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The Breakaway Tour
The Breakaway Tour was the first headlining concert tour by American pop recording artist Kelly Clarkson. It began on March 30, 2005, in Tulsa, Oklahoma and finished on March 23, 2006, in Vienna, Austria. The tour promoted her sophomore studio album, '' Breakaway'' (2004), and this was her first tour to visit Australia and Europe. This was the first of three tours to promote ''Breakaway''. Clarkson went on to embark on the Hazel Eyes Tour in North America before and in between the Australian and European legs of this tour. Background The North American leg of the tour was announced in February 2005. In September 2005, the Australian leg was announced. Opening acts * Graham Colton Band *Rogue Traders Setlist #"Since U Been Gone" #" Walk Away" #"Gone" #"Low" #"Just Missed the Train" #"What's Up Lonely" #"Thankful" #"The Trouble with Love Is" #"Don't" #"Covers medley: "Piece of My Heart" / "The Thrill Is Gone" / "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)" #" Beautiful Disaster" #"Addicted ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kelly Clarkson
Kelly Brianne Clarkson (born April 24, 1982) is an American singer, songwriter, author, and television personality. She rose to fame after winning the first season of ''American Idol'' in 2002, which earned her a record deal with RCA. Her debut single, " A Moment Like This", topped the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100, and became the country's best selling single of 2002. It was included on her debut studio album, '' Thankful'' (2003), which debuted atop the ''Billboard'' 200. Trying to reinvent her image, Clarkson parted ways with ''Idol'' management and shifted to pop rock for her second studio album, '' Breakaway'' (2004). Supported by four US top-ten singles – the title track, "Since U Been Gone", " Behind These Hazel Eyes", and " Because of You" – ''Breakaway'' sold over 12 million copies worldwide and won two Grammy Awards. Clarkson took further creative control for her third studio album, ''My December'' (2007), co-writing all of its tracks and becoming its executive prod ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gone (Kelly Clarkson Song)
"Gone" is a song by American recording artist Kelly Clarkson, from her second studio album, '' Breakaway'' (2004). Written by Kara DioGuardi and co-written and produced by John Shanks, "Gone" is a pop song about a woman leaving her lover in search for a better relationship. "Gone" was well received by music critics, though it garnered comparisons with similarly titled "Since U Been Gone". Two years after ''Breakaway''s release, "Gone" charted in the ''Billboard'' Pop 100 chart at number 77. Clarkson has also performed the song in concert tours, primarily during the Breakaway World Tour from 2005 to 2006 and the Stronger Tour in 2012. Background and composition "Gone" was written by Kara DioGuardi and John Shanks, with Shanks also serving as the song's producer. It was one of the two collaborations by DioGuardi and Shanks for Kelly Clarkson's second studio album, '' Breakaway'', along with "You Found Me". Written by in the key of D minor, "Gone" is a pop rock song with a length ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tulsa Performing Arts Center
The Tulsa Performing Arts Center, or Tulsa PAC, is a performing arts venue in the city of Tulsa, Oklahoma. It houses four main theatres, a studio space, an art gallery'House of Art' by Tulsa PAC; published 2012; retrieved February 2013 and a sizeable reception hall. Its largest theater is the 2,365-seat Chapman Music Hall. The Center regularly hosts events by 14 local performance groups. Tulsa Ballet, Tulsa Opera, Tulsa Symphony, and Celebrity Attractions (Broadway series) are among the Tulsa PAC's major clients. Tulsa Town Hall, Chamber Music Tulsa, Theatre Tulsa, American Theatre Company, Theatre Pops, Playhouse Tulsa, Theatre North, and the PAC Trust also fill the PAC calendar. Numerous headliners such as Michael Bublé, Kelly Clarkson, Steve Martin and Anthony Bourdain have appeared at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center. The complex was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
United States
The United States of America (U.S.A. or USA), commonly known as the United States (U.S. or US) or America, is a country primarily located in North America. It consists of 50 states, a federal district, five major unincorporated territories, nine Minor Outlying Islands, and 326 Indian reservations. The United States is also in free association with three Pacific Island sovereign states: the Federated States of Micronesia, the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau. It is the world's third-largest country by both land and total area. It shares land borders with Canada to its north and with Mexico to its south and has maritime borders with the Bahamas, Cuba, Russia, and other nations. With a population of over 333 million, it is the most populous country in the Americas and the third most populous in the world. The national capital of the United States is Washington, D.C. and its most populous city and principal financial center is New York City. Paleo-Americ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Breakaway (Kelly Clarkson Song)
"Breakaway" is a song recorded by American singer Kelly Clarkson. The song, written by Matthew Gerrard, Bridget Benenate and Avril Lavigne, was originally intended for Lavigne's debut studio album, '' Let Go'' (2002). After being deemed unsuitable for the album, it was passed to Clarkson to be recorded as a soundtrack for the film '' The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement''. Clarkson, who was finishing her second studio album at that time, recorded "Breakaway" to tide her fans over until the first single from her new album was released. However, the song's success prompted its inclusion on Clarkson's second album where the record label decided to name the album after the song. "Breakaway" was first released by Walt Disney Records as the first single from ''The Princess Diaries 2'' soundtrack on July 19, 2004. In May 2006, "Breakaway" was reissued as the fifth and final single from the album of the same name. "Breakaway" received positive reviews from music critics, who could ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Moment Like This
"A Moment Like This" is the debut single by American singer Kelly Clarkson. The song was written by Jörgen Elofsson and John Reid from British house music project Nightcrawlers) and produced by Stephen Ferrera and Steve Mac. It was released as a double A-side with " Before Your Love" as her coronation single after winning the first season of ''American Idol.'' The song was later included on her debut studio album, '' Thankful'' (2003). "A Moment Like This" was a huge hit in North America, topping the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and Canadian Singles Chart. In 2006, the song was recorded and released by British singer Leona Lewis, the winner of the third series of ''The X Factor.'' Her version was the Christmas number one for 2006, outselling the rest of the top 40 combined. Lewis' version has sold 914,000 copies as of 2015. Background The song was co-written by Jörgen Elofsson and John Reid (of dance act Nightcrawlers), produced by Stephen Ferrera and Steve Mac, and mixed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miss Independent (Kelly Clarkson Song)
"Miss Independent" is a song by American singer Kelly Clarkson for her debut studio album '' Thankful'' (2003). Written by Clarkson, Christina Aguilera, Rhett Lawrence, and Matt Morris, with Lawrence serving as producer, it was released as the album's lead single by RCA Records on April 10, 2003, preceding its release by five days. The track was initially intended for Aguilera's fourth album, ''Stripped'' (2002), but was left half-finished. Lawrence later continued writing the song with Clarkson, who eventually recorded it. "Miss Independent" is a R&B-styled pop song, whose lyrics tell of a story of an independent woman who finally allows herself to lower her emotional and communication barriers in order to fall in love. Its theme of self-sufficiency would later serve as a template for Clarkson's subsequent releases. The song generally received positive response from music critics, while criticism targeted the song's similarity to Aguilera's material. "Miss Independent" gave C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Behind These Hazel Eyes
"Behind These Hazel Eyes" is a song by American singer Kelly Clarkson for her second studio album, '' Breakaway'' (2004). It was written by Clarkson with the song's producers Max Martin and Dr. Luke. The song was released on April 12, 2005, as the second single from the album. Clarkson considered "Behind These Hazel Eyes" as one of her favorite songs and she once intended to name ''Breakaway'' after the song. "Behind These Hazel Eyes" is an uptempo song that incorporates crunchy guitars which are pulsated with driving beats and anthemic choruses; it narrates Clarkson's broken relationship with her ex-boyfriend. "Behind These Hazel Eyes" peaked at number six on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and stayed inside the top 10 in the chart for 15 weeks, a record for the longest time spent in the top 10 for a song that did not hit top five, until it was beaten by Rihanna's "Needed Me" in 2016. It also became Clarkson's first song to top the Adult Pop Songs chart. It was certified platinum fr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Because Of You (Kelly Clarkson Song)
Because of You may refer to: Music Albums * ''Because of You'' (James Darren album), 2001 * ''Because of You'' (Ne-Yo album), 2007, and the title song (see below) * ''Because of You'' (Tony Bennett album), 1952, and the title song, a cover of the popular song (see below) * '' Neo Ttaemun-e'' (''Because of You''), a 2010 EP by After School, and the title song (see below) * ''Because of You'', a 1993 compilation album by Dexys Midnight Runners, and the title song (see below) * ''Because of You'', a 2003 album by The Kings * ''Because of You'', a 1998 album by Preservation Hall Jazz Band Songs * "Because of You" (1940 song), a popular song by Arthur Hammerstein and Dudley Wilkinson, recorded by Tony Bennett and others * "Because of You" (98 Degrees song), 1998 * "Because of You" (After School song) * "Because of You" (The Cover Girls song) * "Because of You" (Gabrielle song), 1994 * "Because of You" (Kelly Clarkson song), 2005, recorded by herself with Reba McEntire * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beautiful Disaster (Kelly Clarkson Song)
"Beautiful Disaster" is a song recorded by American recording artist Kelly Clarkson on her debut studio album '' Thankful'' (2003). Matthew Wilder produced the track, and wrote it along with Rebekah Jordan. "Beautiful Disaster" reflects a woman's prayer about a man whom she loves despite his iniquities. A live piano version of the song was included as the twelfth track on Clarkson's second studio album '' Breakaway'' (2004). "Beautiful Disaster" garnered positive reviews from music critics, who complimented the song's musical structure and composition. Eight years after its release, the track entered the Official UK Singles Chart at number 124. Clarkson has performed the song in the third season finale of ''American Idol'', and has included it in the set lists for her concert tours. Background Matthew Wilder produced "Beautiful Disaster", and wrote it along with Rebekah Jordan. Jordan and Wilder had pitched the song to Clarkson during the recording sessions for her debut alb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)
"Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)" is a song by British new wave music duo Eurythmics. It is the title track of their album of the same name (1983) and was released as the fourth and final single from the album in early 1983. The song became their breakthrough hit, establishing the duo worldwide. Its music video helped to propel the song to number two on the UK Singles Chart and number one on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100; it was their first single released in the US. Appearing with orange cropped hair and wearing a man's business suit, the BBC stated Annie Lennox's "powerful androgynous look" was the music video that "broke the mould for female pop stars“. ''Rolling Stone'' called the song "a synth-pop masterpiece that made Lennox and Dave Stewart MTV superstars". After the song's rise, the duo's previous single, " Love Is a Stranger", was re-released and also became a worldwide hit. On ''Rolling Stone's'' The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time issue in 2003, "Sweet Dreams ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Thrill Is Gone
"The Thrill Is Gone" is a slow minor-key blues song written by West Coast blues musician Roy Hawkins and Rick Darnell in 1951. Hawkins's recording of the song reached number six in the Billboard R&B chart in 1951. In 1970, "The Thrill Is Gone" became a major hit for B.B. King. His rendition helped make the song a blues standard. B.B. King rendition B.B. King recorded his version of "The Thrill Is Gone" in June 1969 for his album ''Completely Well'', released the same year. King's version is a slow 12-bar blues notated in the key of B minor in 4/4 time. The song's polished production and use of strings marked a departure from both the original song and King's previous material. When BluesWay Records released "The Thrill Is Gone" as a single in December 1969, it became one of the most successful of King's career and one of his signature songs. It reached number three in the ''Billboard'' Best Selling Soul Singles chart and number 15 in the broader ''Billboard'' Hot 100 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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