and his debut album, For Your Entertainment, was released in late 2009. Lambert collaborated with some big names in the pop music industry including Lady Gaga, Pink, and Linda Perry to write his songs. Read More