Kelly Clarkson Cancels Summer Tour

[Jason Tate]

Kelly Clarkson (http://www.kellyclarkson.com) has canceled her summer tour (http://music.aol.com/popeater/2007/06/14/kelly-clarkson-cancels-her-tour/).
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.
I can’t tell you how much I’ve been looking forward to getting out there to perform for y’all. 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.
Thanks for all of your love and continued support.
— Kelly”

[irthesteve]

haha, "this will benefit her fans in the long run"

...sure

[skyphoenix]

Doesn't really sound like SHE canceled it.

[Seans9]

Not surprised after listening to her newest album.

[thatwasamoment]

I better get a refund.

[LPMagic]

Good.

- Jeff

[chasingjamie]

Good.

- Jeff

jeff! don't hate on my girl.

;-)

[thisismyname]

Ticket sales have not been what we anticipated and we came to the realization that we had bit off more than we could chew.

We at least they can admit it and not come up with some BS reason for canceling it.

[TakingBackDowd]

So Not Punk Rawk

[RememberFminus2]

ahahaha
thats awesome.

[TheWoj]

i hope they relocate it to smaller venues instead of the arenas.

[SuFsean]

This album looks like its gunna bomb from a kelly clarksons expectations perspective.

her singles lack bigtime, and she just fired her manager.

Maybe she finally gave in to Clive Davis, and will take the summer to record a quick follow up w/ hit producers. Get Dr. Luke on the phone.

The only positive that she really got from this album is somewhat "artistic cred".


And for the record, I hate it when people do "artist" or "artsy" records when they could just do a good record w/ good singles. Writing singles is way harder than writing something "different".

Another pet peeve is when people say they want to do that, but say "yea, its gunna be like Radiohead or ___insert hip band"....whats the point of that? Why can't everyone just let Radiohead make a record that sounds like themselves.

Make note of this: brand new, straylight run, academy is, cartel....etc.

[.jm]

Good news, isnt it?

[kennedy.curse.]

i hope they relocate it to smaller venues instead of the arenas.

I'm sure if it was up to her, she would.

[jtrocka182]

Damn, that sucks.

I saw her last year with my girlfriend and it was a really good performance minus the screaming girls, but there a thousands of people there (Darien Lake Performing Arts Center), it was a good time

[kennedy.curse.]

This album looks like its gunna bomb from a kelly clarksons expectations perspective.

her singles lack bigtime, and she just fired her manager.

Maybe she finally gave in to Clive Davis, and will take the summer to record a quick follow up w/ hit producers. Get Dr. Luke on the phone.

The only positive that she really got from this album is somewhat "artistic cred".


And for the record, I hate it when people do "artist" or "artsy" records when they could just do a good record w/ good singles. Writing singles is way harder than writing something "different".

Another pet peeve is when people say they want to do that, but say "yea, its gunna be like Radiohead or ___insert hip band"....whats the point of that? Why can't everyone just let Radiohead make a record that sounds like themselves.

Make note of this: brand new, straylight run, academy is, cartel....etc.

I think writing "singles" would be much easier then writing something different. There's so much music out today, to make something good and different is very difficult. and I don't think brand new said they're going sound like Radiohead, I'm pretty sure Jesse said he doesn't like that comparison. I could be wrong though.

[Iamhome]

i hope they relocate it to smaller venues instead of the arenas. Haha... Kelly Clarkson live at Chain Reaction. That'd be sweet.

[lushintransit]

This album looks like its gunna bomb from a kelly clarksons expectations perspective.

her singles lack bigtime, and she just fired her manager.

Maybe she finally gave in to Clive Davis, and will take the summer to record a quick follow up w/ hit producers. Get Dr. Luke on the phone.

The only positive that she really got from this album is somewhat "artistic cred".


And for the record, I hate it when people do "artist" or "artsy" records when they could just do a good record w/ good singles. Writing singles is way harder than writing something "different".

Another pet peeve is when people say they want to do that, but say "yea, its gunna be like Radiohead or ___insert hip band"....whats the point of that? Why can't everyone just let Radiohead make a record that sounds like themselves.

Make note of this: brand new, straylight run, academy is, cartel....etc.

So...basically you don't want bands that care about their music; you want bands that you can enjoy when they're played on MTV, solely, instead of having a band that's happy with what their doing and actually care about their album and put their heart and soul into it.This may amaze you, but some bands *gasp!* don't have their biggest goal in life listed as "make a single, be on the radio, make millions." Some, actually LIKE MUSIC! Simply put, your the anti-music fan.

[thewebguy]

she should suck it up and tour HOB sized venues

[OnLettingGo]

I think writing "singles" would be much easier then writing something different. There's so much music out today, to make something good and different is very difficult. and I don't think brand new said they're going sound like Radiohead, I'm pretty sure Jesse said he doesn't like that comparison. I could be wrong though.

You're right. Jesse has said that. Alternative Press is the one that made that comparison.

[blimpcityhero11]

I think there could be an opening on the main stage at Warped. ;-)

[LithiumxChaos]

it's postponed and to be in the fall...can't wait till then and it IS going to be smaller venues and more intimate(like the album).

[Gleebo]

She is soooo trying to get kicked off her label...good idea, but it will never work. Clive Davis owns your soul no matter how many songs he didn't want on your album end up on it.

Still love her as a person after seeing interviews with her, her music is okay and usually catchy as hell. Id rather say I listen to Kelly Clarkson than 90% of the shit clogging up Top 40 radio these days about being hot and buying dranks???

[Spanning_Time]

She's so DIY.

[tm decomposer]

i wanted to see mat

[chcougar1]

I was thinking she was preggers for awhile haha

[st shellay]

Maybe if tickets weren't $80 each, more people would buy them.
I'm still bummed though. :(

[Punkdc]

she should suck it up and tour HOB sized venues

Thats a good idea. But I hope this gives her an eye-opener about how shes not as popular as she thinks she is. She should do a DIY tour with Blake...hes punk. It can be called the punk idol tour.

[WorstDemoEver]

Her appeal is becoming more selective

[dan.is.empire]

hahahaha no one likes her anymore and she's realizing that. good. good.

[SuFsean]

So...basically you don't want bands that care about their music; you want bands that you can enjoy when they're played on MTV, solely, instead of having a band that's happy with what their doing and actually care about their album and put their heart and soul into it.This may amaze you, but some bands *gasp!* don't have their biggest goal in life listed as "make a single, be on the radio, make millions." Some, actually LIKE MUSIC! Simply put, your the anti-music fan.

I'll give you 2 examples: Brand new made an artsy album which is doing horribly, nobody gets it, and theyre idea of "different" has already been done before a million times. Not saying they want to be famous, but theyre idea of being original is warped.

Watching Cartel on mtv in a bubble, you can see how much their lead singer wants to be a famous band (hence this publicity stunt). Then you see them getting talked into writing songs that are different like using weird instruments or talking into a phone (which has been done a bazillion times already). All in all, they failed to write a killer single...so bye bye cartel.

i just think people talk down the art of writing singles b/c they cant do it...thats all. everythings been done before, i hate when people kid themselves into being original.

[Chris Fallon]

Two of my friends bought tickets to this tour and were both so stoked to go. They are pissed about this. Sounds to me like her label, who doesn't seem to be happy with her, decided to pull the plug on this.

[emotionisdd]

ha...I actually bought a ticket for this....

[thisismyname]

I'll give you 2 examples: Brand new made an artsy album which is doing horribly, nobody gets it, and theyre idea of "different" has already been done before a million times. Not saying they want to be famous, but theyre idea of being original is warped.



Doing horrible? It has sold very well considering the little amount of advertising and pushing of the album that ahs been done. "Nobody gets it"? Tell that to all the fans that have been selling out all of there shows like crazy. Just because you didnt "get it", doesnt mean nobody else does. And anyways, what is there to get? Its music, you listen to it, you enjoy it, and in some cases you become attached to it or whatnot. Thats about it. And who said they were trying to be original, did you ever think they just wrote music that They enjoyed? Im sorry the album wasnt the remixed version of Deja Entendu you were expecting, but everyone else that um... "Gets it", are enjoying it just fine. ;-)

[st shellay]

Thats a good idea. But I hope this gives her an eye-opener about how shes not as popular as she thinks she is. She should do a DIY tour with Blake...hes punk. It can be called the punk idol tour.
That would be amazing. Hahahaha.

[jd195527]

When she reschedules, I'll buy a ticket if I can make the date. I'll bring my friends, we'll lip-sync along, just have silly fun. It's the least I can do to support an artist who, despite her position and the opportunity to make major bank, actually puts authenticity and music first. I don't like the singles, but so what? I love her anyway.

[chokeychicken]

this will destroy her career

[Praetor]

That's a shame.

[wtfemokid]

i like her new album, i'm not gonna lie. but would i pay to see her live? probably not.

[The Database]

where's simpsonsfan?

[The Database]

i like her new album, i'm not gonna lie. but would i pay to see her live? probably not.
i'd pay to see her live....naked.

[xidreamofyou32x]

I agree that Kelly should do a tour with smaller venues instead of huge stadiums. I'd for sure go to the Knitting Factory to see her :P

[PunkYeah]

fuck i really wanted to go..
im soo fustrated right now..

and i dont think she wanted to cancel its just her stupid label..

[(joeyman)]

i bet she will do a small venue tour. just like justin timberlake, fergie, incubus, maroon 5...all the big names are playing small venues right now/have been before their cd comes out.

[AndrewStuart]

this will destroy her career

lol. that's the funniest thing i've read all day.

[krissy117]

I really wanted to go see her but I was not willing to pay $75 to see a stadium show of hers. I would kill to see her live though and I hope she does tour this summer in smaller places.

[LithiumxChaos]

i think the reason she canceled the tour is because she fired her management?? just taking a guess...

[PunkYeah]

yeah i forgot about her firing her management..
i guess we know why now..

[TheOldJostler]

Her appeal is becoming more selective

Oh, and the Boston gig has been cancelled...I wouldn't worry about it, though. It's not a big college town.

[*crying stars*]

Fuck that shit.

My parents already bought the tickets and everything.
I was looking forward to my first arena concert. Haha.

[Ruggiero2oo8]

bummer.

[bruiser16]

no one should be ripping on kelly. she one of last sparks of hope in mainstream radio and we should all be glad she went more rock than the bland pop all the other idols spew out.

[zombiebrains]

I'll give you 2 examples: Brand new made an artsy album which is doing horribly, nobody gets it, and theyre idea of "different" has already been done before a million times. Not saying they want to be famous, but theyre idea of being original is warped.

Watching Cartel on mtv in a bubble, you can see how much their lead singer wants to be a famous band (hence this publicity stunt). Then you see them getting talked into writing songs that are different like using weird instruments or talking into a phone (which has been done a bazillion times already). All in all, they failed to write a killer single...so bye bye cartel.

i just think people talk down the art of writing singles b/c they cant do it...thats all. everythings been done before, i hate when people kid themselves into being original.



The shit that has done amazingly at the time is 90% of the time not the stuff that anyone remembers in the long run. Thus why we have the beautiful thing called One hit and Two hit wonder shows on VH1 and whatever other music channels. Writing artistic music is a lot harder than writing a single. It's not that hard to write something catchy if you're half decent on any instrument and are moderate to acceptable with lyrics. To write something profound isn't about the sales and never will be.

If you make music for fans you're an idiot and you aren't even touching upon what music is about.

[SuFsean]

The shit that has done amazingly at the time is 90% of the time not the stuff that anyone remembers in the long run. Thus why we have the beautiful thing called One hit and Two hit wonder shows on VH1 and whatever other music channels. Writing artistic music is a lot harder than writing a single. It's not that hard to write something catchy if you're half decent on any instrument and are moderate to acceptable with lyrics. To write something profound isn't about the sales and never will be.

If you make music for fans you're an idiot and you aren't even touching upon what music is about.

you're missing my point, and i disagree. People who make music out to being art is kind of a wacky idea to me. Anyone can make music and sounds that nobody will latch onto....anyone can make "artsy music".

Also, catchy songs and popular songs are an entirely different entity. If every catchy song was a single/ or popular, every fall out boy song would be a huge hit. But they're not. in fact, even a catchy band like FOB, only has a select few standout songs that were even considered for a legitt single.

However, the difference between Cartel, and a FOB, is that FOB at least has the talent of writing a good single in which the general public would take onto. Yes, both might be "catchy",but thats the difference between those bands.

Also relating back to your VH1 show comment...when have you even seen a random non-single/popular song on a "greatest song countdown". Theres a reason why you won't see I.E. Song 8 on __insert hip/arty___ band on that list.

and i get why some bands just want to write artsy music and thats fine w/me. The only thing I have a problem with is when bands do that, and the result is considered something "different" to them when its clearly not. I.E. The brand new record.

Also, I can't stand when a band like Cartel or even Yellowcard (exactly what happened on lights and sounds), lose their open door to huge success b/c of the lack of a single/killer song. Then everyone goes "hey what happened?"..when we all know why it happened.

I.E. the recent polls on this site for albums that never took off b/c of the single issue...w/ "what would you pick as a second single". Like that starting line cd which had one song that had potential to be a single but had huge structure issues and then like 12 other not so good songs. Why would the label even bother to put out a second single when there is none? Labels wont push an album w/o really good songs/singles.

[zombiebrains]

you're missing my point, and i disagree. People who make music out to being art is kind of a wacky idea to me. Anyone can make music and sounds that nobody will latch onto....anyone can make "artsy music".

Also, catchy songs and popular songs are an entirely different entity. If every catchy song was a single/ or popular, every fall out boy song would be a huge hit. But they're not. in fact, even a catchy band like FOB, only has a select few standout songs that were even considered for a legitt single.

However, the difference between Cartel, and a FOB, is that FOB at least has the talent of writing a good single in which the general public would take onto. Yes, both might be "catchy",but thats the difference between those bands.

Also relating back to your VH1 show comment...when have you even seen a random non-single/popular song on a "greatest song countdown". Theres a reason why you won't see I.E. Song 8 on __insert hip/arty___ band on that list.

and i get why some bands just want to write artsy music and thats fine w/me. The only thing I have a problem with is when bands do that, and the result is considered something "different" to them when its clearly not. I.E. The brand new record.

Also, I can't stand when a band like Cartel or even Yellowcard (exactly what happened on lights and sounds), lose their open door to huge success b/c of the lack of a single/killer song. Then everyone goes "hey what happened?"..when we all know why it happened.

I.E. the recent polls on this site for albums that never took off b/c of the single issue...w/ "what would you pick as a second single". Like that starting line cd which had one song that had potential to be a single but had huge structure issues and then like 12 other not so good songs. Why would the label even bother to put out a second single when there is none? Labels wont push an album w/o really good songs/singles.


Basically I guess we agree to disagree. Because it does take a level of talent to make artsy music. I have seen quite a few artsy bands live, and I'm not talking like Brand New or whoever because I know nothing about them and will never really care about them, and a good deal have sucked. And then there are those shining few stars who actually get it and are good.

And I can't agree with the FOB argument because IOH is just a terrible album. That one song that they release first whatever it was is the only one I could hear as a hit. The rest of the album wasn't even worth it.

Also, the music industry is becoming even more of a niche market. Having a national act is really not the same as it used to be, nor is it as easy. I just disagree. But then again I'll always be DIY at heart. Working in and learning about the industry has given me a perspective that I'm sure is very different than your own. But hey, to each their points. I just don't agree.

[dannyrobes]

Basically I guess we agree to disagree. Because it does take a level of talent to make artsy music. I have seen quite a few artsy bands live, and I'm not talking like Brand New or whoever because I know nothing about them and will never really care about them, and a good deal have sucked. And then there are those shining few stars who actually get it and are good.

And I can't agree with the FOB argument because IOH is just a terrible album. That one song that they release first whatever it was is the only one I could hear as a hit. The rest of the album wasn't even worth it.

Also, the music industry is becoming even more of a niche market. Having a national act is really not the same as it used to be, nor is it as easy. I just disagree. But then again I'll always be DIY at heart. Working in and learning about the industry has given me a perspective that I'm sure is very different than your own. But hey, to each their points. I just don't agree.

I completely agree that writing artsy, complex, abstract music is a very difficult task. But you guys are missing the entire point that bands who write artsy, complex, abstract music are generally not looking to be huge radio successes and if they are then they should know that it won't work. People that listen to the radio are listening to the radio to sing along to hits while driving home after a long day at work. Nobody wants to be soaked in atmospherically abstract concepts while driving - they'd fall asleep! Songs like that can really only be enjoyed alone in your bedroom when you are beyond depressed.

I think writing artsy songs and writing pop-hits that will be adored by millions of people around the world are equally challenging and are written for completely different purposes. With Kelly Clarkson, I'm sure she's not the one writing the songs (or has someone telling her exactly what to do) and therefore she really has no control over her career. She had a few songs from her last album that were the catchiest pop songs at the time, but Carrie Underwood's newest single is 4000 times better than anything Kelly's released lately. Therefore, I think Carrie Underwood is the new Kelly Clarkson.

"From Under the Cork Tree" was one of the best written, catchiest pop-punk albums I had heard when I first heard it. Sure, 'Sugar, We're Going Down' became one of the most annoying things of all time but none-the-less, every track was a sing-along. "Infinity on High" is nothing more than a classic case of the major labels writing the album (telling them exactly how they want Fall Out Boy to sound). The first single had a pretty catchy hook that the younger generation can totally get into. The rest of the album, however, is beyond terrible but kids are still into it.

[zombiebrains]

I completely agree that writing artsy, complex, abstract music is a very difficult task. But you guys are missing the entire point that bands who write artsy, complex, abstract music are generally no

That was what I was getting after. To them, it's really not about the numbers. It's about an artform and a method of expression and truly creating something. Not dollar signs and filled arenas. I just failed to articulate it well haha.

[SuFsean]

[quote=dannyrobes;6810616]

I think writing artsy songs and writing pop-hits that will be adored by millions of people around the world are equally challenging and are written for completely different purposes. With Kelly Clarkson, I'm sure she's not the one writing the songs (or has someone telling her exactly what to do) and therefore she really has no control over her career. She had a few songs from her last album that were the catchiest pop songs at the time, but Carrie Underwood's newest single is 4000 times better than anything Kelly's released lately. Therefore, I think Carrie Underwood is the new Kelly Clarkson.

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I guess just different perspectives you know? I listen to top 40 mostly, and I think like A&R.

From a Kelly Clarkson POV: she had the hitmakers writer her last album/singles (btw, some of my fav songwriters), and this album she elected to write songs w/ her touring band. Clive Davis went nuts cause there were no hits, and he was right, The first single already flopped, the rushed a second single already which isnt going to do well, and her tour can't sell any tickets. She might have made what she wanted, but if she pulls this again-her career could be shortened.

Carrie Underwood isnt really the "new" Kelly Clarkson. Shes smart enough to say "hey, i cant write songs that good, i'll let the hit makers make them". And look what happened, her album is still going strong and every song on her album is actually really good. She has the top 40 and country crowd. I guarantee Underwood will have more longevity b/c she's knows to stick to her guns.

Regarding FOB, yea IOH wasn't that good. First single was successful b/c of the hype/buildup. Second single was pretty successful and had the text marketing scheme. and they made a huge mistake w/ the third single (They should have picked that Lawyers-Honeymoon song). After that tho, the album stinks.

[jantelis]

Clive davis has great ears for picking out great arists and singles but you know what let kelly do her thing and have some control she sold enough records off her last one for mr davis to bug off for a minute haha.

[detr_wings]

This album looks like its gunna bomb from a kelly clarksons expectations perspective.

her singles lack bigtime, and she just fired her manager.

Maybe she finally gave in to Clive Davis, and will take the summer to record a quick follow up w/ hit producers. Get Dr. Luke on the phone.

The only positive that she really got from this album is somewhat "artistic cred".


And for the record, I hate it when people do "artist" or "artsy" records when they could just do a good record w/ good singles. Writing singles is way harder than writing something "different".

Another pet peeve is when people say they want to do that, but say "yea, its gunna be like Radiohead or ___insert hip band"....whats the point of that? Why can't everyone just let Radiohead make a record that sounds like themselves.

Make note of this: brand new, straylight run, academy is, cartel....etc.

I agree 100% , I am a huge Kelly Clarkson fan and I love her and her music sooo much ... but I have listened to this album 5 or 6 times and it is a huge piece of crap BOMB! .. sorry Kelly :(

[dirtysouth]

i loooooooooooooooooooooove kelly clarskon, but i'm a little miffed that it cost me $10 bucks in "non-refundable order processing charges" from ticketmaster. bitch owes me $10 bucks

[lushintransit]

you're missing my point, and i disagree. People who make music out to being art is kind of a wacky idea to me. Anyone can make music and sounds that nobody will latch onto....anyone can make "artsy music".

Also, catchy songs and popular songs are an entirely different entity. If every catchy song was a single/ or popular, every fall out boy song would be a huge hit. But they're not. in fact, even a catchy band like FOB, only has a select few standout songs that were even considered for a legitt single.

However, the difference between Cartel, and a FOB, is that FOB at least has the talent of writing a good single in which the general public would take onto. Yes, both might be "catchy",but thats the difference between those bands.

Also relating back to your VH1 show comment...when have you even seen a random non-single/popular song on a "greatest song countdown". Theres a reason why you won't see I.E. Song 8 on __insert hip/arty___ band on that list.

and i get why some bands just want to write artsy music and thats fine w/me. The only thing I have a problem with is when bands do that, and the result is considered something "different" to them when its clearly not. I.E. The brand new record.

Also, I can't stand when a band like Cartel or even Yellowcard (exactly what happened on lights and sounds), lose their open door to huge success b/c of the lack of a single/killer song. Then everyone goes "hey what happened?"..when we all know why it happened.

I.E. the recent polls on this site for albums that never took off b/c of the single issue...w/ "what would you pick as a second single". Like that starting line cd which had one song that had potential to be a single but had huge structure issues and then like 12 other not so good songs. Why would the label even bother to put out a second single when there is none? Labels wont push an album w/o really good songs/singles.

I'm not trying to a bitch or anything (really I'm not), I just hear what I'm going to type in my head and really wanted to say that first.

Firstly, anyone can make 'artsy' music? Really? Do it, if it's so simple. The thing is, bands that make 'artsy music' (I'm not going to debate that term even though it's a cop-out) aren't making it for you to listen to, or me or anyone else to listen to. Their writing and making it because THEY like it and because it means something to THEM and the like.

You lose me for awhile after that because Fall Out Boy IS a big hit. Every Fall Out Boy song IS a big hit. To compare it to your original example of Brand New, even the least popular and poorest selling Fall Out Boy song does infinitely better than even the best Brand New song.

Your missing the point that everyone who replies to your comments is trying to get out. Some bands don't give a flying fuck about VH1 or any of those shows. Those shows and the point every show of the like is to play singles that sold well. You literally CAN'T show non-single songs on those shows because they REQUIRE a music video and only singles get videos. However, funny story...every 'greatest bands countdown' I've ever seen has come to the conclusion that Radiohead is amazing. Funny, I guess they're not artsy [/end sarcasm].

Bands are going to do what they want. There are a lot of parts to music that the average fan won't notice. Like I guarantee that if a friend never pointed out a whole other tuning used in a Skybox album to me, I'd never have heard it. Things like that make a HUGE different to bands and people playing them but not that much to the basic consumer.

This whole phenomenon that your trying to allude to, this idea that there are certain ways to write a song to make it a single...is quite frankly bullshit. Sure...I'll be the first one to admit that realistically...any song with a decent hook that gets stuck in your head is going to be more popular than a fifteen-minute rock overture, but that doesn't make it good. How many people have bought an album because of a single and it turned out that the rest of the album was shit. Realistically, in this day and age...fans who really care about the MUSIC don't tend to listen to radio because it's the same exact thing over and over again. Personally, there are no decent stations in my area so I don't listen to it but I'll bet my life...if I turned on any radio station right now...it's playing Rihanna or Fall Out Boy.