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Sony Ericsson Hits the Road with Mega-Star Usher
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C.-(Business Wire)-September 26, 2008 - Today, fans no longer need to just imagine a personal evening with mega-star Usher as Sony Ericsson announces their headline sponsored dates of his intimate North American concert tour. With 12 shows in the United States and one in Canada, the Sony Ericsson sponsored shows will allow fans to get up close and personal with their favorite artist in intimate venues.
As a part of the ongoing partnership between Usher and Sony Ericsson, Sony Ericsson presents Usher's “One Night Stand Ladies Only†tour in the following cities:
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| November 2 | Atlantic City | Borgata Event Center | ||
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| November 3 | New York | Hammerstein Ballroom | ||
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| November 4 | Washington, DC | Warner Theatre | ||
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| November 5 | Philadelphia | Electric Factory | ||
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| November 7 | Mashantucket, CT | MGM Grand Theatre at Foxwoods | ||
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| November 8 | Toronto, ON | Kool Haus | ||
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| November 10 | Atlanta, GA | The Tabernacle | ||
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| November 12 | Detroit, MI | The Fillmore | ||
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| November 13 | Chicago, IL | House of Blues | ||
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| November 18 | San Francisco, CA | The Warfield | ||
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| November 21 | Las Vegas, NV | The Pearl | ||
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| November 24 | Houston, TX | House of Blues | ||
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| November 25 | Dallas, TX | House of Blues | ||
“We understand that music is a personal expression for many people, which is why Sony Ericsson is dedicated to providing consumers with superior handsets and content to create their own individual music experiences,†said Karen Morris, vice president of marketing for Sony Ericsson North America. “Our partnership with Usher and the 'One Night Stand' tour is a perfect complement to our Walkman products, since both deliver unique and personal music experiences.â€
Usher commented, “I’m so looking forward to getting out there and doing what I do best…up close and personal. I have a long-term partnership with Sony Ericsson that started back in March this year. This tour is the next phase in our relationship - and I am delighted to have them out on the road with me as the headline sponsor of the 'One Night Stand Ladies Only' tour.â€
The Sony Ericsson Walkmanâ„¢ Phone Usher Contest
Sony Ericsson is granting one lucky fan the chance of a lifetime — to meet superstar Usher in person. From now until November 30, fans can enter to win a VIP trip to meet Usher by performing their rendition of Usher's "What's your name?" and submitting the video to www.YouTube.com/SonyEricsson. Terms and conditions apply. See official contest rules for details.
For more information about Sony Ericsson Walkmanâ„¢ phones or Usher's "One Night Stand Ladies Only" visit http://www.sonyericsson.com/us/walkman.
About Sony Ericsson
Sony Ericsson is a top global industry player with sales of over 100 million phones in 2007. Diversity is one of the core strengths of the company, with operations in over 80 countries including manufacturing in China and R&D sites in China, Europe, India, Japan and North America. Sony Ericsson was established as a 50:50 joint venture by Sony and Ericsson in October 2001, with global corporate functions located in London. For more information about Sony Ericsson, please visit www.sonyericsson.com
About Usher
Visit www.usherworld.com
The Liquid Identity logo is a trademark or registered trademark of Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB. Sony and WALKMAN are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. Ericsson is a trademark or registered trademark of Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson. All other marks are the property of their respective owners. © 2008 Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications (USA) Inc. © 2008 LaFace Records LLC. All rights reserved.
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