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SHANIA TWAIN ANNOUNCES SUPERSTAR RESIDENCY AT THE
COLOSSEUM AT CAESARS PALACE BEGINNING DECEMBER 2012
SHANIA: STILL THE ONE BRINGS COUNTRY FLAIR EXCLUSIVELY TO THE COLOSSEUM FOR THE FIRST TIME
TICKETS FOR DECEMBER 2012 SHOW DATES GO ON-SALE SUNDAY, JUNE 19
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Press Release
June 8, 2011
LAS VEGAS (JUNE 8, 2011) Shania Twain, international superstar and the worlds best-selling female country artist of all time, confirmed today her widely-speculated return to the stage and vocal spotlight with a two-year residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. The music icon will bring all of her biggest hits in her new show SHANIA: STILL THE ONE exclusively to The Colosseum beginning December 1, 2012.
Tickets for the first 10 performances of SHANIA: STILL THE ONE go on pre-sale to American Express card members tonight, Wednesday, June 8 the moment Shania announces the winner of Male Video of the Year on the 2011 CMT Music Awards airing on CMT. Tickets go on-sale to the public Sunday, June 19, 2011 at 10 a.m. PT.
December 2012 Dates: (Please note 2012 NOT 2011) 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9, 11, 12, 14, 15
Prices range from $55 to $250, plus applicable fees, and may be purchased by calling 800.745.3000, online at www.shaniainvegas.com and in person at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace Box Office, open daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. PT. For groups of 20 or more, call 702.731.7208.
This past year has been such an amazing journey and to find myself poised to play at The Colosseum is truly magical, said Shania. The Colosseum is an iconic location with unmatched energy, and Im excited to bring a pop/country spin to the city. People from all over the world travel to Las Vegas and Im so thrilled to be able to share my music with a truly global audience.
Fresh on the heels of receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and with her first memoir entitled From This Moment On climbing the New York Times Best Sellers list, Shania Twains meteoric star continues to shine bright. Her docu-series on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network "Why Not? With Shania Twain" debuted on May 8th as the-highest rated premier to date for the network. Her final episode in which she reveals her decision to return to the stage airs on OWN Sunday, June 12 at 10:00 PM/ET; 9:00 PM/CT.
We work hard living up to the mission of making The Colosseum The Home to the Greatest Entertainers in the World, and with the addition of Shania Twain, we have exceeded our goal. said John Meglen, President and co-CEO of AEG Live/Concerts West. The Colosseum proudly continues its rich tradition of shining the spotlight on world-class stars.
With STILL THE ONE kicking off in December 2012, Shania Twain joins fellow Canadian national-treasure Celine Dion, and international superstars Elton John and Rod Stewart as resident headliners at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace.
Without question, Shania Twain is an international superstar and one of the most beloved icons in country music, said Gary Selesner, Caesars Palace president. We couldnt be more thrilled to welcome her as The Colosseums first-ever country music resident headliner. We are looking forward to Shanias triumphant return to the stage with many powerful and memorable performances at Caesars Palace.
An amazing and accomplished singer and songwriter, Shania Twain is a phenomenon. With more than 75 million albums sold worldwide, she is the top-selling female country artist of all time; has multi-platinum album sales in 32 countries; has the eighth-biggest selling album of all time in the U.S. and 18 top ten songs, eight of which reached #1.
Most amazing of all, Shania has reached beyond all feasible music boundaries with just four studio albums three of which have received Diamond certification by the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) for sales of 10 million copies in the U.S. She is the only female artist to have three consecutive albums sell more than 10 million copies.
For additional show and ticket information, visit www.shaniainvegas.com or follow updates from The Colosseum at Caesars Palace on Twitter @ColosseumatCP.
About AEG Live
AEG Live, the live-entertainment division of Los Angeles-based AEG, is dedicated
to all aspects of live contemporary music performance. AEG Live is comprised
of touring, festival, exhibition, broadcast, merchandise and special event
divisions, fifteen regional offices and owns, operates or exclusively books
thirty-five state-of-the-art venues. The current and recent concert tour
roster includes artists such as Taylor Swift, The Black Eyed Peas, Bon Jovi,
Usher, Carrie Underwood, Daughtry, Justin Bieber, Leonard Cohen, Wisin &
Yandel, Kenny Chesney, P!nk and Paul McCartney. The company is also currently
producing residency shows in Las Vegas including Celine Dion and Rod Stewart
at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace and Barry Manilow at Paris Las Vegas.
Our exhibition portfolio boasts the most successful exhibition of all time,
Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs, which has attracted
more than 7 million visitors since 2005. AEG Live is also the largest producer
of music festivals in North America from the critically acclaimed Coachella
Music & Arts Festival to Stagecoach and New Orleans Jazz & Heritage
Festival. www.aeglive.com
About Caesars Palace
Caesars Palace is the worlds best known resort-casino, celebrating
the grandeur that was Rome, in an 85-acre destination location that sets
the standard for entertainment, dining and luxury. Reigning at the heart
of the Las Vegas Strip, Caesars Palace ranks among the worlds top luxury
resorts known for its originality and beauty. The resort features 3,300 hotel
guest rooms and suites, 23 diverse restaurants and cafes, five-acre Garden
of the Gods pools and gardens, 50,000 square foot Qua Baths & Spa and
300,00 square feet of premium meeting and convention space. The 4,300-seat
Colosseum sits just steps from celebrity chef restaurants and the acclaimed
Forum Shops at Caesars Palace. The resort spotlights world class entertainers
including Celine Dion, Elton John, Jerry Seinfeld and more. Find Caesars
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