Kelly Clarkson News News and updates en <![CDATA[...AND THE WINNERS ARE...]]> A big THANK YOU to all who entered to win the framed autographed pre-show schedule from Kelly’s Australian tour!

CONGRATULATIONS to our two winners...
Rachel P.  – Arlington, TX
Jeremy B. – Ankeny, IA

Be sure to check back for more exclusive contests and promotions from KellyClarkson.com!

]]> Tue, 17 Jun 2008 11:05:00 -0500 http://www.echomusic.com/main.php?em982=190068_-1__0_~0_-1_6_2008_0_0&content=what<![CDATA[2 WORLDS 2 VOICES PRE-SALES BEGIN TODAY (WED 6/11)!]]> Kelly's 2 Worlds 2 Voices Tour with Reba has been announced and the Fan Club pre-sale ticketing has been scheduled! Login TODAY to get your code, and then click the Ticketmaster link on KellyClarkson.com at the designated time to buy your tickets to see Kelly!

Pre-sales begin THIS WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11 at 10am local time for the following cities:

September 25 - Winnipeg, MB - MTS Centre

September 26 - Saskatoon, SK - Credit Union Centre

September 27 - Edmonton, AB - Rexall Place

CLICK HERE FOR FAN CLUB PRE-SALE TICKETS!

As a reminder, members can log in to your Fan Club Page to retrieve your NEW personal Pre-Sale Passcode! This code is unique to you and can be used to gain access to the Kelly Clarkson Fan Club exclusive pre-sales. Your passcode will allow you to purchase up to 8 presale tickets to Kelly's 2 Worlds 2 Voices Tour with Reba (when available). There is a maximum purchase of two (2) tickets per member for each show. There is no limit to the number of times you can use your code, but you may not purchase more than 8 tickets with this code.

Join Kelly's Official Fan Club TODAY so you don't miss out on pre-sale ticketing opportunities to see Kelly live...and for more upcoming Pre-Sale announcements and Meet & Greet opportunities! JOIN NOW!

Keep checking the Tour Page often as Pre-Sale announcements are made! More tour dates and general ticketing info can be found there! See you on the road!

]]> Wed, 11 Jun 2008 14:05:00 -0500 http://www.echomusic.com/main.php?em982=190025_-1__0_~0_-1_6_2008_0_0&content=what<![CDATA[NEW JOURNAL - IN THE STUDIO...]]> Kelly wanted to share her first week in the studio with you!  Members - check out Kelly's new journal HERE!

]]> Fri, 23 May 2008 13:55:00 -0500 http://www.echomusic.com/main.php?em982=190015_-1__0_~0_-1_6_2008_0_0&content=what<![CDATA[FAN CLUB EXCLUSIVE: NEW VIDEO!]]> Fan Club Members can watch an exclusive Behind-the-Scenes video from Kelly's appearance with the Pope!

Visit Kelly's Video Page now!

]]> Mon, 19 May 2008 17:45:00 -0500 http://www.echomusic.com/main.php?em982=190013_-1__0_~0_-1_6_2008_0_0&content=what<![CDATA[ADDITIONAL 2 WORLDS 2 VOICES DATES ANNOUNCED!]]> Entertainment superstars, Reba McEntire and Kelly Clarkson, announced today they will play additional 2 Worlds 2 Voices tour dates this fall.

The unique tour, combining both superstar bands and both superstar acts on one stage for a combined non-stop set, sold out 15 markets from mid-January to mid-February of 2008. The tour received unanimous rave reviews.  Today, the power vocalists announced 24 additional show dates beginning September 25 in Winnipeg and ending November 22 in Baltimore.

Steve Moore of MEG/AEG LIVE Nashville will again promote the entire tour.

"We were thrilled to bring this unprecedented concept to the marketplace earlier this year.  The demand for additional shows has been overwhelming, " Moore said.

Concert attendees can again expect to hear each act's biggest hits and favorite songs performed together in one seamless, no-intermission show.

Tickets for the Winnipeg show go on sale June 13th, with the remaining on-sales rolling out in the coming weeks.

CHECK OUT THE TOUR PAGE FOR DATES!

]]> Thu, 15 May 2008 05:25:00 -0500 http://www.echomusic.com/main.php?em982=190009_-1__0_~0_-1_6_2008_0_0&content=what<![CDATA[MAY SPECIAL - JOIN OR RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP FOR ONLY $19.99!]]> During the month of May, you can join or renew your Kelly Clarkson Fan Club membership and take advantage of a discounted membership price of ONLY $19.99...normally $29.99!

JOIN OR RENEW YOUR FAN CLUB MEMBERSHIP NOW!

That's an entire year of having access to Pre-Sale ticketing, Meet & Greet opportunities with Kelly, Behind-the-Scenes Videos, Exclusive Photos, Fan Club-Only Contests and so much more for only $19.99! This special offer is good until May 31st, so make sure you take advantage of this awesome opportunity!

]]> Wed, 7 May 2008 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.echomusic.com/main.php?em982=189980_-1__0_~0_-1_6_2008_0_0&content=what<![CDATA[KELLY SINGS FOR THE POPE!]]> Tue, 22 Apr 2008 17:40:00 -0500 http://www.echomusic.com/main.php?em982=189974_-1__0_~0_-1_6_2008_0_0&content=what<![CDATA[A MESSAGE FROM KELLY...]]> Journal Page to see what she has to say!]]> Thu, 17 Apr 2008 18:05:00 -0500 http://www.echomusic.com/main.php?em982=189973_-1__0_~0_-1_6_2008_0_0&content=what<![CDATA[LAST CHANCE - VOTE FOR KELLY TODAY (4/11) FOR THE CMT AWARDS!]]> CLICK HERE TO CAST YOUR VOTE!

Country music's biggest stars will rock Nashville's Curb Event Center at Belmont University when the 2008 CMT MUSIC AWARDS premieres LIVE on Monday, April 14 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT* on CMT and CMT.com.

CLICK HERE TO CAST YOUR VOTE!]]> Fri, 11 Apr 2008 10:45:00 -0500 http://www.echomusic.com/main.php?em982=189962_-1__0_~0_-1_6_2008_0_0&content=what<![CDATA[KELLY WILL BE PERFORMING FOR THE POPE! ]]>
“I was so excited to be asked to sing for the Pope! I grew up singing church music, and it’s always been a dream of mine to perform Ava Maria. To have that dream come true on such a special occasion is truly a blessing.” - Kelly]]> Tue, 8 Apr 2008 16:35:00 -0500 http://www.echomusic.com/main.php?em982=189961_-1__0_~0_-1_6_2008_0_0&content=what<![CDATA[Win TWO Tickets to the CMT Music Awards in Nashville! ]]> CLICK HERE to enter to win TWO tickets to the 2008 CMT Music Awards in Nashville on Monday, April 14, 2008!! Tickets are on the floor/mosh area - standing room only.

Promotion does not include any travel or accommodation. A winner will be notified on Monday, April 7 - so submit your entry today!!

Also, remember to cast your vote at CMT.com for Kelly! - Click here to vote!]]> Mon, 24 Mar 2008 15:30:00 -0500 http://www.echomusic.com/main.php?em982=189951_-1__0_~0_-1_6_2008_0_0&content=what<![CDATA[KELLY NOMINATED FOR TWO 2008 CMT AWARDS!]]>
Online voting is taking place now on CMT.com and ends April 11th!

Voting begins today for the 2008 CMT MUSIC AWARDS, country music's only fan-voted award show. Beginning today, fans can vote on CMT.com for the final nominees for CMT's seventh annual awards show. Country music's biggest stars will rock Nashville's Curb Event Center at Belmont University when the 2008 CMT MUSIC AWARDS premieres LIVE on Monday, April 14 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT* on CMT and CMT.com.

CLICK HERE TO CAST YOUR VOTE!]]> Fri, 7 Mar 2008 15:20:00 -0600 http://www.echomusic.com/main.php?em982=189936_-1__0_~0_-1_6_2008_0_0&content=what<![CDATA[KELLY NOMINATED FOR ACM AWARD!]]>
Be sure to tune in to the live show on Sunday, May 18th on CBS to see who wins!]]> Tue, 4 Mar 2008 10:15:00 -0600 http://www.echomusic.com/main.php?em982=189933_-1__0_~0_-1_6_2008_0_0&content=what<![CDATA[ Send us your photos and videos to win! ]]>
Now you can share your videos and photos from the tour! All you have to do is enter your email and a link to your photo or video and hit submit. We will randomly be selecting videos and photos to be added to the official Kelly and Reba 2 Voices 2 Worlds Tour Widget!

Didn't attend the show? That's ok! Send in your Kelly and Reba related videos. Have a picture of you wearing a Kelly or Reba t-shirt? What about a video of you singing your favorite Kelly or Reba song? We want it all!

Each month we will select winners to receive special Kelly and Reba prize packages. Winners will be selected on March 31, April 30, and May 30, 2008!

CLICK BELOW TO SUBMIT YOUR VIDEO AND PHOTOS!

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]]> Mon, 3 Mar 2008 15:45:00 -0600 http://www.echomusic.com/main.php?em982=189932_-1__0_~0_-1_6_2008_0_0&content=what<![CDATA[TWO WORLDS TWO VOICES TOUR SELLS OUT!]]>
Since kicking off in Dayton, Ohio on January 17th, the tour played to 15 sold out crowds totaling over 125,000 people, before ending in front of 13,000 people at the new Sprint Center in Kansas City.

In an unprecedented format, both acts stayed on stage for the entire concert – trading off lead and background vocals throughout the show. Both artists’ bands were combined to create one superstar band for the 5 week event.

Steve Moore of MEG/AEG LIVE Nashville promoted the tour and said, “We knew we had a special concept, and the fans obviously agreed. “

McEntire now embarks on her own US tour, while Clarkson takes her solo show to Australia and Europe.]]> Tue, 19 Feb 2008 11:10:00 -0600 http://www.echomusic.com/main.php?em982=189923_-1__0_~0_-1_6_2008_0_0&content=what<![CDATA[Melissa Peterman "My Life On the Road”]]>
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Journal 3 Journal 4 Wed, 13 Feb 2008 11:25:00 -0600 http://www.echomusic.com/main.php?em982=189863_-1__0_~0_-1_6_2008_0_0&content=what<![CDATA[Kelly nominated for three CMT Awards]]> VOTE NOW]]> Tue, 5 Feb 2008 17:15:00 -0600 http://www.echomusic.com/main.php?em982=189908_-1__0_~0_-1_6_2008_0_0&content=what<![CDATA[REBA MCENTIRE AND KELLY CLARKSON VIDEO]]> HERE to watch the video.]]> Thu, 24 Jan 2008 12:00:00 -0600 http://www.echomusic.com/main.php?em982=189860_-1__0_~0_-1_6_2008_0_0&content=what<![CDATA[REBA MCENTIRE AND KELLY CLARKSON TO PREMIERE VIDEO FROM SOLD-OUT 2 WORLDS, 2 VOICES TOUR ]]> Video To Be Available Starting Midnight TONIGHT on Artist Websites; Tour Debuts with Three Consecutive Sold-Out Shows

Reba McEntire and Kelly Clarkson will make available on their websites, www.reba.com and www.kellyclarkson.com, an exclusive, behind-the-scenes video from their “2 Worlds, 2 Voices” tour, which has opened to critical praise and sold-out performances. The video allows fans access to all of the behind-the-scenes action, including rehearsals and interviews, in addition to concert footage. Fans also catch a rare glimpse of an interview with both singers, who discuss everything from their favorite songs to the possibility of reuniting for another joint tour...

Reba and Kelly discuss how their performance on last year’s “CMT Crossroads,” a show that pairs country artists with musicians from other genres, led to the formation of “2 Worlds, 2 Voices.” The singers’ admiration for one another is apparent, as is the success of their duet performances, in which their vocalizations “reach out-of-this-world proportions.”

“This tour came about because of CMT’s Crossroads,” said Reba. “We had a great time doing it. This tour is just fun.”

“My fans loved Crossroads and on tour we get to sing harmony together,” added Kelly. “I hope that people like that. It’s kind of a selfish concert for me because I get to sing Reba’s songs.”

The “2 Worlds, 2 Voices” tour has kicked off with three consecutive sold-out performances, and will make its final stop in Kansas City, MO on February 16th. The tour has garnered critical acclaim from publications such as USA Today, which exclaims that the duo “shine side by side.” Reba and Kelly perform songs that are included on their respective certified platinum releases, Reba Duets and My December.]]> Thu, 24 Jan 2008 11:00:00 -0600 http://www.echomusic.com/main.php?em982=189854_-1__0_~0_-1_6_2008_0_0&content=what<![CDATA[2 WORLDS 2 VOICES TOUR REVIEW]]> HERE.

Event/location: Reba McEntire and Kelly Clarkson's 2 Worlds 2 Voices tour/Nutter Center, Dayton, Ohio

Attendance: A sellout crowd of 9,700

The gig: The country music icon and the original American Idol, kicking off their tour Thursday night at Wright State University.

The odd couple: Reba and Kelly? Makes sense. Their relationship is like that of the tick bird and the rhino: all about symbiosis. Mainly because of their Grammy-nominated duet on Clarkson's Because of You, McEntire, 52, landed her first No. 1 album (Reba Duets) last year. Paired with McEntire, 25-year-old Clarkson is packing in crowds after canceling last summer's arena tour because of crummy ticket sales.

The crowd: Decidedly feminine. Maybe because it's roughly $2,964 cheaper than going to see Miley Cyrus, here's a mother-daughter outing for the budget-minded. Or an aunt-niece outing, in the case of Cassie Simon of Dayton. "I'm, like, the biggest Reba fan in the world," Simon bragged. She brought 11-year-old Bobbi-Jo Myers. "I figured she'd like Kelly Clarkson," Simon said. "I'm trying to convert her." Bobbi-Jo, if you're wondering, likes both anyway.
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The opening act: Comedian Melissa Peterman — yep, Barbra Jean from Reba's old WB/CW sitcom — struck a family-friendly tone, which doesn't necessarily mean a laugh riot. But as an Idol voter, she did take credit for Clarkson's 2002 win. "Without me," she said, "you might be seeing Reba and Justin Guarini."

The first song:Sweet Dreams. Patsy Cline? Nope — Eurythmics.

An Idol faces her idol: "I've wanted to do this since I was 10 years old," Clarkson told the crowd.

The prediction: "We hope and pray that you have half as much fun as we plan on having tonight," McEntire said. Despite the age difference, the two apparently have become the best of buds in the wake of their teaming on CMT Crossroads.

Hey, it's opening night: During a so-so cover of the Everly Brothers classic Cathy's Clown, McEntire's mike cut out during a verse. But really, that couldn't diminish the charm of them sitting on stools together for seven songs.

A little bit country: Clarkson more than stood her ground. Early on, you might have assumed the blues-boogie of Why Haven't I Heard From You, a 1994 hit for McEntire, was Clarkson's all along.

A little bit rock 'n' roll: For Clarkson's grrl anthems, McEntire seemed delegated to the role of backup singer. On Never Again, the lead single from Clarkson?s My December album, she maybe wisely stepped back and cut the young pup loose.

Wall of sound: How many people does it take to play a seemingly simple pop ditty like Since U Been Gone? A lot, apparently. With multiple guitarists, two drummers, some dude smacking the congas and a whole mess of others, McEntire and Clarkson had officially assembled enough firepower to challenge the Trans-Siberian Orchestra.

The last word: If you came for the power duet Because of You, you had to wait for the encores. But in the end, seniority ruled: McEntire?s 1991 hit Fancy closed the show. And oh, yeah, back in ?91, Clarkson was just 9.

Next stops: Louisville, Friday; Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday. The 15-date tour wraps up Feb. 16 in Kansas City, Mo.]]> Fri, 18 Jan 2008 10:10:00 -0600 http://www.echomusic.com/main.php?em982=189847_-1__0_~0_-1_6_2008_0_0&content=what