Love Unleashed Tour
Tour by Martina McBride | |
![]() Promotional banner for the tour | |
Associated album | Reckless |
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Start date | October 14, 2016 |
End date | March 20, 2017 |
Legs | 2 |
No. of shows | 37 in North America |
Martina McBride concert chronology |
The Love Unleashed Tour[1] is the eighth headlining concert tour by American recording artist Martina McBride. Launched in support of McBride's thirteenth studio album, Reckless, the tour included nearly 40 concerts across the United States and Canada.
Background
[edit]The tour was announced in August 2016, while McBride was wrapping up a summer festival outing, which seamlessly transitioned into the tour. Additionally, the singer served as the headlining act for "Band Against Cancer". The tour kicked off in October 2016 with High Valley, Hailey Whitters, and Shelly Fairchild rotating as opening acts. In December 2016, McBride announced the second leg of the tour, in collaboration with CMT's "Next Women of Country".[2] This leg featured spring country artist Lauren Alaina, Post Monroe, and Maggie Rose. The tour concluded in March 2017.
Speaking on the tour, McBride stated:
"With so much tragedy and uncertainty in the world, our family is watching less news and spending more time listening to music, sharing stories over dinner and loving each other. I want this concert to be a place where people can share the common experience of music and how it can work its magic, as only music can.[3]"
Opening acts
[edit]- Hailey Whitters (Leg 1)[4]
- High Valley (Leg 1, select dates)[5]
- Shelly Fairchild (Leg 1, select dates)[6]
- Lauren Alaina (Leg 2)[7]
- Post Monroe (Leg 2, select dates)[8]
- Maggie Rose (Leg 2, select dates)[8]
Setlist
[edit]The following setlist was performed on February 2, 2017, at the Peabody Opera House in St. Louis, Missouri. It does not represent all concerts for the duration of the tour.
- "Love's the Only House"
- "My Baby Loves Me"
- "Blessed"
- "Valentine"
- "Diamond"
- "It Ain't Pretty"
- "When God-Fearin' Women Get the Blues"
- "Life #9"
- "Safe in the Arms of Love
- "I Love You"
- "In My Daughter's Eyes"
- "I'm Gonna Love You Through It"
- "Anyway"
- "Reckless"
- "Help Me Make It Through the Night"
- "(I Never Promised You A) Rose Garden
- "This One's for the Girls"
- "Wild Angels"
- "Whatever You Say"
- "A Broken Wing"
- "Independence Day"
- Encore
- "All You Need Is Love"
- "We'll Pick Up Where We Left Off"
Tour dates
[edit]- Festivals and other miscellaneous performances
- A This concert was a part of "Band Against Cancer"[10]
Box office score data
[edit]Venue | City | Tickets sold / Available | Gross revenue |
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Casino Rama Entertainment Centre | Rama | 3,901 / 4,974 (78%) | $181,269[11] |
Durham Performing Arts Center | Durham | 2,252 / 2,712 (83%) | $103,488[12] |
Ruth Eckerd Hall | Clearwater | 1,262 / 1,500 (84%) | $88,128[13] |
References
[edit]- ^ Dunkerley, Beville (August 16, 2016). "Martina McBride Reveals Love Unleashed Tour Dates". Rolling Stone. Wenner Media. Retrieved July 16, 2018.
- ^ Stefano, Angela (November 29, 2016). "MARTINA MCBRIDE PARTNERS WITH CMT TO EXTEND LOVE UNLEASHED TOUR INTO 2017". The Boot. Retrieved July 16, 2018.
- ^ Shackleford, Tom (August 31, 2017). "Martina McBride throws surprise party for amputee fan". AXS. Anschutz Entertainment Group. Retrieved July 16, 2018.
- ^ "Hailey Whitters". Student Union Board. Iowa State University. September 2017. Retrieved July 16, 2018.
- ^ Wilt, Abgail (July 2016). "Country Duo High Valley On Ricky Skaggs, Faith & Growing Up Without A Radio". Southern Living. Southern Progress Corporation. Retrieved July 16, 2018.
- ^ Smolinski, Jillian (November 30, 2016). "Martina McBride to bring Love Unleashed Tour to Erie". AXS. Anschutz Entertainment Group. Retrieved July 16, 2018.
- ^ Reuter, Annie (July 22, 2016). "Lauren Alaina Gushes Over Martina McBride". Taste of Country. Retrieved July 16, 2018.
- ^ a b "Martina McBride Adds Girls Power to Love Unleashed Tour". Kix Brooks Radio. Cumulus Media. February 1, 2017. Retrieved July 16, 2018.
- ^ Sources for tour dates in North America:
- Konicki, Lisa (August 15, 2016). "Martina McBride Unleashes New Tour". Nash Country Daily. Cumulus Media. Retrieved July 16, 2018.
- "Martina McBride Confirms Love Unleashed Tour Dates for 2017". CMT News. Viacom Media Networks. November 29, 2016. Retrieved July 16, 2018.
- ^ Konc, Riane (May 19, 2016). "MARTINA MCBRIDE AND SARAH CANNON ANNOUNCE TOUR". The Boot. Retrieved July 16, 2018.
- ^ "Current Boxscore". Billboard. Vol. 129, no. 3. Nashville, Tennessee: Eldridge Industries. February 11, 2017. ISSN 0006-2510. Archived from the original on May 31, 2017. Retrieved February 4, 2017.
- ^ "Current Boxscore". Billboard. Vol. 129. Nashville, Tennessee: Eldridge Industries. April 8, 2017. ISSN 0006-2510. Archived from the original on April 3, 2017. Retrieved April 3, 2017.
- ^ "Current Boxscore". Billboard. Vol. 129. Nashville, Tennessee: Eldridge Industries. June 10, 2017. ISSN 0006-2510. Archived from the original on May 31, 2017. Retrieved May 31, 2017.