Multi-platinum selling group, Celtic Woman, Has the
spot on the world albums music charts. For the week of February 20, 2010. And their Cd The Greatest Journey is still #3 after 67 weeks on the charts.
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And they have scored their second Top 10 album debut on the Billboard Top 200 landing at #9 with Songs from the Heart. The album is also the group’s fifth release to debut at #1 on the Billboard World Music Chart. In addition, the companion live concert DVD debuts at #1 on the Billboard Top Music DVD Chart. The group will embark on a nationwide 75+ city brand-new tour beginning February 9th in Roanoke, VA and include two nights at Radio City Music Hall on February 26th and 27th. With success on both the Billboard Top 200 and World Music charts, Celtic Woman transcends the Irish music and classical crossover genres carving out a place in adult contemporary music with their signature style.
The new CD features studio recorded versions of songs performed during their 5th PBS TV Special “Songs from the Heart- Live at Powerscourt House & Gardens.” The TV special can be enjoyed on the companion live DVD - Songs from the Hear- Live. Beautifully capturing the pure essence of Celtic Woman, this new musical experience showcases the celestial sounds of vocalists Lisa Kelly, Chloë Agnew, Lynn Hilary and Alex Sharpe along with the dynamic inventiveness of Celtic Violinist Máiréad Nesbitt. The Songs from the Heart CD and DVD include contemporary hits like Mariah Carey’s “When You Believe” and Billy Joel’s “Goodnight My Angel” as well as the Irish classics “Galway Bay” and “My Lagan Love”. Fans can also purchase the Songs from the Heart Deluxe Experience Edition CD which includes an 18-month desktop calendar, heart charm keepsake and VIP access to a virtual Celtic Woman online community.
As a unique all-female ensemble, Celtic Woman continues to have mainstream success without the aid of traditional sales drivers such as radio or video airplay. No other all-female ensemble of this particular adult contemporary genre can claim 5 million albums sold, two top 10 album debuts on the Billboard Top 200, 3 gold and platinum albums, 4 Top 5 Releases on the Billboard Top Video chart and a million concert tickets sold. They have succeeded by connecting directly to fans via their Public Television specials, their frequent touring and then having those fans share the experience with friends and loved ones.
Celtic Woman recently performed at the National Christmas Tree Lighting in Washington D.C. joining entertainers like Sheryl Crow, Common, Jordin Sparks and Ray LaMontagne. As a testament to the group’s ability to cross musical and cultural boundaries, the group was invited to perform on ABC’s Dancing With The Stars singing for 23 million viewers while their PBS TV specials have dominated the broadcast airwaves over the past five years.
SONGS FROM THE HEART 2010 TOUR
• 2/9 Roanoke, VA Roanoke Civic Center
• 2/10 Roanoke, VA Roanoke Civic Center
• 2/11 Roanoke, VA Roanoke Civic Center
• 2/13 Durham, NC Durham Performing Arts Center
• 2/14 Greenville, SC Bi-Lo Center Arena
• 2/15 Atlanta, GA The Fox Theater
• 2/16 Atlanta, GA The Fox Theater
• 2/18 Charlotte, NC Ovens Auditorium
• 2/19 Charlottesville, VA John Paul Jones Arena
• 2/20 Baltimore, MD France-Merrick PAC
• 2/21 Baltimore, MD France-Merrick PAC / 2 shows
• 2/23 Erie, PA Warner Theatre
• 2/24 Wilkes Barre, PA Wachovia Arena
• 2/26 New York, NY Radio City Music Hall
• 2/27 New York, NY Radio City Music Hall
• 2/28 Manchester, NH Verizon Wireless Arena
• 3/2 Reading, PA Sovereign Center
• 3/3 Schenectady, NY Proctors Theatre
• 3 /4 Schenectady, NY Proctors Theatre
• 3/6 Wallingford, CT Chevrolet Theatre / 2 shows
• 3/9 Providence, RI Providence PAC
• 3/10 Providence, RI Providence PAC
• 3/12 Boston, MA The Wang Theater
• 3/13 Boston, MA The Wang Theater
• 3/14 Boston, MA The Wang Theater
• 3/16 Hershey, PA GIANT Center
• 3/17 Fairfax, VA Patriots Center
• 3/19 Pittsburgh, PA Mellon Arena
• 3/20 Cleveland, OH State Theatre
• 3/21 South Bend, IN Morris PAC
• 3/23 Madison, WI Alliant Energy Center
• 3/24 St. Paul, MN Xcel Energy Center
• 3/25 Milwaukee, WI Milwaukee Theater
• 3/27 Indianapolis, IN Murat Theatre
• 3/28 Cincinnati, OH Arnoff Center / 2 shows
• 3/30 St. Louis, MO Fabulous Fox Theatre
• 3/31 St. Louis, MO Fabulous Fox Theatre
• 4/1 Ft. Wayne, IN Embassy Theatre
• 4/2 Louisville, KY Palace Theatre
• 4/3 Louisville, KY Palace Theatre
• 4/6 Grand Rapids, MI Van Andel Arena
• 4/7 Detroit, MI Fox Theater
• 4/9 Rosemont, IL Rosemont Theatre
• 4/10 Rosemont, IL Rosemont Theatre
• 4/11 Peoria, IL Peoria Civic Center
• 4/13 Knoxville, TN Civic Auditorium
• 4/14 Birmingham, AL BJCC
• 4/16 Pensacola, FL Pensacola Civic Center
• 4/17 Jacksonville, FL Moran Theatre
• 4/18 St. Petersburg, FL Mahaffey Theater
• 4/20 West Palm Beach, FL Kravis Center
• 4/21 West Palm Beach, FL Kravis Center
• 4/22 Orlando, FL Amway Arena
• 4/23 Tallahassee, FL Leon County Civic Center
• 4/24 Baton Rouge, LA Baton Rouge River Center
• 4/26 Memphis, TN Orpheum Theater
• 4/27 Memphis, TN Orpheum Theater
• 4/28 Little Rock, AR Robinson Center
• 4/30 Houston, TX Toyota Center
• 5/1 Grand Prairie, TX Nokia Theatre
• 5/2 San Antonio, TX Majestic Theater
• 5/5 Tempe, AZ Gammage Auditorium
• 5/6 Los Angeles, CA Gibson Amphitheater
• 5/7 San Diego, CA Civic Theatre
• 5/8 Ontario, CA CB Bank Arena
• 5/9 Sacramento, CA Memorial Auditorium
• 5/11 Seattle, WA Paramount Theater
• 5/12 Seattle, WA Paramount Theater
• 5/13 Seattle, WA Paramount Theater
• 5/15 Vancouver, BC General Motors Place
• 5/17 Edmonton, AB Rexall Place
• 5/18 Calgary, AB Stampede Corral
• 5/20 Spokane, WA INB Performing Arts Center
• 5/21 Boise, ID Morrison Center
• 5/22 Salt Lake City, UT Energy Solutions Arena
Mike Parker
Entertainment Examiner
February 3, 5:20 PM
