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Will the controversies end for Kelly Clarkson? The American Idol winner has been embroiled in a very public battle with her label execs, namely Clive Davis, about her new album, she’s just fired her management team and now she has shelved her upcoming tour.
I’m kinda worried. What do you guys think? This isn’t the best way to promote a new album – especially one that is so important and personal. After all this, you would think she would want to come out and smoke the rumors. I dunno…
Here’s the official statement:
“Plans for Kelly Clarkson’s summer tour have been shelved for now as the singer and her team re-evaluate her show’s size and scope – a decision made even more difficult by the impending release of her album, My December” her publicist said in a statement Thursday.
“It is mind blowing when you stop to think about what Kelly Clarkson has achieved during her young career,” said Michael Rapino, CEO of LiveNation. “But ticket sales have not been what we anticipated and we came to the realization that we had bit off more than we could chew. In the end, we are in the Kelly Clarkson business and for that reason we believe that this decision will only benefit her and her fans in the long run.”
“Kelly is a spectacular artist and an incredible performer who undoubtedly has what it takes to sustain a long and prosperous career,” added Gregg Perloff, CEO of Another Planet Entertainment. “The day when she will play in sold-out arenas is, no doubt, coming, but for now her fans should look forward to seeing her in a more intimate concert environment. Kelly deserves a tremendous amount of praise for her courage in not only being a part of, but in supporting, this difficult decision.”
Tickets for the tour can be refunded at the point of purchase.
In addition, as future concert dates become available, current ticket holders will be invited via email, mail or phone notification, to purchase tickets through an exclusive presale, which will take place prior to the general on sale date for each concert.
i’m so bummed about this. i was looking forward to seeing her in concert for the first time. hope when she reschedules shows she’ll make an appearance in MI.
Holly – I hope she reschedules too! I was pretty stunned when she nixed the tour. I thought that this album, with all the controversy, would make her even more of a fighter – I hope I’m not wrong
Kelly, has just done the best thing she could do for herself. Clean house, get rid of all those people who wants to control her. Do worry she will be back even better.
Don’t worry