The Verizon VIP Tour was an annual

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promoted by Live Nation Global Touring and

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. Following in the footsteps of the

Verizon Ladies First Tour The Verizon Ladies First Tour was a co-headlining concert tour by American recording artists Beyoncé, Alicia Keys and Missy Elliott. Canadian artist Tamia was featured as a special guest. The tour, dubbed the "urban Lilith Fair" supported Ell ...

, the VIP Tour features an emerging female artist as the headliner. The concerts are exclusive to Verizon Wireless customers (although select concerts are open to the public), following an appearance by the headliner at a local Verizon Wireless store. The tour predominantly takes place in the United States. The concert series ran from 2007 to 2009.

Fergie (2007)

The inaugural Verizon VIP Tour was headlined by American singer-songwriter Fergie. The tour supported her debut album, ''

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Set list

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Don't Lie "Don't Lie" is a song performed by American recording group the Black Eyed Peas, taken from their fourth studio album, '' Monkey Business'' (2005). It was released as the second single from the album on June 29, 2005, after the successful "Don't ...

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" #"Pedestal" #"All That I Got (The Make Up Song)" #"

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Natasha Bedingfield (2008)

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headlined the 2008 Verizon VIP Tour. The tour supported her third studio album, ''

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Opening acts

Kate Voegele Kate Elizabeth Voegele (; born December 8, 1986) is an American singer-songwriter and actress. She made her musical debut in 2003, with the release of her ''The Other Side'' extended play. She performed numerous local live shows to promote the a ...

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(select venues)

Setlist

#"Piece of Your Heart" #"Who Knows" #"

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Bow Wow as Shad Moss (2008)

American rapper Bow Wow was slated to headline a series of concerts in the Fall of 2008. The tour was later canceled without explanation.

Keith Urban (2009)

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singer

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headlined the concert series in 2009. Unlike previous outings, the tour was very limited, with only six tour dates—as Urban was preparing for his upcoming, "Escape Together World Tour". He serves as the first male performer for the concert series. Urban described the outing as:

"Clubs are where it all began. There's just something about the way the band grooves and how the audience gets right up there close and personal, and I love it. So for me there's a nostalgic cool factor in doing this with Verizon."

The tour was also recognized as the No Frills Tour

Setlist

#" Days Go By" #" You're My Better Half"¹ #"

Stupid Boy "Stupid Boy" is a song written by Dave Berg (songwriter), Dave Berg, Deanna Bryant, and Sarah Buxton. Originally recorded by Buxton, the song was later recorded by Australian country music singer Keith Urban on his 2006 album ''Love, Pain & the W ...

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Kiss a Girl "Kiss a Girl" is a song recorded by Australian country music singer Keith Urban. It was released in March 2009 as the second single from his 2009 album '' Defying Gravity''. The song reached number three on the US ''Billboard'' Hot Country Songs ...

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Making Memories of Us "Making Memories of Us" is a song written by American country music artist Rodney Crowell that has been recorded by several artists. The first version was recorded by American country music artist Tracy Byrd on his 2003 album '' The Truth About Me ...

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You Look Good in My Shirt "You Look Good in My Shirt" is a song, written by Mark Nesler, Tom Shapiro, and Tony Martin and recorded by Australian country music artist Keith Urban for his 2002 album '' Golden Road''. The original version charted at number 60 on the country c ...

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Raining on Sunday "Raining on Sunday" is a song co-written by country music artist Radney Foster and Darrell Brown. It was initially recorded on Foster's 1999 Arista Records album ''See What You Want to See''. Foster's version of the song features a backing vocal ...

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You'll Think of Me "You'll Think of Me" is a song written by Darrell Brown, Ty Lacy, and Dennis Matkosky and recorded by Australian country music singer Keith Urban. It was released in January 2004 as the fourth and final single from his 2002 album '' Golden Road' ...

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Somebody Like You "Somebody Like You" is a song co-written and recorded by Australian country music singer Keith Urban. It was released in July 2002 as the first single from his third studio album, '' Golden Road'' (2002). The song became Urban's second number-on ...

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Tonight I Wanna Cry "Tonight I Wanna Cry" is a song co-written and recorded by Australian country music artist Keith Urban. It was released in November 2005 as the fifth and final single from his 2004 album '' Be Here''. The song peaked at number 2 on the U.S. ''Bi ...

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Better Life "Better Life" is a song co-written and recorded by Australian country music artist Keith Urban. It was released on 25 July 2005 as the fourth single from his 2004 album ''Be Here''. The song became Urban's seventh number one hit on the U.S. ''Bil ...

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Additional notes

*" Once in a Lifetime" was included at the performances at the House of Blues in Dallas, Texas and the Theatre of the Living Arts in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. *"You'll Think of Me" was not included at the performances at the Theatre of the Living Arts in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. *"You're My Better Half" was not included in the performance at the House of Blues in Los Angeles, California. At the same performance, "I Told You So" was not performed as well. *"

Where the Blacktop Ends "Where the Blacktop Ends" is a song written by Allen Shamblin and Steve Wariner and recorded by Australian country music singer Keith Urban. It was released in April 2001 as the fourth and final single from Urban's first American self-titled album ...

" was performed at the House of Blues in Los Angeles, California; the Webster Hall in New York City and the Theatre for the Living Arts in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania *"Who Wouldn't Wanna Be Me" was not included at the performance at the Webster Hall in New York City. *"Better Life" was not performed at Joe's Bar on Weed St. in Chicago, Illinois. *"Tonight I Wanna Cry" was not included at the performance at the Webster Hall in New York City.

Tour dates

References

External links

Verizon VIP Tour Official WebsiteFergie's Official WebsiteNatasha Bedingfield's Official WebsiteKeith Urban's Official Website
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