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Christina Aguilera in Concert was the debut
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by American singer
Christina Aguilera Christina María Aguilera (; ; born December 18, 1980) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and television personality. Known for her four-octave vocal range and ability to sustain high notes, she has been referred to as the " Voice of ...
. It supported her two
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Christina Aguilera Christina María Aguilera (; ; born December 18, 1980) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and television personality. Known for her four-octave vocal range and ability to sustain high notes, she has been referred to as the " Voice of ...
'' (1999) and ''
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'' (2000). Beginning in May 2000 with appearances at radio festivals in the United States, the tour continued into Canada. Here, Aguilera headlined Psyko Blast, a pop music tour created by Canadian network, YTV. The singer returned to the US performing at state and county fairs before headlining shows in amphitheatres and arenas. The tour continued into 2001, visiting Mexico, Puerto Rico, Panama, Venezuela and Japan. Sponsors of the tour included
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Background

On April 27, 2000, it was announced that
Christina Aguilera Christina María Aguilera (; ; born December 18, 1980) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and television personality. Known for her four-octave vocal range and ability to sustain high notes, she has been referred to as the " Voice of ...
would start her first headlining
concert tour A concert tour (or simply tour) is a series of concerts by an artist or group of artists in different cities, countries or locations. Often concert tours are named to differentiate different tours by the same artist and to associate a specific to ...
in order to support her two
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s, ''
Christina Aguilera Christina María Aguilera (; ; born December 18, 1980) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and television personality. Known for her four-octave vocal range and ability to sustain high notes, she has been referred to as the " Voice of ...
'' (1999) and ''
Mi Reflejo ''Mi Reflejo'' (English: ''My Reflection'') is the second studio album and first Spanish-language album by American singer Christina Aguilera. It was released on September 12, 2000, as a joint effort between RCA Records and BMG U.S. Latin. After ...
'' (2000). According to
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, her tour was being co-sponsored by
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and
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and would hit 35 cities.


Critical reception

Emily Flynn from ''
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'' wrote that Aguilera gave an amazing show at the National Cherry Festival. She continues, "As the sun dipped its way behind the horizon, sparkling eyes filled with amazement lit up the night sky. Whether a genie or not, Aguilera was out of the bottle Wednesday night, granting everyone's wish for an unforgettable concert". Errol Nazareth from ''
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'', gave the singer's show at the Air Canada Centre four out of five stars. He writes, And it's during ballads like 'I Turn To You' and 'Reflection' that her voice really shone. It's big, soulful and boasts an impressive range. But, while Aguilera says she'd rather let her music speak for itself, you can't help but draw parallels to Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey". Pat St. Germain from ''
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'' thought Aguilera's voice was the star of the show. He goes on to write, "The diminutive 19-year-old singer with the big R&B voice kept the energy at maximum level as she rolled right into 'Somebody's Somebody', prowling the stage with six backup dancers and bringing most of the crowd to its feet". For the concert at Edmonton's Skyreach Centre. Mike Ross from ''
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'' said that the singer proved to be on a higher level than Spears. He says, "Aguilera proved to be no ordinary pop tart. In both material and vocals, she's superior to her best friend/rival Britney Spears, even if she doesn't draw the same numbers. Isn't that the way it always is"? The concert at the Missouri State Fair was applauded by Kevin C. Johnson from ''
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''. He comments, "Her big moment to break out came with her pull-out-all-stops cover of
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' "At Last"—a song she's been working to death the last several months in her attempt to prove her capabilities". The praise continued for the show at the Douglas County Fair. Kim Roberts from ''
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'' states, "Her incredible range and powerful voice is surprising from one so petite, and her moves, as well as those of her dancers, captivated the audience". Brad Cawn from ''
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'' writes the singer's show at the famed United Center was not what he was expecting. He continues, "Her long tresses came straight out of Madonna's
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; her song-ending vocal riffing right from Mariah Carey's sky-high multi-octave schtick; and the starkly modern stage was more 'N Sync than
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. Playing to both sides of her image, she left her belly button exposed, and flirted conservatively—if there is such a thing—with the vague sexuality of the music penned for her". Ed Masley from ''
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'' states Aguilera charmed her hometown crowd at the Post-Gazette Pavilion, giving the audience a "live" show. He goes on to say "As she proved repeatedly last night, she has the voice to be a major force in R&B for years to come. But this could be her only chance to be the second biggest female artist of her generation with the lunchbox set". Roger Moore from ''
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'' comments that Aguilera proved to be "real" for her concert at the TD Waterhouse Centre—in comparison to Spears (who performed at the same venue two weeks before Aguilera). He says, "Of course, it's like comparing Gouda with
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. Britney was all over-choreographed, pre-packaged, and tape-recorded. Christina, on the other hand, is the real deal. Real stage banter. Real stage presence. Heck, real singing. What a relief to hear a bubble-gummer with real pipes tear into her tunes, letting six back-up dancers do the heavy lifting and leaving the tape recording to
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Broadcasts and recordings

While headlining Psykoblast Tour in Canada, the final concert in Vancouver premiered on August 2, 2000. Called, "Christina: Live from Vancouver", the concert special aired on CTV and YTV. Selections from the concert were available on online on "Click2Music". In London, her performance at Party in the Park aired on T4 lived. In 2001, her concert at the NHK Hall in Tokyo aired on
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on February 9, 2001. The concert was streamed live on the day of the concert via Aguilera's "Click2Music" website.


Opening acts

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*Sygnature * McMaster & James *
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* The Moffats *
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*Faze 4 *Christian Davis *Brownskin *DisGuyz * Jyve V *Son Miserables


Setlist

The following setlist was obtained from the concert held on October 19, 2000; at the KeyArena in Seattle, Washington. It does not represent all concerts for the duration of the tour. #"
Genie in a Bottle "Genie in a Bottle" is a song by American singer Christina Aguilera from her self-titled debut studio album (1999). It was written by Pam Sheyne, Steve Kipner and David Frank, and produced by Kipner and Frank. The song was released on May 11, 1 ...
" #"Somebody's Somebody" #"So Emotional" #" Ven Conmigo (Solamente Tú)" #" I Turn to You" #"When You Put Your Hands On Me" #" Contigo en la Distancia" #"
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" #"Love For All Seasons" #"
At Last "At Last" is a song written by Mack Gordon and Harry Warren for the musical film '' Sun Valley Serenade'' (1941). Glenn Miller and his orchestra recorded the tune several times, with a 1942 version reaching number two on the US ''Billboard'' po ...
" #"Come On Over Baby (All I Want Is You)" ;Encore #
  • " What a Girl Wants"

  • Tour dates

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    Zootopia ''Zootopia'' (titled ''Zootropolis'' in various regions) is a 2016 American computer-animated buddy cop action comedy film produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios and released by Walt Disney Pictures. The 55th Disney animated feature film, ...
    " :This concert was a part of
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    Summerfest Summerfest is an annual music festival held in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin. First held in 1968, Summerfest is located at Henry Maier Festival Park, adjacent to Lake Michigan and Milwaukee's central business district. Summerfest attracts app ...
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    Sioux Empire Fair The Sioux Empire Fair is a fair held annually each summer in Sioux Falls at the W. H. Lyon Fairgrounds. Attendance at the 2014 fair was 280,985. The Sioux Empire Fair includes carnival rides, fair food, livestock shows, horse shows, and art compet ...
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    National Cherry Festival The National Cherry Festival is a food festival in Traverse City, Michigan. It began in 1925 as the Blessing of the Blossoms Festival, which was held in early May to attract tourists to Northern Michigan to view the blooming cherry blossoms. In 1 ...
    " :These concerts were a part of YTV "Pysko Blast" :This concert was a part of "
    Party in the Park Party in the Park is the generic name given to music concerts organised by various radio stations and local authorities and groups in the United Kingdom, typically in large parks during the summer, however it is also used to refer to a family ori ...
    " :This concert was a part of the "California Mid-State Fair" :This concert was a part of "MontanaFair" :This concert was a part of the "
    North Dakota State Fair The North Dakota State Fair is an annual state fair held each July in Minot, North Dakota, USA. The fair has carnival rides, agricultural expositions, government and commercial exhibitions, and a variety of musical and performance entertainment. ...
    " :This concert was a part of the "Buffalo County Fair" :This concert was a part of the "Douglas County Fair" :This concert was a part of the "
    Iowa State Fair The Iowa State Fair is an annual state fair held in Des Moines, Iowa in August. It began in 1854 and has been held on the Iowa State Fairgrounds since 1886. It is based in the state capital Des Moines, Iowa over an 11 day period in August. Wi ...
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    Illinois State Fair The Illinois State Fair is an annual festival, centering on the theme of agriculture, hosted by the U.S. state of Illinois in the state capital, Springfield, Illinois, Springfield. The state fair has been celebrated almost every year since 1853 ...
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    Missouri State Fair The Missouri State Fair is the state fair for the state of Missouri, which has operated since 1901 in Sedalia, Missouri. It includes daily concerts, exhibits and competitions of animals, homemade crafts, shows, and many food/lemonade stands, and ...
    " :This concert was a part of the "
    Ohio State Fair The Ohio State Fair is one of the largest state fairs in the United States, held in Columbus, Ohio during late July through early August. As estimated in a 2011 economic impact study conducted by Saperstein & Associates; the State Fair contributes ...
    " :This concert was a part of the "Midland County Fair" :This concert was a part of the "
    Kentucky State Fair The Kentucky State Fair is the official state fair of Kentucky which takes place at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Kentucky, Louisville. More than 600,000 fairgoers fill the of indoor and outdoor exhibits; activities include sampli ...
    " :This concert was a part of the "
    Minnesota State Fair The Minnesota State Fair is the state fair of the U.S. state of Minnesota. Also known by its slogan, "The Great Minnesota Get-Together", it is the largest state fair in the United States by average daily attendance and the second-largest state fa ...
    " :This concert was a part of the "Champlain Valley Fair" :This concert was a part of the "
    State Fair of Texas The State Fair of Texas is an annual state fair held in Dallas at historic Fair Park. The fair has taken place every year since 1886 except for varying periods during World War I and World War II as well as 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It ...
    " :This concert was a part of "Tiger Jam III" :This concert was a part of WXYV-FM's "Holiday Blast" :This concert was a part of
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    Personnel

    *Music Director: Alex Alessandroni *Drums: Brian Frasier-Moore *Keyboards: Ezequiel "Cheche" Alara and Alex Alessandroni *Guitar: Rafael Moreira *Bass: Reggie Hamilton *DJ: Adam 12 *Backing Vocalists: Diane Gordon and Yvinn Patrick *Dancers: Nancy Anderson, Tiffani Manabat, Buddy Mynatt, Angel Ramos, Jorge Santos and Rob Vinson


    See also

    * List of Christina Aguilera concerts *
    List of Christina Aguilera concert tours American singer Christina Aguilera has embarked on six concert tours, four of which have been worldwide. Her debut tour, Christina Aguilera in Concert was held in North America in 2000, and later it was extended to South America and Asia in 200 ...


    References


    External links


    Christina Aguilera Official Website
    {{Christina Aguilera Christina Aguilera concert tours 2000 concert tours 2001 concert tours