Piece by Piece Tour explained

Concert Tour Name:Piece by Piece Tour
Artist:Kelly Clarkson
Border:yes
Album:Piece by Piece
Number Of Legs:1
Number Of Shows:32 in North America
Gross:U.S. $9.7 million
Last Tour:12th Annual Honda Civic Tour
(2013)
This Tour:Piece by Piece Tour
(2015)
Next Tour:Meaning of Life Tour
(2019)

The Piece by Piece Tour was the seventh headlining concert tour from American pop recording artist Kelly Clarkson in support of her seventh studio album, Piece by Piece (2015). It began on July 11, 2015, in Hershey, Pennsylvania and concluded on September 10, 2015, in Atlanta. The tour placed 106th for Pollstar's Year End Top 200 North American Toursfall of 2015, grossing $9.7 million.[1] [2]

Background

On February 2, 2015, during an interview with Canadian radio station CHFI, Clarkson was asked about the tour. She replied that she just got the routing for the tour, and they would do the United States, part of Canada, then a full run in Canada, with further dates to follow at a later time.[3]

On March 3, 2015, Clarkson formally announced plans for a tour while promoting Piece by Piece (2015) during an appearance on Good Morning America. An official release confirmed dates across North America.[4] Additional Canadian dates were released on March 16, 2015.[5] Tour dates for the United Kingdom were announced on Clarkson's website on August 3, 2015.[6] Supporting Clarkson in the United States and Toronto were planned opening acts: Eric Hutchinson[7] and Pentatonix.[8] On Clarkson's Facebook page, she showed her excitement about opener Pentatonix. She stated she hoped to convince them to sing with her during her set. Nick Jonas[9] and Tyler Shaw[10] were scheduled to open up for Clarkson in October 2015 in Canada, before dates were ultimately cancelled.[11] On May 21, 2015, it was announced that singer Abi Ann would also be opening up for Clarkson.[12]

Clarkson confirmed plans to include Piece by Piece singles "Heartbeat Song" and "Invincible" in the set list for the show, alongside album-only tracks, "Dance With Me" and "Tightrope", with the latter promised to be a highlight for the show. Speaking to USA Today, Clarkson stated: "Because of an element I've never done on tour, it makes sense to incorporate that song. I'm not flying or on a tightrope – there's not that – but it makes sense with that song and how it sounds on the record that it will fit into the show."[13]

CancellationsIn September 2015, Clarkson tweeted that the last six shows of the U.S. leg of the tour were cancelled. The singer was placed on vocal rest ordered by her doctors. She said, "So bummed that I have to cancel some of my tour dates. This kills me." "I am truly sorry to my fans that have been excited to see this show. Please know that I never cancel anything unless it's absolutely necessary."[14] Two weeks later, the remaining dates of the tour was cancelled. Clarkson commented, "I am truly sorry that I have to cancel the remainder of my tour dates. I was looking forward to sharing this tour with all my amazing fans in Canada and the U.K. Unfortunately my doctor is telling me I have to stay on vocal rest, but I am working hard to get better as fast as possible." Tickets will be refunded.[15]

Show

The show was mixed with her greatest hits, new material off her seventh album Piece by Piece and covers. Clarkson brought back "Fan Requests" which is something she did on the Stronger Tour and 2012 Summer Tour.[16] For "Fan Requests" Clarkson picks a song that was requested via Twitter from someone in the audience each night and her and her band learn the song that day. Starting on July 16, in New York City, Clarkson started doing "KC Classic" in which Clarkson picked a different song each night from her catalog that is not used in the setlist.[17] Also for this tour Clarkson had an "Open Mic Night" where she gave fans the opportunity to perform a "cover" song on stage. Fans submitted a video of themselves through various social media websites and Clarkson then selected one winner for each city.[18]

Some highlights from the show are Clarkson singing "Heartbeat Song" with opening act Pentatonix and "Walk Away" being mashed up with Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars' hit song "Uptown Funk". She opened the show with "Dance With Me", a track off Piece by Piece and closed with her hit "Since U Been Gone".[19]

Commercial reception

General sales for the tour will begin on Saturday, March 14, 2015. Citi has been listed as the official bank for the tour, with a special pre-sale access will be given to Citi's Private Pass Program members on March 10, 2015. Members of Clarkson's fan club, Kellebrities, will also be given special pre-sale availability.[20] The toured placed 106th on Pollstar's "2015 Year End: Top 200 North American Tours", grossing an estimate of $9.7 million.[21]

Critical reception

Jewel Wicker from The Patriot-News says: "There's singing and then there's 'sanging.' Clarkson does the latter."[22] Sarah Rodman of The Boston Globe said: "the Texas native was in peak form, delivering the hits with gusto, raising otherwise overlooked album cuts to memorable heights, and remaking the case for the restorative powers of pop music on a hot summer night." and "Although Clarkson was joking when she remarked that she is improving with age like fine wine, she was right on the money."[23]

Amy Brooks from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette says that "the Idol winner launched into a stream of catchy hits that begged to be sung along to, had no problem digging up the emotion to put into the songs."[24] Ben Siegel of The Buffalo News describes the concert as "vocally and musically fantastic.[25]

Adam Graham of The Detroit News says, "Kelly Clarkson has an innate reliability that makes her Not Just Another Pop Star." and "Idol" never produced another star as fresh and off-the-cuff as Clarkson. She speaks her mind, doesn't do the canned banter thing, and chits chats with the crowd like they're a couple of old friends hanging out on her back porch. There's no explanation for it other than she's Kelly, she's an original, and she's our original."[26]

Christopher Rosa from VH1, "she sounded fantastic, but that's nothing new. Kelly has one of the most underrated voices in pop, and her pitch-perfect delivery throughout the evening - even during lyric flubs - was pretty awe-inspiring. However, the glittery rock-pop romp revealed other nuggets about Kelly - as a person and artist - that may surprise you."[27]

Reporter The Oakland Press, Gary Graff states: "it may be time for Kelly Clarkson to have her pop diva credentials re-evaluated."[28] Dallas Observers Amy McCarthy says "those vocals are so powerful and affecting — it's hard to miss."[29]

Phoenix New Timess Amanda Ventura reports that "Kelly was downright incredible. Her pipes. Those pipes."[30] According to Michael Escoto of The Arizona Republic, "Kelly Clarkson put on a fantastic show. She really showed her range as an artist who is capable of making you dance and sing along with her more fun, upbeat songs but who can also a few songs later make you reach for the tissues to dry your eyes after an emotional punch to the stomach."[31]

Opening acts

Setlist

KC Classic

Tour dates

DateCity CountryVenueOpening acts
July 11, 2015HersheyUnited StatesHersheypark StadiumPentatonix
Eric Hutchinson
Abi Ann
July 12, 2015MansfieldXfinity Center
July 14, 2015HolmdelPNC Bank Arts Center
July 16, 2015New York CityRadio City Music HallPentatonix
Eric Hutchinson
July 17, 2015
July 19, 2015BurgettstownFirst Niagara PavilionPentatonix
Eric Hutchinson
Abi Ann
July 21, 2015DarienDarien Lake Performing Arts Center
July 23, 2015UncasvilleMohegan Sun Arena
July 25, 2015TorontoCanadaMolson Canadian Amphitheatre
July 26, 2015ClarkstonUnited StatesDTE Energy Music Theatre
July 28, 2015CincinnatiRiverbend Music Center
July 30, 2015NoblesvilleKlipsch Music Center
August 1, 2015RosemontAllstate Arena
August 2, 2015Maryland HeightsHollywood Casino Amphitheatre
August 4, 2015Saint PaulXcel Energy Center
August 6, 2015DenverPepsi Center
August 8, 2015West Valley CityUSANA Amphitheatre
August 10, 2015PortlandModa Center
August 12, 2015SeattleKeyArena
August 15, 2015Las VegasMandalay Bay Events Center
August 16, 2015San DiegoViejas Arena
August 19, 2015Los AngelesStaples Center
August 21, 2015WheatlandToyota Amphitheatre
August 23, 2015Mountain ViewShoreline Amphitheatre
August 25, 2015PhoenixAk-Chin Pavilion
August 27, 2015AlbuquerqueIsleta Amphitheater
August 29, 2015AustinAustin360 Amphitheater
August 30, 2015DallasGexa Energy Pavilion
September 1, 2015The WoodlandsCynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
September 3, 2015North Little RockVerizon Arena
September 5, 2015NashvilleBridgestone Arena
September 10, 2015AtlantaAaron's Amphitheatre

Cancelled shows

DateCity CountryVenueReason
September 12, 2015Wolf TrapUnited StatesFilene CenterVocal rest ordered by her doctors[35]
September 13, 2015
September 15, 2015TampaMidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre
September 17, 2015West Palm BeachPerfect Vodka Amphitheatre
September 19, 2015RaleighWalnut Creek Amphitheatre
September 20, 2015CamdenBB&T Pavilion
October 1, 2015OttawaCanadaCanadian Tire Centre
October 2, 2015MontrealBell Centre
October 4, 2015LondonBudweiser Gardens
October 7, 2015WinnipegMTS Centre
October 10, 2015SaskatoonSaskTel Centre
October 12, 2015CalgaryScotiabank Saddledome
October 14, 2015EdmontonRexall Place
October 15, 2015Dawson CreekEnCana Events Centre
October 17, 2015VancouverRogers Arena
November 10, 2015DublinIreland3Arenarowspan="6"
November 12, 2015GlasgowScotlandSSE Hydro
November 14, 2015BirminghamEnglandGenting Arena
November 16, 2015LeedsFirst Direct Arena
November 18, 2015ManchesterManchester Arena
November 20, 2015LondonSSE Arena

Box office score data

VenueCityTickets sold / AvailableGross revenue
Radio City Music HallNew York City11,143 / 11,581 (96%)$992,105[36]
Mohegan Sun ArenaUncasville5,216 / 5,711 (91%)$491,340[37]
DTE Energy Music TheatreClarkston11,896 / 14,788 (80%)$431,500[38]
Staples CenterLos Angeles10,961 / 12,314 (89%)$615,055[39]
Bridgestone ArenaNashville10,760 / 12,699 (85%)$484,035[40]
TOTAL49,976 / 57,093 (88%)$3,014,035

Personnel

Band

Other

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2015 Pollstar Year End Top 200 North American Tours. Pollstarpro. January 8, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20160202085938/http://www.pollstarpro.com/files/charts2015/2015YearEndTop200NorthAmericanTours.pdf. February 2, 2016. dead.
  2. . GRAMMY Award Winner Kelly Clarkson Announces 2015 PIECE BY PIECE TOUR. New York City. Live Nation Entertainment. PR Newswire. March 3, 2015. March 4, 2015.
  3. Web site: . KELLY CLARKSON IN STUDIO. CHFI-FM. March 4, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150203114831/http://www.chfi.com/2015/02/02/kelly-clarkson-in-studio/. February 3, 2015. February 2, 2015.
  4. Web site: Kelly Clarkson Performs Sept. 3 at Verizon Arena. March 3, 2015. KARK-TV. April 30, 2018.
  5. Web site: Kelly Clarkson's baby makes Canadian debut in Montreal. Kennedy. John R.. April 13, 2015. Global News. Corus Entertainment. April 30, 2018.
  6. Web site: Kelly Clarkson will tour the UK in November before she has another baby. Corner. Lewis. Mansell. Tom. June 8, 2015. Digital Spy. April 30, 2018.
  7. Lynch. Joe. Kelly Clarkson Shares Dates for 2015 Piece By Piece Tour. March 4, 2015. Billboard. March 3, 2015.
  8. Bacle. Ariana. Kelly Clarkson announces Piece by Piece summer tour with Pentatonix. March 4, 2015. Entertainment Weekly. March 3, 2015.
  9. Nick Jonas Announces 'Live In Concert' Tour: See the Dates! . Vena. Jocelyn. May 18, 2015. Billboard. April 30, 2018.
  10. News: Tyler Shaw. Times Colonist. Victoria, British Columbia. PressReader. C7. September 17, 2015 . 157. 238. April 30, 2018.
  11. Web site: Kelly Clarkson cancels Canadian tour, including stop in Montreal. . September 26, 2015. CBC News. April 30, 2018.
  12. Web site: Abi Ann to open for Kelly Clarkson. Hankins . Amber. July 30, 2015. WISH-TV. April 30, 2018.
  13. Web site: Mansfield. Brian. Kelly Clarkson announces summer tour. March 4, 2015. USA Today. March 3, 2015.
  14. So bummed that I have to cancel some of my tour dates. This kills me, but doctors are saying I need to rest my voice!. 642537180104142848. September 11, 2015. Kelly Clarkson. kelly_clarkson.
  15. Bliss. Karen. Kelly Clarkson's Canadian & U.K. Tour Dates Canceled. Billboard. September 26, 2015.
  16. Web site: Brown. Kailyn. Review: Passionate Kelly Clarkson sings hits, talks baby and weight gain. Las Vegas Sun. August 18, 2015. August 26, 2015.
  17. Web site: Top 5 Kelly Clarkson ballads. Hunt. Chase. August 27, 2016. AXS. Anschutz Entertainment Group. April 30, 2018.
  18. Web site: Kelly's Open Mic Night. Kelly Clarkson Official Website. Sony Music Entertainment. June 29, 2015. June 30, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150711235939/http://www.kellyclarkson.com/us/news/kellys-open-mic-night. July 11, 2015. dead.
  19. Web site: Kelly. Ray. Concert review: Kelly Clarkson a winner at Mohegan Sun Casino. Mass Live. July 24, 2015. July 25, 2015. Advance Publications.
  20. Web site: Kelly Clarkson tour to feature Pentatonix . Philpot . Robert . March 3, 2015 . . April 30, 2018.
  21. Web site: 2015 Year End: Top 200 North American Concert Tours. January 8, 2016. Pollstar. April 30, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20160202085938/https://www.pollstarpro.com/files/charts2015/2015YearEndTop200NorthAmericanTours.pdf. February 2, 2016. dead.
  22. Web site: Wicker. Jewel. Kelly Clarkson's Piece by Piece tour opens in Hershey: 5 takeaways. The Patriot-News. July 12, 2015. July 16, 2015.
  23. Web site: Rodman. Sarah. Kelly Clarkson's versatile voice delivers pop anthems, album cuts with cheer. The Boston Globe. July 13, 2015. July 16, 2015.
  24. Web site: Brooks. Amy. Kelly Clarkson pours emotion into Pavilion set. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. July 20, 2015. September 17, 2015.
  25. Web site: Siegel. Ben. Kelly Clarkson's star shines bright at DarienLake. The Buffalo News. July 23, 2015. September 17, 2015.
  26. Web site: Graham. Adam. Kelly Clarkson remains one of a kind. The Detroit News. July 27, 2015. August 3, 2015.
  27. Web site: Rosa. Christopher. 5 Things We Learned At Kelly Clarkson's Barefoot and Beautiful Piece By Piece Tour. VH1. August 26, 2015. July 18, 2015.
  28. Web site: Review: Kelly Clarkson's approach hits the right note at DTE . Graff . Gary . July 27, 2015 . . April 30, 2018.
  29. Web site: Kelly Clarkson Made Her Hometown Proud Last Night At Gexa. McCarthy . Amy. August 31, 2015. Dallas Observer. April 30, 2018.
  30. Web site: Ventura. Amanda. Concert Review: Kelly Clarkson, Pentatonix -Ak-Chin Pavilion – 8/25/15. Phoenix New Times. August 25, 2015. September 17, 2015.
  31. Web site: Kelly Clarkson shows how far she's come from 'Idol' days. Escoto. Michael. August 25, 2015. The Arizona Republic. April 30, 2018.
  32. Web site: Kelly Clarkson tour to feature Pentatonix. Philpot. Robert. March 3, 2015. Fort Worth Star-Telegram. April 30, 2018.
  33. Web site: Kelly Clarkson duets with Jimmy Fallon, reveals 2015 tour dates. Lewis. Randy. March 3, 2015. Los Angeles Times. April 30, 2018.
  34. Web site: INTERVIEW: COUNTRY-POP NEWBIE ABI ANN LOOKING FORWARD TO SUMMER VACATION ON THE ROAD WITH KELLY CLARKSON. Stefano. Angela. July 11, 2015. The Boot. Townsquare Media. April 30, 2018.
  35. Web site: Kelly Clarkson is forced to cancel tour dates. Alexander. Shannon. September 12, 2015. AXS. April 30, 2018.
  36. Current Boxscore. Billboard. October 10, 2015. 127 . October 7, 2015. 0006-2510. https://web.archive.org/web/20151009172243/http://www.billboard.com/biz/current-boxscore. live. October 9, 2015.
  37. Current Boxscore. Billboard. August 22, 2015. 127 . 24. October 7, 2015. 0006-2510. https://web.archive.org/web/20151009172243/http://www.billboard.com/biz/current-boxscore. live. October 9, 2015.
  38. Current Boxscore. Billboard. April 30, 2018. 128 . 6. October 7, 2015. 0006-2510. https://web.archive.org/web/20151009172243/http://www.billboard.com/biz/current-boxscore. live. October 9, 2015.
  39. Current Boxscore. Billboard. September 5, 2015. 127 . 26. October 7, 2015. 0006-2510. https://web.archive.org/web/20151009172243/http://www.billboard.com/biz/current-boxscore. live. October 9, 2015.
  40. Current Boxscore. Billboard. October 17, 2015. 127. 30. October 7, 2015. 0006-2510. https://web.archive.org/web/20151009172243/http://www.billboard.com/biz/current-boxscore. October 9, 2015. live.

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