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Gwen Stefani
"The Sweet Escape"
In 2004, Gwen Stefani, lead singer of the multiple Grammy-winning band No Doubt, invited us into her creative world with Love. Angel. Music. Baby. The pay-off was mindblowing.
Seven million copies sold worldwide, including over 3.8 million in the U.S. Smash hits "Hollaback Girl" (#1 for 4 weeks on Billboard's Hot 100), "Rich Girl" (which featured Eve), "Cool," "Luxurious" and "What You Waiting For?" A sold-out tour. So when it came time for Gwen Stefani to record a second album, you would think there would be pressure - to make not just another great record, but also to satisfy the expectations that come with massive success. Think again. As she's done throughout her career, Gwen hasn't let anyone dictate what she should do. That's because she relies on instinct, integrity, and eclectic, heartfelt sources of inspiration. "For me, the music just brings a lot of confidence. Making music is very rewarding," Gwen says. "It's really fun to have people listen to your music and get something, whatever that is out of it. So when all is said and done, I hope people enjoy it as much as I'm enjoying it."
Gwen's much newly released sophomore album is The Sweet Escape and as she did on Love. Angel. Music. Baby., one of rock/pop's most admired, and just straight-up cool singers, brings an unmistakable ability to cross-pollinate genres with effortless joy. Joining Gwen are fellow sonic adventurers, including The Neptunes, No Doubt's Tony Kanal, Akon, Swizz Beats, Sean Garrett, and Keane's Tim Rice-Oxley. If that line-up seems far-reaching, it's deliberate. "All my inspirations were completely different on this record," Gwen explains. "The last time, it was all about doing a dance record. It was all about '80s-inspired music, the music I danced to when I was growing up. But this time, I felt like I was in a whole different place. I have a lot more melodic songs. There are beats but it's also more. The Sweet Escape is a perfect title because the music takes you away."
Credit success. Marriage. Motherhood. Listen to The Sweet Escape and you hear an artist, and a woman, inspired by the love that surrounds her, on and off the stage. Not surprisingly, The Sweet Escape is dedicated to Gwen's best project, baby Kingston. "I want him to grow up and look back and just know how important he is. He's just the most delicious thing. I have no words for him."
That emotional bond and sheer joy fuels The Sweet Escape. From bass-driven jams to ethereal ballads, this album finds Gwen Stefani in a beautiful place, one that she's willing to share. "You work so hard on the music. It's such an emotional outlet, and for me it's really the hard part of everything. But it's also the fire for everything because it's so emotional. When you're all done with it, to get all made-up, and celebrate, and show it off to everyone it's just an expression of your personality. It just shows who you are without having to use words. Just the music."
Coty signs up Gwen Stefani for range of fragrances
Coty Prestige is launching a series of five fragrances with pop singer Gwen Stefani. The collection, to be called Harajuku Lovers, is due to arrive in stores this September.
The Sweet Escape Tour Announcement
The Sweet Escape Tour presented by Verizon kicks off this April 22nd at Coors Amphitheatre in San Diego, California, and concludes on June 23rd at Irvine, California's Verizon Wireless Amphitheater.
Joining Gwen on tour is the platinum-selling singer Akon, who also sings on and produced the new single, The Sweet Escape. Rounding out the bill is British MC Lady Sovereign.
"I'm excited to have this opportunity to tour with Akon and Lady Sovereign, two original artists that I have so much respect for" Gwen said. "I can't wait to get out there. This show is going to be spectacular!"
Tickets for The Sweet Escape Tour go on sale nationwide Saturday, February 10th. Fans can buy tickets at LiveNation, Ticketmaster and Ticketmaster retail locations nationwide.
Apr-22 San Diego, CA - Coors Amphitheatre**
Apr-24 Fresno, CA - Save Mart Center**
Apr-25 Bakersfield, CA - Rabobank Arena**
Apr-27 Los Angeles, CA - Gibson Amphitheatre***
Apr-28 Phoenix, AZ - Cricket Pavilion
Apr-30 Salt Lake City, UT - The "E" Center
May-02 Denver, CO - Pepsi Center
May-03 Albuquerque, NM - Journal Pavilion
May-05 Dallas, TX - Smirnoff Music Centre
May-06 Houston, TX - Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
May-08 Tampa, FL - Ford Amphitheatre
May-09 West Palm Beach, FL - Sound Advice Amphitheatre
May-11 Atlanta, GA - HiFi Buys Amphitheatre
May-12 Charlotte, NC - Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
May-14 Raleigh, NC - Alltel Pavilion
May-15 Virginia Beach, VA - Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
May-17 Washington DC - Nissan Pavilion
May-18 Holmdel, NJ - PNC Bank Arts Center
May-20 Wantagh, NY - Nikon at Jones Beach Theatre
May-21 Uncasville, CT - Mohegan Sun Arena
May-23 Boston, MA - Tweeter Center
May-24 Philadelphia, PA - Tweeter Center at The Waterfront
May-27 Atlantic City, NJ - Borgata Hotel and Casino***
May-29 Montreal, QC - Bell Centre
May-30 Toronto, ON - Air Canada Centre
Jun-01 Detroit, MI - Palace of Auburn Hills
Jun-02 Indianapolis, IN - Verizon Wireless Music Center
Jun-04 Omaha, NE - Qwest Center
Jun-05 St. Paul, MN - Xcel Energy Center
Jun-07 Milwaukee, WI - Bradley Center
Jun-08 Chicago, IL - First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre
Jun-10 Winnipeg, MB - MTS Centre
Jun-12 Edmonton, AB - Rexall Place
Jun-13 Calgary, AB - Pengrowth Saddledome
Jun-15 Vancouver, BC - General Motors Place
Jun-16 Seattle, WA - White River Amphitheatre
Jun-18 Sacramento, CA - Sleep Train Amphitheatre
Jun-19 San Francisco, CA - Shoreline Amphitheatre
Jun-22 Irvine, CA - Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
Jun-23 Irvine, CA - Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
** Akon only
*** Lady Sovereign only
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