DIXIE CHICKS SCRAP MEMPHIS SHOW DUE TO LACK OF INTEREST

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Country trio the DIXIE CHICKS have been forced to scrap an upcoming show in Memphis, Tennessee, because locals don't want to see the girls live.

It seems Memphis music fans still haven't forgiven the WIDE OPEN SPACES hitmakers' comments about US President GEORGE W BUSH in 2003.

Singer NATALIE MAINES became a target for Republicans and Bush fans after she declared she was ashamed to come from the same state (Texas) as the President during a concert in London.

Her bandmates were then ostracised for supporting their outspoken singer, and the group's music was banned from some US country music radio stations and their records trampled underfoot at public protests.

And, even though the Chicks have scored a number one album in America with their new release, TAKING THE LONG WAY, it seems many former fans refuse to forgive them.

The trio pulled the September (06) show in Memphis due to poor ticket sales and it looks as if the same fate could befall concerts in Oklahoma City and Houston, Texas. Tickets for both arena shows are failing to sell. Ironically, the trio landed the top-grossing country tour of 2003 when they last performed across America - after the comments made in London.

[pissant]

And some NJ politicians want to boycott Ann Coulter's book. The libs are in fine form today.

[pissant]

Kinda like a skid mark, huh?

[gate2wire]

"Bush is having a REAL good day

He sure is, and so am I. :)"


The World is having a great day. :-)

[gate2wire]

"If they had any brains they'd ditch her and find another lead singer."


The 2 sisters dumped their lead singer/founding member to hire the fat girl. They have no sense of loyalty.

[Phsstpok]

Way to go Memphis!

I knew there had to be some reason I liked living and working here (other than no more 2 hour commute each way when I lived in NY)!

[pissant]

Just don't break into that inane Walking in Memphis song. LOL

[RabidBartender]

I read somewhere today that they postponed their St. Louis tour date until September - so they can expand their foreign tour.

I reckon they plan on trying to let it die down, then try to slip a song or two on the radio when no one is looking, and build momentum from there.

[Excuse_My_Bellicosity]

And, even though the Chicks have scored a number one album in America with their new release

#1 because the release didn't have any other competition in new releases. The small core fans have already made their purchases. Sales have slowed to a trickle and the album is tanking. See where it is on the charts next month and laugh.

[Darksheare]

Yeah, but permanent.

[ark_girl]

Ask the Milli Vanilli guys or Paul Reubens (aka PeeWee Herman) about that theory.

[SirLinksalot]

THESE PROS ARE OVER-RATED. THE AMATEURS IRONICALLY ARE THE ONES WHO WILL BE PACKING THEM IN...

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http://www.celebrityspider.com/news/june06/article060706-30.html

American Idols Live Claims Top Spot on TicketsNow's May Entertainment Index at #1


CHICAGO, June 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Wicked was finally dethroned in May from its number one spot on TicketsNow's index of best selling events. The American Idols Live tour, with 6.30% of overall sales, was the top seller on TicketsNow. The tour is shaping up to be the biggest concert series of the summer, leading the concert category with 17.05% of sales.


"With American Idol winner Taylor Hicks and runner-up Katharine McPhee bringing their substantial fan bases, it is not a surprise that the concert series is an instant success," says Kenneth Dotson, Chief Marketing Officer for TicketsNow. "This show appeals to a wide variety of our customers." Wicked didn't fall far; it dominated the theater category with 36.72% of sales and maintaining the number two spot overall, with 5.85%. Monty Python's Spamalot also had a strong showing this month coming in at number two in the theater category with 10.17% of sales.

As the summer heats up, the drama of baseball season continues to build. Baseball teams occupy five of the top ten spots overall in the TicketsNow May Entertainment Index. The New York Yankees climbed to the number three spot overall, with 4.28% of sales and claimed the number one spot in the sports category from long time rival the Boston Red Sox. The Red Sox dropped to the number two spot in sports in May and to fourth in overall sales.

The battle between pop and country still continues to be a close one in the concert category.

Tim McGraw edged out Madonna in May in the concert category behind the American Idols Live Tour. McGraw notched 7.87% of concert sales while Madonna came in third at 5.47%. The rest of the top 10 concert artists include Kenny Chesney, Shakira, Radiohead, Pearl Jam, Dave Mathews Band, Jimmy Buffett, and Roger Waters.

Following are the category leaders for May:

Top May Events Overall


1. American Idols Live

2. Wicked

3. New York Yankees

4. Boston Red Sox

5. Chicago Cubs

6. Tim McGraw

7. St. Louis Cardinals

8. Chicago White Sox

9. Madonna

10. Phoenix Suns

Top May Sports Ticket Sales

1. New York Yankees

2. Boston Red Sox

3. Chicago Cubs

4. St. Louis Cardinals

5. Chicago White Sox


Top May Concert Ticket Sales

1. American Idols Live

2. Tim McGraw

3. Madonna

4. Kenny Chesney

5. Shakira

Top May Theater Sales

1. Wicked

2. Monty Python Spamalot

3. Jersey Boys

4. The Lion King

5. Cirque Du Soleil: Corteo

About the TicketsNow Entertainment Index - The TicketsNow Entertainment Index tracks proprietary secondary ticket sales on a monthly basis to provide a snapshot of entertainment trends for sports, music, and theater events nationwide.

About TicketsNow Established in 1999, TicketsNow is the world's largest and most trusted marketplace for premium event tickets. More than 90% of all professional ticket agencies that list, buy, and sell secondary event tickets online utilize software developed by TicketsNow-creating the most comprehensive database of secondary event tickets in the world. Named to the Inc. 500 index of the fastest-growing privately held companies in the U.S., TicketsNow is a premium ticket provider for USA TODAY and AOL, a member of the Better Business Bureau, and a founding member of the NATB, which promotes the highest level of ethics in the secondary ticketing marketplace.

SOURCE TicketsNow

[stands2reason]

In the book Shogun, I read that in Japan it is believed that women who have large mouths also have large nether organs.

[stands2reason]

I'm embarrassed for my sex to admit this, but women love Bob Jovi.

[righttackle44]

"DIXIE CHICKS SCRAP MEMPHIS SHOW DUE TO LACK OF INTEREST"

I live in Phoenix, and I show lack of interest.

[stands2reason]

Bob Jovi = Bon Jovi


I'm sorry I have a cold

[truemiester]

I am also surprised that Air America isn't play "the Dixie Chicks, all day, all the time".

Dems can't support anything. Not radio, not music groups. Al Dems can support is hate.

[pissant]

They career is toast, except in Eurostan.

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Minus th 100,000 Soros purchasses

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;o)

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Excellent find