Brad Paisley wrapped his Hershey's Presents Bonfires and Amplifiers Tour this past weekend and drew more than one million fans during the tour's run.
February 26, 2008 – The tour was so successful after opening in April of 2007 that a third leg was added, extending it through February of 2008. Taylor Swift, Rodney Atkins, Kellie Pickler, Jack Ingram and Chuck Wicks have all served as opening acts during the tour, which visited 94 cities over a ten–month period.
Brad's Tour Draws A Million - The Scoop - Country Weekly Magazine
February 26, 2008
BRAD PAISLEY WRAPS BONFIRES AND AMPLIFIERS TOUR
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Feb. 25, 2008) ACM and CMA Male Vocalist of the Year Brad Paisley wrapped his Hershey’s Presents Bonfires and Amplifiers Tour this past week-end playing shows in Green Bay, WI, Peoria, IL and Des Moines, IA. The tour visited 94 cities over a 10 month period and played for over 1,000,000 fans. Bonfires and Amplifiers 2007’s first show was April 26, 2007 and the tour was so successful early-on that a third leg was added extending it through Feb. 2008. Taylor Swift, Kellie Pickler, Jack Ingram, Rodney Atkins and Chuck Wicks have all been show openers throughout the tour.
"I was asked prior to the beginning of this tour what I expected from this tour, and my response was that I hoped that people would come out and experience what a great performer Brad is, and I think that has been evidenced by the million or so fans that came out over the course of this run,” says Brian O’Connell, President Nashville Touring – Live Nation. “Brad has solidified his place in not only the country music touring arena, but all genres of music as a true superstar, and I am very proud to be part of his team. I can assure everyone that plans have been in the works for the next chapter of Brad's touring career, and I can tell you that you ain't seen nothing yet! Stay tuned....you really never know what he has up his sleeve!”
After a four-week run at #1 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs and R&R Country chart with “Letter To Me” Paisley’s next single, “I’m Still A Guy” is Radio & Records #1 most-added song at country radio this week with its official impact date still a week away. The playful track is the fourth single following three consecutive #1 hits, “Ticks,” “Online,” and “Letter To Me” from Paisley’s current album, 5th Gear.
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