Kelly Clarkson has held the title of the "most successful American Idol recording artist" for a very long time. But things aren't going so well for Kelly who has cancelled her summer tour due to poor ticket sales.Kelly posted the following statement on her website: "In the craziness of the music business, performing is what I look forward to doing the most, so it is really disappointing to me to have to tell you that I won't be coming out to tour this summer ... 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."
While recording her latest CD, "My December," Kelly clashed with RCA's Clive Davis over creative control. And earlier this week she fired her longtime manager, Jeff Kwatinetz. In a recent interview with Elle Magazine, a bitter-sounding Kelly complained, "I've sold more than 15 million records worldwide, and still nobody listens to what I have to say. Because I'm 25 and a woman."
"If you read the tea leaves, [the cancellation] is not really a surprise. There's so much turmoil going around her with her management situation and her record company ... taking a step back and rethinking everything might not be a bad idea," said Gary Bongiovanni, editor of Pollstar (the magazine that tracks the concert industry).
Kelly's tour to promote the upcoming release of "My December" would have taken her to 31 North American cities. The tour's promoter, Michael Rapino, chairman of Live Nation, issued a statement saying, "We came to the realization that we bit off more than we could chew."
What does this mean for Kelly Clarkson and her fans? Will Kelly be able to regroup and sell-out smaller, more intimate venues? Or have American Idol-related tours simply over-saturated the concert market? Will Kelly bounce back to sell millions of albums? Or has her time to shine simply passed?
Is Kelly Clarkson in danger of becoming a "fallen Idol?"
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
6-15-2007 @ 2:23PM
fred said...
I really like Kelly's newer material. I think it's darker and edgier. Here's a video report about her tour cancellation and her dispute with Clive Davis. http://www.thenewsroom.com/details/410577/Entertainment. I wonder if Clive Davis is still as influential as he once was?
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6-15-2007 @ 2:49PM
pete said...
where the concerts scheduled to be televised or what? why is this news on a TV BLOG
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6-15-2007 @ 3:29PM
1iPete said...
Gee, perhaps because she won the first season of the currently highest rated TV show... seems kind of TV related to me, comprende?
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6-15-2007 @ 3:51PM
pete said...
si senor. how many years ago was that, cant remember its been so long. tv related no. comprende that
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6-15-2007 @ 3:41PM
Ardith said...
I'm not a big fan but some of her songs are ok.
Maybe people have seen her sing live before and won't go again. I saw her at the Daytona 500 in Feb and she was awful.
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6-15-2007 @ 3:46PM
David said...
Good, I hate her.
*See last topic about her to know why.
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6-15-2007 @ 4:01PM
Tom said...
Hey Pete, how about "because its their site and they can post whatever the hell they want" Now why don't you go troll somewhere else.
As for Kelly, turmoil like this is usually a bad sign and if you look at Clive Davis' resume you'll see that he really does know what he's doing. That said I think she's gained enough good will that should this CD fall flat her fans will still pick up the next one. That being the case I don't think there's anything she could do that would totally tank her career at this point.
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6-15-2007 @ 5:15PM
pete said...
Touché tom, you showed me. Comical.
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6-16-2007 @ 12:26AM
Vick said...
Kelly is a talented girl. She will definitely be able to bounce back from this.
Plus, her new cd sounds amazing. The only reason why she's been getting so much negative press about her new album is because there aren't any "radio-friendly" songs on it. My December definitely sounds darker and edgier than Breakaway.
Kelly is an amazing singer and I really hope she can get through all this bad press she's been getting. I wish her much success.
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6-16-2007 @ 10:02AM
Galley said...
"My December" will still sell millions, but not as many as "Breakaway". I saw her in concert a couple of years ago, and she puts on a great show.
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6-18-2007 @ 3:56AM
Philip said...
Who cares about a tour, yeah i am disappointed but Kelly Needs to do what is good for her. kelly clarkson is amazing on so many levels. It is really sad to see her label to treat her like that. She is indeed one of the best voices in the world, she has proved she can SING ANYTHING!!! I think who cares if her new stuff is not as commercial as her previous but hey people love it when an artist sings music that is real. That is what the radio world lacks, which is REAL music that people can relate with. Kelly Clarkson will be around for a long time. So i think if her lable backs her up she will be fine, So to Clive Davis, come on man, Kelly knows what she is doing. We her fans love her and have lots of faith in all that she does. Breakaway was the same way, people didnt necessarily love it for the songs on the radio but for the Album as a whole. She is Phenominal and she will prove that when people her My December as a Whole!!! Lots of love to Kelly Clarkson!!!
Sincerely,
Chicago’s #1 Kelly Clarkson Fan
Philip Leodoro
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6-18-2007 @ 5:00PM
nick said...
I'm thinking her new album will likely disappoint fans and will definately sell less than the prior album. The new song is just okay, nothing special.
It would seem she has peaked and is now on the downward side of her career.
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6-20-2007 @ 11:05PM
frank said...
I Have a pre-released version of the Kelly Clarkson Cd, and yes it may be darker but there are many incredible songs on it.....give it a chance! After a few listens youll love it!!!!!
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6-21-2007 @ 3:36PM
Christopher said...
I was looking forward to seeing her. Her older stuff is OK, but this new album has really caught my attention because it is more raw and edgier. Some of her older stuff was nice, but seemed formulaic and kind of punk rock. Perhaps that is what she is fighting? Anyhow, I can't wait. Her voice is awesome and she loves REBA MCINTYRE. That's aces in my book.
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6-22-2007 @ 6:54AM
Jess said...
I have to say that I am shocked and extremely disappointed. I have been to each and every one of her concerts since the AI tour in the very beginning. I just hope that she isn't becoming an overwhelming diva and is making this decision for all the right reasons..not wrong ones. I only wish her all the best and hope that she is able to sort all of this drama out.
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6-22-2007 @ 6:59AM
Jess said...
I have to say that I am shocked and extremely disappointed. I have been to each and every one of her concerts since the AI tour in the very beginning. I just hope that she isn't becoming an overwhelming diva and is making this decision for all the right reasons..not wrong ones. I only wish her all the best and hope that she is able to sort all of this drama out.
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6-26-2007 @ 4:49PM
Kathie said...
I went to one of her concerts last summer. She sang a few of the songs on the new CD and I thought they were great. Yes, they are different, but they show the growth in her amazing talent. I didn't buy a ticket to this year's concert because the price nearly tripled from last year. I hope when she resumes her concert tours, they can do something to keep the ticket prices more reasonable. I will be buying her new album.
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