First-Ever, Five-City Concert Tour Features GRAMMY-Winning and -Nominated Performers
April 03, 2008
LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Recording Academy and T-Mobile USA, Inc. today announced an exciting lineup featuring GRAMMY-winning and -nominated artists scheduled to perform in an exclusive five-city concert tour. Performances will be a collaboration of established and up-and-coming musicians within the genres of pop, rock, hip-hop, R&B, Latin and country. Artists scheduled to perform on the tour include nine-time GRAMMY nominee Busta Rhymes, Cat Power, Colbie Caillat, five-time GRAMMY winner John Legend, Kat Deluna, three-time GRAMMY nominee Kid Rock, four-time GRAMMY winner Missy Elliott, two-time GRAMMY winner Ozomatli, Pitbull, three-time GRAMMY winner Seal and Sean Kingston. The 50th GRAMMY Celebration Concert Tour presented by T-Mobile Sidekick is a unique and intimate musical experience honoring The Recording Academy’s extraordinary heritage and providing music and Sidekick fans the opportunity to be a part of a truly exclusive concert experience.
The tour kicks off in Chicago and will continue throughout the month of April with stops in New York, Miami, Dallas and Los Angeles. Singers/songwriters Cat Power, Colbie Caillat and John Legend will perform at the historic Vic Theatre in Chicago on April 3, the first stop in the five-city tour. Rappers Busta Rhymes and Missy Elliott will headline the next stop at Webster Hall in the heart of the East Village, New York, on April 9. The tour continues on to Miami with Latin artists Kat Deluna, Ozomatli and Pitbull performing at the recently remodeled Fillmore Miami Beach at the historic Jackie Gleason Theatre in the heart of the city’s renowned Art Deco district. Rap-rocker Kid Rock takes the stage at the Granada Theatre in Dallas on April 23. The tour concludes in Los Angeles on April 30 with dance-pop vocalist Seal and rapper Sean Kingston at the Avalon in Hollywood.
"T-Mobile is thrilled to provide Sidekick fans across the nation an opportunity to see some of their favorite artists in an up-close-and-personal unique concert experience," said Mike Belcher, Director of Integrated Marketing, T-Mobile USA, Inc. "This all-star lineup includes some of the industry’s biggest musical acts across rock, pop, R&B, hip-hop and Latin music."
"With this fantastic program, not only does The Recording Academy provide music fans an opportunity to help celebrate our 50th Anniversary, it also pays tribute to some of the artists that have played an important role in the GRAMMY Awards’ meaningful history and gives rising stars a chance to be a part of that legacy," said Evan Greene, Chief Marketing Officer of The Recording Academy.
A limited portion of tickets for the performances will be available only through special, in-store sweepstakes at select T-Mobile retail locations in the five concert cities. Consumers will also have the chance to enter to win a VIP concert package online at the official Sidekick homepage. No purchase is necessary to enter or win the tickets or the VIP concert package. For information on the sweepstakes, including official rules, participating T-Mobile retail locations and how to obtain tickets, please visit www.sidekick.com.1
With its signature swivel screen and full QWERTY keyboard, the T-Mobile Sidekick family of devices are designed for virtually anytime, anywhere communication. With always-on access to e-mail, instant messaging and text messaging, as well as a robust web experience to access sites such as MySpace, Sidekicks provide the luxury of being the center of one’s social circle.
1 Sweepstakes entrants must be U.S. resident 18 years or older residing in designated market area. Void where prohibited. See Official Rules for each sweepstakes at participating retail stores and Sidekick.com.
About The Recording Academy
Established in 1957, The Recording Academy is an organization of musicians, producers, engineers and recording professionals that is dedicated to improving the cultural condition and quality of life for music and its makers. Internationally known for the GRAMMY Awards — the preeminent peer-recognized award for musical excellence and the most credible brand in music — The Recording Academy is responsible for groundbreaking professional development, cultural enrichment, advocacy, education and human services programs. In its 50th year, The Academy continues to focus on its mission of recognizing musical excellence, advocating for the well-being of music makers and ensuring music remains an indelible part of our culture. For more information about The Academy, please visit www.grammy.com.
About T-Mobile USA, Inc.
Based in Bellevue, Wash., T-Mobile USA, Inc., is the U.S. operation of Deutsche Telekom AG’s (NYSE:DT) Mobile Communications Business, and a wholly owned subsidiary of T-Mobile International, one of the world’s leading companies in mobile communications. By the end of the fourth quarter of 2007, 120 million mobile customers were served by the mobile communication segments of the Deutsche Telekom group — 28.7 million by T-Mobile USA — all via a common technology platform based on GSM, the world’s most widely used digital wireless standard. T-Mobile’s innovative wireless products and services help empower people to connect effortlessly to those who matter most. Multiple independent research studies continue to rank T-Mobile highest in numerous regions throughout the U.S. in wireless customer care. For more information, please visit www.t-mobile.com. T-Mobile is a federally registered trademark of Deutsche Telekom AG. Sidekick is a federally registered trademark of T-Mobile USA, Inc.
Contacts
The Recording Academy
Jaime Sarachit, 310-392-3777
jaime.sarachit@grammy.com
or
T-Mobile USA, Inc.
T-Mobile Media Relations, 425-378-4002
mediarelations@t-mobile.com
or
BNC
Tania Kingsrud, 310-854-4800
tkingsrud@bncpr.com
