The Sweet Escape Tour Explained
Concert Tour Name: | The Sweet Escape Tour |
Type: | World |
Location: | North America • South America • Oceania • Asia • Europe |
Artist: | Gwen Stefani |
Album: | The Sweet Escape |
Start Date: | April 21, 2007 |
End Date: | November 3, 2007 |
Number Of Legs: | 5 |
Number Of Shows: | 54 in North America 4 in South America 8 in Oceania 6 in Asia 26 in Europe 98 total |
Last Tour: | Harajuku Lovers Tour (2005) |
This Tour: | The Sweet Escape Tour (2007) |
Next Tour: | This Is What the Truth Feels Like Tour (2016) |
The Sweet Escape Tour was the second concert tour by American recording artist Gwen Stefani. The tour began in April 2007 in support of her second solo album The Sweet Escape (2006). Performing for nearly a hundred concerts, the tour traveled to the Americas, Australia, Asia, and Europe.
The shows in North America ranked 23rd on Billboard "Top 25 Tours". The 55 reported shows grossed $30.6 million with 648,529 tickets sold.[1]
Background
The tour was Stefani's follow up to her previous 2005 tour. It went worldwide as compared to her previous tour which was constricted only to North America and had more than double the number of shows. It was Stefani's last solo effort as she rejoined her band No Doubt after the tour ended.[2] The main feature were usage of various props such as a prison for Stefani's opening act, a six-piece band and a large multimedia screen in the backdrop showing videos and animations.[3]
On her June 22 and June 23 concerts in Irvine, California, Stefani was joined onstage by her No Doubt bandmates. They performed: "Just a Girl", "Spiderwebs", "Sunday Morning", "Hella Good" and their cover of Talk Talk's "It's My Life".[4]
In response to the 2007 California wildfires, Stefani donated $166,000 from her October 30 concert in San Diego to "The San Diego Foundation" fire relief fund.[5]
The tour had its own set of controversies. A group known as "The National Union of Malaysian Muslim Students" wanted to ban Stefani's concert that was slated to take place on August 21 at Putra Indoor Stadium. The union's vice president, Abdul Muntaqim said, "Her performance and her attire are not suitable for our culture. It promotes a certain degree of obscenity and will encourage youth to emulate the western lifestyle. The concert should be stopped." The organizer of the vent, Maxis Communications later responded, "Stefani has confirmed that her concert will not feature any revealing costumes. She will abide by the Malaysian authorities' guidelines to ensure that her show will not be offensive to local sensitivities."[6]
In April, Akon drew criticism for having on-stage dirty dancing with a fifteen-year-old preacher's daughter, at a club in Trinidad and Tobago, as part of a fake contest.[7] As a result, the tour's sponsor Verizon Wireless decided not to sponsor the tour.[8]
Critical reception
The Sweet Escape tour was generally well-received by critics. Ricardo Baca (The Denver Post) stated the concert in Denver showed Stefani had the tact to become a solo pop star. He continues, "Wednesday's show was proof of Stefani the rock star. While she's still better suited for the sneering pop-ska of her band No Doubt, she does all right with the glittery, hip-hop-fueled Top 40-loving music on which she has built her solo career."[9] For the concert in Mansfield, Joan Anderman of The Boston Globe stated, "Ironically, for a performer so enamored of artifice, Stefani perpetually comes off as one of the more genuine chart-toppers. Her voice was built for amped-up cheers like "Hollaback Girl," not slow jams like "Luxurious," but her bad notes were hers, part of a real personality rather than a standard-issue pop star."[10]
Ross Raihala (St. Paul Pioneer Press) described her performance in Saint Paul as a "high spirited, energetic sugar rush". He goes on to say, "Yet it was the fresh stuff that made the night work. The high-tech stage and carefully choreographed dance numbers rarely felt canned, and just when they started to get overwhelming, Stefani sprinted to the back of the auditorium and up into the seats to perform a stripped-down 'Cool' [,] surrounded by awestruck fans."[11] Chris Macias of The Sacramento Bee stated her show in Wheatland had a natural sweetness. He says, "Stefani certainly doesn't skimp on her shows. It's part pep rally (the "b-a-n-a-n-a-s" chant in 'Hollaback Girl'), part Broadway musical (the bit from 'The Sound of Music' in 'Wind it Up' that turns Stefani into a yodel-back girl), plus a whole lot of breakdancing from Stefani's sidekicks. [...] With a five-piece band perched high on a riser, and a giant 'G' that descended occasionally from the top of the stage, this concert had plenty of eye and ear candy."[12]
At the Shoreline Amphitheatre, Neva Chonin (San Francisco Chronicle) affirmed the show was stiff and robotic. She says, "Stefani gave back to them with a show in which every line, every move and every gesture was carbon-copied from every other show on the tour, excepting the usual local shout-outs. This doesn't mean she's not sincere when she rhapsodizes over the charms of the Bay Area, or gushes about how amazed she is to be a star and how grateful she is to her fans for helping her become one. It simply means she's gone so far into the star-making machinery she's forgotten how to convey that sincerity in anything besides packaged sound bites."[13]
Derek Paiva of The Honolulu Advertiser described Stefani's show in Honolulu as "infectiously energetic". He states, "In times like these, Stefani showed the fun, endearing and still very grateful side of her that all the costume changes, unnecessary stage production, slickly dumb songs and accompanying bling can't bury. Until she returns to Hawai'i with No Doubt — writer crosses his fingers here — this would have to do."[14]
For the concert in San Diego, T. Michael Crowell (San Diego Union-Tribune) said "Stefani is not the best singer in the biz. Her vocal range is narrow, and her pitch is not always dead-on. But that misses the point of her performance. Her art is the imagery she brings to the stage, the Stefani style, her personal fashion statement, her brand. [...] Not bad for the skater-girl next door, now all grown-up and ready for a little fun."[15]
Opening acts
Setlist
The following setlist was obtained from the April 28, 2007 concert, at the Cricket Wireless Pavilion in Phoenix, Arizona.[21] It does not represent all concerts for the duration of the tour.
- "The Sweet Escape" (performed with Akon)
- "Rich Girl" (contains elements of the "James Bond Theme")
- "Yummy"
- "4 in the Morning"
- "Luxurious"
- "Early Winter"
- "Wind It Up"
- "Fluorescent"
- "Danger Zone"
- "Hollaback Girl"
- "Now That You Got It"
- "Don't Get It Twisted" / "Breakin' Up"
- "Cool"
- "Wonderful Life"
- "Orange County Girl"
- Encore
- "The Real Thing"
- "U Started It"
- "What You Waiting For?"
Tour dates
Date | City | Country | Venue | Opening Act |
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North America[22] |
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April 21, 2007 | Las Vegas | United States | Pearl Concert Theater | N/A |
April 22, 2007 | Chula Vista | Coors Amphitheatre | Akon |
April 24, 2007 | Fresno | Save Mart Center |
April 25, 2007 | Bakersfield | Rabobank Arena |
April 27, 2007 | Los Angeles | Gibson Amphitheatre | Lady Sovereign |
April 28, 2007 | Phoenix | Cricket Wireless Pavilion | Akon Lady Sovereign |
April 30, 2007 | West Valley City | E Center |
May 2, 2007 | Denver | Pepsi Center |
May 3, 2007 | Albuquerque | ABQ Journal Pavilion |
May 5, 2007 | Dallas | Smirnoff Music Centre |
May 6, 2007 | The Woodlands | Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion |
May 8, 2007 | Tampa | Ford Amphitheatre |
May 9, 2007 | West Palm Beach | Sound Advice Amphitheatre |
May 11, 2007 | Atlanta | HiFi Buys Amphitheatre |
May 12, 2007 | Charlotte | Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre |
May 14, 2007 | Raleigh | Alltel Pavilion |
May 15, 2007 | Virginia Beach | |
May 17, 2007 | Bristow | Nissan Pavilion |
May 18, 2007 | Holmdel | PNC Bank Arts Center |
May 20, 2007 | Wantagh | Nikon at Jones Beach Theater |
May 21, 2007 | Uncasville | Mohegan Sun Arena |
May 23, 2007 | Mansfield | Tweeter Center for the Performing Arts |
May 24, 2007 | Camden | Tweeter Center | Brick & Lace |
May 27, 2007 | Atlantic City | Borgata Events Center | Lady Sovereign |
May 29, 2007 | Montreal | Canada | Bell Centre | Akon Lady Sovereign |
May 30, 2007 | Toronto | Air Canada Centre |
June 1, 2007 | Auburn Hills | United States | The Palace of Auburn Hills |
June 2, 2007 | Noblesville | Verizon Wireless Music Center |
June 4, 2007 | Omaha | Qwest Center Arena |
June 5, 2007 | Saint Paul | Xcel Energy Center |
June 7, 2007 | London | Canada | John Labatt Centre |
June 8, 2007 | Tinley Park | United States | First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre |
June 10, 2007 | Winnipeg | Canada | MTS Centre |
June 12, 2007 | Edmonton | Rexall Place |
June 13, 2007 | Calgary | Pengrowth Saddledome |
June 15, 2007 | Vancouver | General Motors Place |
June 16, 2007 | Auburn | United States | White River Amphitheatre |
June 18, 2007 | Wheatland | Sleep Train Amphitheatre |
June 19, 2007 | Mountain View | Shoreline Amphitheatre |
June 22, 2007 | Irvine | Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre |
June 23, 2007 |
June 26, 2007 | Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara Bowl | Lady Sovereign |
June 27, 2007 |
June 29, 2007 | Reno | Reno Events Center |
June 30, 2007 | Las Vegas | MGM Grand Garden Arena |
July 13, 2007 | Monterrey | Mexico | Arena Monterrey | Plastilina Mosh |
July 15, 2007 | Mexico City | Palacio de los Deportes | Maria José |
July 18, 2007 | San Juan | Puerto Rico | José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum | N/A |
South America[23] |
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July 21, 2007 | Bogotá | Colombia | Plaza de Eventos | The Hall Effect |
Oceania[24] |
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July 26, 2007 | Auckland | New Zealand | Vector Arena | Gym Class Heroes |
July 28, 2007 | Brisbane | Australia | Brisbane Entertainment Centre |
July 30, 2007 | Sydney | Acer Arena |
July 31, 2007 |
August 2, 2007 | Melbourne | Rod Laver Arena |
August 3, 2007 |
August 5, 2007 | Adelaide | Adelaide Entertainment Centre |
August 7, 2007 | Perth | Burswood Dome |
Asia[25] |
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August 11, 2007 | Chiba | Japan | Chiba Marine Stadium | Gym Class Heroes |
August 12, 2007 | Osaka | Maishima Sports Island |
August 14, 2007 | Singapore | Singapore Indoor Stadium |
August 16, 2007 | Hong Kong | AsiaWorld–Arena |
August 19, 2007 | Bangkok | Thailand | Impact Arena |
August 21, 2007 | Kuala Lumpur | Malaysia | Putra Indoor Stadium |
Oceania[26] |
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August 24, 2007 | Honolulu | United States | Blaisdell Arena | Hoku |
August 25, 2007 |
Europe[27] |
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September 10, 2007 | Hamburg | Germany | Color Line Arena | CSS |
September 12, 2007 | Munich | Zenith |
September 14, 2007 | Berlin | Velodrom |
September 15, 2007 | Cologne | Kölnarena |
September 17, 2007 | Paris | France | Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy |
September 18, 2007 | Rotterdam | Netherlands | Sportpaleis van Ahoy |
September 20, 2007 | Glasgow | Scotland | Scottish Exhibition Hall 4 |
September 22, 2007 | Manchester | England | Manchester Evening News Arena |
September 23, 2007 | Newcastle | Metro Radio Arena |
September 25, 2007 | Birmingham | National Indoor Arena |
September 26, 2007 | Cardiff | Wales | Cardiff International Arena |
September 28, 2007 | London | England | Wembley Arena |
September 29, 2007 |
October 1, 2007 | Belfast | Northern Ireland | Odyssey Arena |
October 2, 2007 | Dublin | Ireland | RDS Simmonscourt |
October 4, 2007 | Antwerp | Belgium | Sportpaleis |
October 6, 2007 | Zürich | Switzerland | Hallenstadion |
October 7, 2007 | Esch-sur-Alzette | Luxembourg | Rockhal |
October 9, 2007 | Oslo | Norway | Oslo Spektrum |
October 10, 2007 | Stockholm | Sweden | Stockholm Globe Arena |
October 12, 2007 | Helsinki | Finland | Hartwall Areena |
October 14, 2007 | Copenhagen | Denmark | Forum Copenhagen |
October 16, 2007 | Milan | Italy | Datch Forum |
October 17, 2007 | Vienna | Austria | Wiener Stadthalle |
October 19, 2007 | Budapest | Hungary | László Papp Budapest Sports Arena |
October 20, 2007 | Prague | Czech Republic | Sazka Arena |
North America[28] |
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October 26, 2007 | Las Vegas | United States | Pearl Concert Theater | Sean Kingston |
October 27, 2007 | Anaheim | Honda Center | Timbaland Nicole Scherzinger |
October 29, 2007 | Tucson | Anselmo Valencia Tori Amphitheater | Sean Kingston |
October 30, 2007 | San Diego | Cox Arena |
November 1, 2007 | Stockton | Stockton Arena |
November 2, 2007 | Oakland | Oracle Arena |
November 3, 2007 | Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara Bowl |
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- Music festivals and other miscellaneous performances
This concerts was a part of the Summer Sonic Festival[29]
This concert was a part of the Homecoming Concert[30]
- Cancellations and rescheduled shows
< | --Date--> | < | --City, (State or Country)--> | < | --Venue--> | < | --Reason/Additional Info--> |
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April 21, 2007 | Phoenix, Arizona | Cricket Wireless Pavilion | Moved to April 28, 2007 |
April 28, 2007 | Las Vegas, Nevada | Pearl Concert Theater | Moved to April 21, 2007 |
June 7, 2007 | Milwaukee, Wisconsin | Bradley Center | Cancelled |
November 8, 2007 | Phoenix, Arizona | Dodge Theatre | Cancelled |
November 9, 2007 | Phoenix, Arizona | Dodge Theatre | Cancelled |
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Box office score data
Venue | City | Tickets sold / Available | Gross revenue |
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Coors Amphitheatre | Chula Vista | 14,415 / 19,392 (74%) | $628,109[31] |
Save Mart Center | Fresno | 9,418 / 11,558 (81%) | $516,726 |
Rabobank Arena | Bakersfield | 8,008 / 8,888 (90%) | $478,171 |
Gibson Amphitheatre | Los Angeles | 6,047 / 6,123 (99%) | $429,825[32] |
Cricket Wireless Pavilion | Phoenix | 20,101 / 20,101 (100%) | $637,247[33] |
E Center | West Valley City | 8,947 / 9,749 (92%) | $433,820[34] |
PNC Bank Arts Center | Holmdel Township | 16,905 / 16,905 (100%) | $667,460[35] |
Nikon at Jones Beach Theater | Wantagh | 13,417 / 13,842 (97%) | $753,637[36] |
Tweeter Center for the Performing Arts | Mansfield | 13,309 / 19,067 (70%) | $632,915 |
Bell Centre | Montreal | 12,540 / 13,265 (95%) | $826,489 |
The Palace of Auburn Hills | Auburn Hills | 13,071 / 14,424 (91%) | $657,504 |
Xcel Energy Center | Saint Paul | 11,692 / 15,482 (76%) | $512,698[37] |
John Labatt Centre | London | 9,048 / 9,214 (98%) | $711,714 |
First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre | Tinley Park | 21,229 / 28,630 (74%) | $573,567[38] |
MTS Centre | Winnipeg | 8,893 / 11,274 (79%) | $594,843[39] |
Rexall Place | Edmonton | 12,637 / 13,115 (96%) | $874,964 |
Pengrowth Saddledome | Calgary | 13,957 / 13,957 (100%) | $939,298 |
General Motors Place | Vancouver | 14,503 / 15,496 (94%) | $996,582 |
White River Amphitheatre | Auburn | 14,588 / 19,532 (75%) | $528,040 |
Shoreline Amphitheatre | Mountain View | 19,349 / 22,000 (88%) | $712,381 |
Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre | Irvine | 32,276 / 32,276 (100%) | $1,456,215[40] |
Santa Barbara Bowl | Santa Barbara | 9,597 / 9,597 (100%) | $695,476 |
MGM Grand Garden Arena | Las Vegas | 8,885 / 9,477 (94%) | $902,029 |
Palacio de los Deportes | Mexico City | 10,676 / 18,345 (58%) | $542,426[41] |
Brisbane Entertainment Centre | Brisbane | 10,348 / 10,435 (99%) | $870,819[42] |
Acer Arena | Sydney | 25,468 / 25,468 (100%) | $1,952,763 |
Blaisdell Arena | Honolulu | 13,661 / 13,661 (100%) | $904,998[43] |
TOTAL | 372,985 / 421,273 (89%) | $20,430,716 |
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External links
Notes and References
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- Web site: Gwen Stefani puts on pop performance at arena . Davis . Aaron . November 2, 2007 . . . January 1, 2008. https://archive.today/20120909111013/http://www.recordnet.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071102/A_NEWS/71102045 . September 9, 2012.
- Web site: Gwen Stefani And No Doubt Surprise Fans With Hometown Reunion . Kaufman . Gil . June 25, 2007 . MTV News . MTV Networks . December 22, 2007. https://web.archive.org/web/20121021091525/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1563286/gwen-no-doubt-surprise-fans-with-hometown-reunion.jhtml . October 21, 2012.
- Web site: GWEN STEFANI CREATES WILDFIRE SCHOLARSHIP FUND . . December 11, 2007 . . . December 22, 2007. https://archive.today/20070526230057/http://www.etonline.com/news/2007/12/56314/index.html . May 26, 2007.
- Web site: Malaysian group urges ban on Gwen Stefani concert . . July 31, 2007 . . . December 22, 2007. https://archive.today/20130104164234/http://www.reuters.com/article/2007/07/31/us-malaysia-concert-idUSKLR31063820070731 . January 4, 2013.
- Sources for Akon controversy:
- Web site: Akon 'cons' Trinidad . Telesford . Nigel . April 14, 2007 . . . April 14, 2007. https://archive.today/20070514214327/http://www.trinidadexpress.com/index.pl/article_news?id=161129187 . May 14, 2007.
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- Web site: Energy, glitz of Gwen a hit with faithful fans . Crowell . T. Michael . April 24, 2007 . . December 27, 2007. https://archive.today/20120910060620/http://www.utsandiego.com/uniontrib/20070424/news_1c24stefani.html . September 10, 2012.
- May 19, 2007. Shed Tours to Watch. Billboard. 119. 20. 46. Nashville, Tennessee. Nielsen Business Media, Inc.. January 29, 2020.
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- Web site: Gym Class Heroes to the rescue . . March 27, 2007 . . . January 29, 2020. https://archive.today/20200129120015/https://www.ocregister.com/2007/03/27/gym-class-heroes-to-the-rescue/ . January 29, 2020.
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- Sources for tour dates in North America, April-July 2007:
- Web site: Gwen Stefani Makes 'Big' Plans For Spring Sweet Escape Tour . Vineyard . Jennifer . January 23, 2007 . . . January 27, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20070125193552/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1550614/20070123/stefani_gwen.jhtml . January 25, 2007.
- Web site: Gwen Stefani Officially Announces 40 Date Concert Tour: The Sweet Escape Tour Presented By Verizon . . January 23, 2007 . . January 27, 2020. https://archive.today/20200127064916/https://www.livenationentertainment.com/2007/01/gwen-stefani-officially-announces-40-date-concert-tour-the-sweet-escape-tour-presented-by-verizon-2/ . January 27, 2020.
- Web site: Gwen Stefani's "Sweet Escape" Tour Extended . . March 31, 2007 . SoundChronicle . January 27, 2020. https://archive.today/20200127065315/https://www.soundchronicle.com/concert-news/gwen-stefanis-sweet-escape-tour-extended . January 27, 2020.
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- Sources for tour dates in Australasia:
- Web site: Gwen Stefani in Auckland . . January 31, 2009 . . January 27, 2020. https://archive.today/20200127073309/http://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/music/gig-reviews/51277/i-Gwen-Stefani-in-Auckland-i . January 27, 2020.
- Web site: On Tour: Gwen Stefani . . May 2007 . . . January 27, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20070519042319/http://www.mtv.com.au/tours/23/ . May 19, 2007.
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- Japan's Summer Sonic Takes Shape . . March 15, 2007 . Billboard . Nielsen Business Media, Inc. . January 27, 2020. https://archive.today/20200127094110/https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/1325582/japans-summer-sonic-takes-shape . January 27, 2020.
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- Web site: Gwen Stefani to cover up for Malaysia show . . August 4, 2007 . Reuters . Thomson Reuters Corporation . January 27, 2020. https://archive.today/20200127075807/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-malaysia-concert/gwen-stefani-to-cover-up-for-malaysia-show-paper-idUSKLR16772620070804 . January 27, 2020.
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- Web site: Gwen Stefani - 'The Sweet Escape' Concert Tour. About.com. December 24, 2007. https://web.archive.org/web/20071209161219/http://top40.about.com/od/concerts/a/gstefanisetour.htm. December 9, 2007. Lamb . Bill.
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- Web site: KIIS-FM's Homecoming concert misses more than it hits . . October 28, 2007 . Orange County Register . Freedom Communications . January 29, 2020. https://archive.today/20200129122205/https://www.ocregister.com/2007/10/28/kiis-fms-homecoming-concert-misses-more-than-it-hits/ . January 29, 2020.
- Billboard Boxscore: Concert Grosses. Billboard. Nashville, Tennessee. Nielsen Business Media, Inc.. January 29, 2020. May 19, 2007. 119. 20. 48.
- Billboard Boxscore: Concert Grosses. Billboard. Nashville, Tennessee. Nielsen Business Media, Inc.. January 29, 2020. June 9, 2007. 119. 23. 47.
- Billboard Boxscore: Concert Grosses. Billboard. Nashville, Tennessee. Nielsen Business Media, Inc.. January 29, 2020. May 26, 2007. 119. 21. 20.
- Billboard Boxscore: Concert Grosses. Billboard. Nashville, Tennessee. Nielsen Business Media, Inc.. January 29, 2020. June 2, 2007. 119. 22. 16.
- Billboard Boxscore: Concert Grosses. Billboard. Nashville, Tennessee. Nielsen Business Media, Inc.. January 29, 2020. July 7, 2007. 119. 27. 40.
- Billboard Boxscore: Concert Grosses. Billboard. Nashville, Tennessee. Nielsen Business Media, Inc.. January 29, 2020. June 30, 2007. 119. 26. 13.
- Billboard Boxscore: Concert Grosses. Billboard. Nashville, Tennessee. Nielsen Business Media, Inc.. January 29, 2020. August 4, 2007. 119. 31. 14.
- Billboard Boxscore: Concert Grosses. Billboard. Nashville, Tennessee. Nielsen Business Media, Inc.. January 29, 2020. July 28, 2007. 119. 30. 38.
- Billboard Boxscore: Concert Grosses. Billboard. Nashville, Tennessee. Nielsen Business Media, Inc.. January 29, 2020. July 21, 2007. 119. 29. 24.
- Billboard Boxscore: Concert Grosses. Billboard. Nashville, Tennessee. Nielsen Business Media, Inc.. January 29, 2020. July 14, 2007. 119. 28. 11.
- Billboard Boxscore: Concert Grosses. Billboard. Nashville, Tennessee. Nielsen Business Media, Inc.. January 29, 2020. August 25, 2007. 119. 34. 40.
- Billboard Boxscore: Concert Grosses. Billboard. Nashville, Tennessee. Nielsen Business Media, Inc.. January 29, 2020. August 11, 2007. 119. 32. 12.
- Billboard Boxscore: Concert Grosses. Billboard. Nashville, Tennessee. Nielsen Business Media, Inc.. January 29, 2020. September 15, 2007. 119. 37. 29.