Carrie Underwood continues her successful tour through California, Colorado and Nevada. Oakland is a rare non-sell-out. She has the Swon Brothers from the Voice as one of her opening acts. From The Amazing Race, Canaan Smith is opening for Brantley Gilbert in Hershey. Finally, we have Kat McPhee performing in Florida.
Proof that reality singing competitions can have big successes and change lives? One Direction. The Sunday Times released their annual list of richest British musical artists and while they didn’t make the main list, they took up 5 of the 10 spots on the under 30 list. Harry, Niall, Liam and Louis are in a four way tie with each other for third with 33 million pounds each. Zayn is right behind them with 30 million pounds. Sure, Simon got the lion’s share, but these kids never have to work again if they invest their money correctly and don’t end up with Justin Bieber’s dad in their entourage. They’ve unquestionably worked hard enough for the last 5 years to deserve a few months off at least (hard to imagine they were 16 years old and auditioning about this time 6 years ago).
Carrie Underwood, Easton Corbin, The Swon Brothers
March 30, 2016: Denver, Colo.: Pepsi Center: 12,830 of 12,830 (SOLD-OUT): $841,100
April 10, 2016: Oakland, Calif.: Oracle Arena: 9,775 of 10,375 (94%): $715,339
April 5, 2016: Fresno, Calif.: Save Mart Center: 9,534 of 9,534 (SOLD-OUT): $676,344
March 29, 2016: Colorado Springs, Colo.: Broadmoor World Arena: 7,935 of 7,935 (SOLD-OUT): $542,490
April 8, 2016: Reno, Nev.: Reno Events Center: 6,234 of 6,234 (SOLD-OUT): $475,939
Brantley Gilbert, Michael Ray, Canaan Smith
April 14, 2016: Hershey, Pa.: Giant Center: 6,572 of 6,572 (SOLD-OUT): $252,157
Katharine McPhee, Shaun Hopper
Nov. 21, 2015: Clearwater, Fla.: Capitol Theatre: 412 of 600 (69%): $28,728
