"American Idol" Kelly Clarkson cancels tour · 2007-06-17 15:24
The 1st “American Idol” winner Kelly Clarkson has canceled her upcoming summer tour over disappointing ticket sales.
In a statement on her Web site, Clarkson said: "In the craziness of the music business, performing is what I look forward to doing the most, so it really is disappointing for me to have to tell you that I won't be coming out to tour this summer. The fact is that touring is just too much too soon.
But I promise you that we're going to get back out there as soon as is humanly possible to give you a show that will be even better," added Clarkson.
In a statement released by her new representative, Paul Freundlich, it acknowledged the sales for the arena tour have been slow. The tour will be on hold and the size of it will be re-evaluated, the statement said.
Clarkson's tour was expected to kick off with her performance at the Live Earth concert July 7 at East Rutherford, N.J. and end in Phoenix. Now, Clarkson's only performance is slated to be at the Live Earth concert, part of a global series of performances to raise awareness about environmental issues, Houston Chronicle reports.
Refunds will be given for those who purchased tickets to Clarkson's tour.
• Paris Hilton has another problem
• Rowling to have "Harry Potter" tour in USA
|