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Underwood’s Vocals and Tour Production Receive High Critical Praise
Underwood’s critical acclaim continues with high praise descriptions about her vocal prowess and the entire production on the “Play On Tour,” creating a spectacular show for Underwood’s loyal fans all over the U.S. and Canada Music Row Magazine stated, (the tour) “presents an artist who has grown into her superstar role, and arrives well-armed with a versatile ‘book’ of material with which to showcase her ample vocal talents…the set and costumes designed by Michael Cotten and Soyon An are a monument to the contrast between simplicity and infinite variation.” The Ottawa Sun, said “Everything about Underwood’s new show seemed a lot bigger, from the stunning staging that looked like she’d plucked it off a movie set. It seems that just about every song had a visual storyline that Underwood carefully played out.” “The Play On Tour spared no expense, with hi-def screens, dazzling effects and rapid-fire costume changes, from the black tux to the Oklahoma
The Grand Rapids Press said, “Plain and simple, Carrie Underwood is one of the finest singers in any genre, and she demonstrated her immense vocal talent many times.” “Her most impressive instrument is her voice,” commented theToledo Blade, and the Sacramento Bee exclaimed, “the key to her success: that amazing voice.” The Lexington Herald Leader noted, “Underwood herself proved a dynamic and tireless vocal artist.” CMT.com expressed, “She’s blessed with a strong soprano that makes even the hardest songs to sing live appear like it’s no big deal. The primary reason to catch this tour is because Underwood is one of the most potent vocalists in country music.”
Underwood will perform a handful of fairs and festival dates this summer and will resume the “Play On Tour,” hydrated by vitamin water® and Presented AEG Live, this fall launching September 25 in Portland, Oregon with special guests Billy Currington and Sons of Sylvia. During the fall leg of the tour, Underwood will donate 36 cents of every ticket sold to Save the Children’s United States Programs. This initiative was inspired by the “36 cents” written in the lyrics of her album track “Change,” which addresses how even the smallest bit of spare change that one might have can add up to make a difference and help “change” the world.
Underwood will perform over 100 shows throughout the U.S. and Canada
Underwood is a five-time Grammy Award winner, a member of the Grand Ole Opry, a two-time reigning Academy ofCountry Music Entertainer Carrie Underwood has amassed more than 12 million in U.S.
The updated tour itinerary below reflects the summer tour dates as well as the fall leg of the “Play On Tour.” Please go to www.carrieunderwood.fm for up-to-date tour information.
Summer festival dates:
July 3 Provo , UT
July 4 Milwaukee , WI
July 31 Fairlea, WV Greenbrier Classic(co-headline w/Brad Paisley )
August 29 Highland Park , IL
August 31 St. Paul , MN Minnesota
Fall “Play On Tour” dates:
***Billy Currington and Sons of Sylvia to appear as special guests
September 25 Portland
September 27 San Jose , CA HP Pavilion at San Jose
September 28 Stockton , CA Stockton
September 29 Bakersfield , CA
October 1 San Diego , CA San Diego
October 2 Los Angeles , CA Hollywood
October 3 Glendale , AZ
October 6 Houston , TX Toyota Center
October 7 San Antonio , TX AT&T Center
October 9 Dallas , TX American Airlines Center
October 10 Tulsa , OK BOK Center
October 12 N. Little Rock , AR
October 13 Nashville , TN
October 15 Moline , IL i Wireless Center
October 16 Kansas City , MO Sprint Center
October 17 Omaha , NE Qwest Center
October 19 Wichita , KS
October 20 Oklahoma City , OK Ford Center
October 22 Memphis , TN
October 23 Mobile , AL Mobile Civic Center
October 25 Tampa
October 26 Jacksonville , FL Jacksonville
October 27 Duluth , GA Arena at Gwinnett Center
October 29 Greensboro , NC Greensboro
October 30 Charlotte , NC
November 1 Cleveland , OH Wolstein Center
November 3 Toronto , ON Air Canada
November 5 Long Island , NY Nassau
November 6 Manchester , NH
November 12 Roanoke , VA Roanoke
November 13 University Park , PA Bryce Jordan Center
November 15 Newark , NJ
November 16 Baltimore , MD
November 29 Auburn Hills , MI
December 1 St. Louis , MO
December 2 Evansville
December 4 Des Moines , IA Wells Fargo
December 5 Sioux Falls, SD Sioux Falls
December 7 Rapid City , SD
December 8 Casper , WY Casper Events Center
December 10 Billings , MT
December 12 Bozeman , MT
December 14 Yakima , WA Yakima Valley
December 16 Vancouver , BC
December 18 Edmonton , AB
December 19 Calgary , AB
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