Stronger Tour Explained

Concert Tour Name:Stronger Tour
Landscape:Yes
Artist:Kelly Clarkson
Album:Stronger
Number Of Legs:4
Number Of Shows:43 in North America
7 in Europe
1 in South America
6 in Australia
57 total
Last Tour:All I Ever Wanted Tour
(2009–10)
This Tour:Stronger Tour
(2012)
Next Tour:Summer Tour 2012
(2012)

The Stronger Tour was the sixth headlining tour by American pop recording artist Kelly Clarkson. Beginning on January 13, 2012, the tour supported her fifth studio album, Stronger (2011). With over fifty dates, the tour traveled to the Americas, Australia and Europe. It ended on October 20, 2012, in London, England.

The tour grossed $7.4M in the US with 43 dates.[1]

Background

During an interview with MTV News, Clarkson stated a tour was being planned for "sometime in 2012".[2] The tour was officially announced on November 14, 2011 with over 30 shows in the United States and Canada.[3] Joining the singer on tour is Matt Nathanson as the opening act on select shows. Clarkson mentioned she was looking forward to performing "Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)".[4] She explained, "I can't wait to perform What Doesn't Kill You. We've already rehearsed it, and it's so much fun. It's like this big dance anthem".[4] For the show, Clarkson asked her fans to votes to requests on Twitter.[5]

Opening acts

Setlist

Fan requests

Tour dates

DateCity CountryVenue
North America[10] [11]
January 13, 2012MashantucketUnited StatesMGM Grand Theater
January 15, 2012Atlantic CityEtess Arena
January 17, 2012AlbanyTimes Union Center
January 19, 2012VeronaTurning Stone Event Center
January 21, 2012New York CityRadio City Music Hall
January 24, 2012ManchesterVerizon Wireless Arena
January 26, 2012BostonWang Theatre
January 28, 2012JohnstownCambria County War Memorial Arena
January 31, 2012DurhamDurham Performing Arts Center
February 2, 2012JacksonvilleMoran Theater
February 4, 2012Bossier CityRiverdome
February 6, 2012San AntonioMajestic Theatre
February 8, 2012AustinLong Center for the Performing Arts
February 10, 2012Grand PrairieVerizon Theatre
February 14, 2012BiloxiHard Rock Live
February 16, 2012HollywoodHard Rock Live
February 18, 2012[12] OrlandoUniversal Music Plaza Stage
February 21, 2012ClearwaterRuth Eckerd Hall
February 23, 2012AtlantaFox Theatre
February 25, 2012ChampaignAssembly Hall
February 28, 2012GreenvilleTimmons Arena
March 2, 2012Niagara FallsCanadaAvalon Ballroom Theatre
March 3, 2012
March 6, 2012LondonJohn Labatt Centre
March 8, 2012WindsorThe Colosseum at Caesars Windsor
March 10, 2012HammondUnited StatesThe Venue at Horseshoe Casino
March 12, 2012Sioux FallsSioux Falls Arena
March 14, 2012SpringfieldO'Reilly Family Event Center
March 16, 2012St. LouisFox Theatre
March 18, 2012Broomfield1stBank Center
March 20, 2012West Valley CityMaverik Center
March 22, 2012KentShoWare Center
March 24, 2012BoiseTaco Bell Arena
March 27, 2012San JoseEvent Center Arena
March 29, 2012BakersfieldRabobank Arena
March 31, 2012RenoReno Events Center
April 3, 2012Los AngelesNokia Theatre
April 5, 2012Las VegasPearl Concert Theater
April 7, 2012IndioFantasy Springs Special Events Center
April 10, 2012San DiegoValley View Casino Center
April 13, 2012WenatcheeTown Toyota Center
April 14, 2012PullmanBeasley Coliseum
Europe
June 9, 2012[13] LondonEnglandWembley Stadium
South America
June 23, 2012[14] São PauloBrazilArena Anhembi
North America
June 29, 2012[15] MilwaukeeUnited StatesMarcus Amphitheater
Australia[16]
September 25, 2012BrisbaneAustraliaBrisbane Entertainment Centre
September 27, 2012SydneySydney Entertainment Centre
September 29, 2012[17] DeniliquinDeni Freighters Sports Arena
October 1, 2012MelbourneRod Laver Arena
October 3, 2012AdelaideAdelaide Entertainment Centre
October 5, 2012PerthChallenge Stadium
Europe[18]
October 10, 2012DublinIrelandThe O2
October 12, 2012ManchesterEnglandManchester Arena
October 14, 2012BirminghamLG Arena
October 16, 2012GlasgowScotlandBraehead Arena
October 18, 2012SheffieldEnglandMotorpoint Arena Sheffield
October 20, 2012LondonWembley Arena
Festivals and other miscellaneous performances

Box office score data

Venue City Tickets sold / availableGross revenue
Times Union Center Albany 2,890 / 6,833 (42%) $143,510[19]
Radio City Music Hall New York City 5,889 / 5,889 (100%) $398,072[20]
Wang Theatre Boston 3,518 / 3,518 (100%) $201,096
Cambria County War Memorial ArenaJohnstown3,299 / 4,243 (78%)$148,576[21]
Durham Performing Arts Center Durham 2,128 / 2,405 (88%) $152,969[22]
Riverdome Bossier City 1,338 / 1,400 (95%) $97,180[23]
Verizon Theatre at Grand Prairie Grand Prairie 5,778 / 5,778 (100%) $256,322
Ruth Eckerd HallClearwater2,052 / 2,052 (100%)$176,515[24]
Fox TheatreAtlanta4,167 / 4,167 (100%)$203,801
Timmons Arena Greenville 2,786 / 4,871 (57%) $103,582[25]
John Labatt Centre London 4,274 / 5,167 (83%) $196,127[26]
The Colosseum at Caesars Windsor Windsor 4,533 / 4,934 (92%) $451,208
The Venue at Horseshoe Casino Hammond 2,396 / 3,130 (76%) $175,155
Fabulous Fox Theatre St. Louis 3,895 / 3,895 (100%) $190,729
Maverik CenterWest Valley City3,699 / 5,595 (66%)$179,824[27]
Taco Bell ArenaBoise2,758 / 2,758 (100%)$110,228[28]
Event Center Arena San Jose 3,896 / 4,063 (96%) $241,672[29]
Rabobank ArenaBakersfield3,946 / 4,400 (90%) $164,789
Reno Events Center Reno 5,622 / 6,500 (86%) $282,026[30]
Nokia Theatre L.A. LiveLos Angeles 7,000 / 7,000 (100%) $358,278[31]
Brisbane Entertainment Centre Brisbane 3,683 / 3,857 (95%) $419,154[32]
Sydney Entertainment Centre Sydney 6,264 / 6,776 (92%) $604,022[33]
Manchester Arena Manchester 8,198 / 9,457 (87%) $426,879[34]
TOTAL94,009 / 108,688 (86%) $5,581,714

Personnel

The Band [35]

The Glam Team

The Crew

Other

Critical reception

The show has received universal critical acclaim, praising Clarkson's vocals, as well as the production of the show and the set list. Michele Amabile from The Hollywood Reporter says that "Clarkson's personable nature and powerhouse vocals prove that she is growing stronger with each album and tour."[36] Kevin McSheffrey from Boston Music Spotlight said "The Wang was sold out and Clarkson's adoring fans stood throughout the performance, dancing along to lively tunes like Since U Been Gone and new single What Doesn’t Kill You (Stronger), while still standing for ballads such as You Still Won’t Know What It's Like and Don’t You Wanna Stay, complete with Jason Aldean appearing virtually through a curtain screen."[37] Glenn Gamboa from the Long Island Newsday stated "That Clarkson can transform that pain into something so beautiful and a concert so enjoyable shows that she is so much more than a great singer. She's a great artist".[38] Greg Haymes from Timesunion.com said "While the simple but versatile stage set (featuring her backing musicians on two multi-level platforms) and the lighting both dazzled, they never over-powered Clarkson and her strong, supple voice".[39] After performing close to her hometown in Dallas, Texas, Rich Lopez from Dallasvoice.com stated "She really is the girl next door with her aw shucks sassy and fun demeanor. Every little comment she made about being home resulted in deafening roars and she punctuated her homegrown flavor with a thick "kuntry" accent. Clarkson was without any doubt, the homecoming queen for the night".[40] Preston Jones from dfw.com called I Know You Won't and Don't You Wanna Stay the songs that stood out the most in her show in Dallas, and also added: The combination of her personable nature with songs expressing deep vulnerability gave a jolt of feeling to a show that often felt like a giddy karaoke party in a superstar's living room.[41]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Archived copy . 2016-05-14 . 2015-03-23 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150323233326/http://www.pollstarpro.com/files/charts2012/2012YearEndTop200NorthAmericanTours.pdf . dead .
  2. Web site: Kelly Clarkson Calls Stronger Her 'Best Album' . Vena, Jocelyn. Elias, Matt . 24 October 2011 . . 20 November 2011. http://www.freezepage.com/1321796770NYUEHJNDUZ?url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1673070/kelly-clarkson-stronger-title-interview.jhtml . 20 November 2011.
  3. News: Kelly Clarkson to kick off North American tour in January . Michaud, Chris. Serjeant, Jill . Reuters. 14 November 2011 . 20 November 2011. http://www.freezepage.com/1321796283BSCEMAQACU?url=https://www.reuters.com/article/2011/11/14/us-kellyclarkson-idUSTRE7AD1MH20111114 . 20 November 2011.
  4. Web site: Kelly Clarkson Announces Stronger Tour Dates . Kaufman, Gil . 14 November 2011 . MTV News . 20 November 2011. http://www.freezepage.com/1321796936UUZZMICVCK?url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1674312/kelly-clarkson-stronger-tour.jhtml . 20 November 2011.
  5. Web site: Kelly Clarkson Asks Fans For Setlist Requests For Her Tour. January 12, 2012. American Top 40. February 5, 2012. http://www.freezepage.com/1328493733QKATKGCQQS?url=http://www.at40.com/news-article/kelly-clarkson-asks-fans-for-setlist-requests-for-her-tour/20861 . 6 February 2012.
  6. Web site: Kelly Clarkson sets 'Stronger' tour dates for 2012 . Reitz, Allison . 15 November 2011 . TicketNews . 20 November 2011. http://www.freezepage.com/1321796399FCPKCVSUVR?url=http://www.ticketnews.com/news/Kelly-Clarkson-sets-Stronger-tour-dates-for-2012-111115995 . 20 November 2011.
  7. Web site: 97.7 KYSN Concert Calendar . . . 30 March 2012. http://www.freezepage.com/1333163728IJQRSZFDFU?url=http://www.kysn.com/pages/7106426.php . 31 March 2012.
  8. Web site: Voice finalist to support Kelly Clarkson . 29 June 2012 . . 1 July 2012. http://www.freezepage.com/1341183659CBOFXTFCIY?url=http://www.theage.com.au/entertainment/music/voice-finalist-to-support-kelly-clarkson-20120628-21524.html . 1 July 2012.
  9. Web site: Kelly Clarkson, Cover Drive announce UK arena tour . 16 May 2012 . . 28 May 2012. http://www.freezepage.com/1338265155ZKRCYWZXJS?url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/18087463. 29 May 2012.
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  12. Web site: Kelly Clarkson Coming To Universal's Mardi Gras. November 14, 2011. WESH. Hearst Television. November 20, 2011. http://www.freezepage.com/1321796577JNTMKAAWQZ?url=http://www.wesh.com/r/29767452/detail.html. November 20, 2011.
  13. Web site: Kelly Clarkson Confirmed For Summertime Ball 2012. April 21, 2012. Capital. Global Radio. May 28, 2012. http://www.freezepage.com/1338264989WSWJHWULPE?url=http://www.capitalfm.com/artists/kelly-clarkson/news/summertime-ball-2012-line-up/ . 29 May 2012.
  14. Paris Hilton to Make DJ Debut at Pop Music Festival. Mason, Kerri. May 15, 2012. Billboard. May 28, 2012. http://www.freezepage.com/1338262462FPMHAECNBF?url=http://www.billboard.com/news/paris-hilton-to-make-dj-debut-at-pop-music-1007058752.story%23/news/paris-hilton-to-make-dj-debut-at-pop-music-1007058752.story . 29 May 2012.
  15. Web site: Train, Kelly Clarkson slated to headline at Summerfest. Bee, Trisha. May 2, 2012. WITI. Local TV. May 28, 2012. http://www.freezepage.com/1338264135KUQBKYCVVF?url=http://fox6now.com/2012/05/02/train-kelly-clarkson-slated-to-headline-at-summerfest/. May 29, 2012.
  16. Web site: Nova's bringing Kelly Clarkson's Stronger tour to town. June 28, 2012. NovaFM. DMG Radio Australia. July 1, 2012. http://www.freezepage.com/1341183731XDPDERVBWZ?url=http://www.novafm.com.au/article/novas-bringing-kelly-clarksons-stronger-tour-town. July 1, 2012.
  17. Web site: Kelly Clarkson to headline iconic Deni Ute Muster in NSW Riverina town of Deniliquin . McCabe, Katy. May 10, 2012. The Daily Telegraph. May 28, 2012. http://www.freezepage.com/1338264515OUDVSYXYUV?url=http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/entertainment/music/kelly-clarkson-to-headline-iconic-deni-ute-muster-in-nsw-riverina-town-of-deniliquin/story-e6frexl9-1226352431448 . 29 May 2012.
  18. Web site: Kelly Clarkson Announces New October UK & Ireland Arena Tour. Stickler, Jon. May 16, 2012. Stereoboard. May 28, 2012. http://www.freezepage.com/1338264779FTHRHNAHYO?url=http://www.stereoboard.com/content/view/172622/9. May 29, 2012.
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  40. Web site: REVIEW: Kelly Clarkson at Verizon Theatre on Friday . 2012-02-11 . 2012-02-18 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120218045812/http://www.dallasvoice.com/review-kelly-clarkson-verizon-theatre-friday-10101067.html . dead .
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