Top 10 Pop Concerts for 2010

LOCATIONS INCLUDE: Tulsa (Oklahoma), Salt Lake City (Utah), and Memphis (Tennessee)

DATES: Friday, May 14- Saturday, September 4, 2010

PRICES: $29.50-$49.50

WEBSITE: http://www.justinbiebermusic.com

DESCRIPTION: Pop-singing sensation Justin Bieber will play a series of shows across the United States. Promoting his debut album "My World", Bieber will perform several top 40 hits including "One Time" and "One Less Lonely Girl". First recognized from the popular Youtube website, Bieber gained several recognition from adoring fans, musicians, and record executives. In 2008, Bieber signed his first major record label contract with Island Records (home to recording artist Usher). Since the successful album "My World", Bieber has played out to sold-out shows across the world. He will bring this phenomenal experience to the states when he kicks off his tour on May 14, 2010.

LADY GAGA

LOCATIONS INCLUDE: Cleveland (Ohio) and Raleigh (North Carolina)

DATES: July 14-September 19, 2010

PRICES: $49.50-$85.00

WEBSITE: http://www.ladygaga.com/events

DESCRIPTION: Presented by Lady Gaga, the Monster Ball Tour kicks off Wednesday, July 14 in Cleveland, Ohio. Known for her successful hits "Just Dance" and "Paparazzi", Lady Gaga will bring her piano, singing, and entertaining skills to venues across the Nation as she performs live. During a Ryan Seacrest interview, Lady Gaga referred to the tour as a "musical" rather than a concert, as she tells different stories through each individual song played during the tour. Lady Gaga will wind down stateside as the tour makes its final stop in Raleigh, North Carolina on September 19. 2010.

SHAKIRA

LOCATIONS INCLUDE: Uncasville (Connecticut) and Rosemont (Illinois)

DATES: Friday, September 1-October 29, 2010

PRICES: $9.50-$149.50

WEBSITE: http://www.shakira.com

DESCRIPTION: Colombian-born native Shakira will play selected cities across the country in support of her 2009 top-40 album "She Wolf". Best known for her dance moves and vocals, Shakira continues to amaze fans with her natural talent. Shakira has become a household fixture since 2001's Laundry Service. The first English-Spanish album spawned several top 40 hits including "Underneath Your Clothes", "Whenever, Wherever", and "Objection (Tango). Her latest album "She Wolf" features several electronic/dance inspired tunes which reintroduces fans to the entertainer, dancer, and singer known as Shakira.

AMERICAN IDOL TOUR 2010

LOCATIONS INCLUDE: Tennessee (Knoxville), Texas (Dallas), and California (Los Angeles)

DATES: July 1-September 14, 2010

PRICES: Have Yet to be announced. Tickets will go on sale May 15, 2010.

WEBSITE: http://www.americanidol.com

DESCRIPTION: The top 10 contestants from Season 9 will tour live across select cities across the Nation. With stops in Tennessee, Texas, and California the contestants will perform cover songs which were performed live on the reality competition. American Idol contestants scheduled to perform live are Crystal Bowersox, Casey James, Tim Urban, Katie Stevens, Michael Lynche, Siobhan Magnus, Aaron Kelly, Andrew Garcia, Lee Dewyze, and Didi Benami.

JONAS BROTHERS

LOCATIONS INCLUDE: Texas (San Antonio), Tennessee (Nashville), and Arkansas (Little Rock)

DATES: July 27-October 17, 2010

PRICES: Presale is between May 15-22, 2010. Prices to be announced.

WEBSITE: http://www.jonasbrothers.com

DESCRIPTION: The Jonas Brothers will perform alongside Demi Lovato and the entire cast of Camp Rock 2. The Jonas Brothers and Demi Lovato will perform hits from their individual albums as well as from Camp Rock. The Jonas Brothers are touring in support of their latest album "Lines, Vines, and Trying Times", while Demi Lovato is touring for 2009's "Here We Go Again".

BLACK EYED PEAS

LOCATIONS INCLUDE: Massachusetts (Boston), Illinois (Rosemont), and Missouri (St. Louis)

DATES: August 3-14, 2010

PRICES: $47-$79.50

WEBSITE: http://www.blackeyedpeas.com

DESCRIPTION: The Black Eyed Peas will be on tour in support of their latest album "The E.N.D.". The concert will be turned into a nightclub, to provide the best and most enjoying experience for fans. The Black Eyed Peas will perform several chart-topping hits including "Imma Be", "I Gotta Feeling", and "Boom Boom Pow".

TAYLOR SWIFT

LOCATIONS INCLUDE: Louisiana (Baton Rouge), D.C. (Washington) , and New York (Long Island)

DATES: May 15-July 5, 2010

PRICES: $25-$69.50

WEBSITE: http://www.taylorswift.com

DESCRIPTION: In support of her albums "Taylor Swift" and "Fearless", Pop/Country music star Taylor Swift will be on tour across selected cities in the United States. After having several top-40 tracks, Swift embarks on her very first concert tour. The concert tour features several costume changes, with Swift singing songs such as "Teardrops on my Guitar", "Fifteen", and "Love Story". Most of the concert tours are sold-out, with exception of a few towards the end of the tour. On June 22, Taylor Swift will be performing at the "Nashville Rising" concert to benefit those who lost everything in the 2010 Nashville floods.

RIHANNA AND KE$HA

LOCATIONS INCLUDE: Nevada (Las Vegas), Texas (Dallas), and Georgia (Atlanta)

DATES: July 2-August 25, 2010

PRICES: $20.25-$90.25

WEBSITE: http://www.rihannanow.com

DESCRIPTION: R&B singer Rihanna and Nashville native/Pop singer Ke$ha will be on tour for the "Last Girl on Earth" concert tour. The tour is in support of Rihanna's latest album "Rated R". The tour features a set list including songs "Hard", "Rehab", "Don't Stop the Music", and "Pon de Replay" just to name a few. There are plenty of costume changes, outstanding props, and gigantic screens for effects. Ke$ha, known for her hits "Tik Tok" and "Blah Blah Blah" will open for Rihanna on the 2010 tour.

TRAIN

LOCATIONS: Mississippi (Biloxi), Texas (Houston), and Georgia (Atlanta)

DATES: May 21-September 19, 2010

PRICES: $19-$49

WEBSITE: http://www.trainline.com

DESCRIPTION: Known ever since 2001's "Drops of Jupiter", Train has gained much success with their writing and musical sounds. The singles "Drops of Jupiter" and "Meet Virginia" was an instant success around the globe. After the popular release of this album, Train went on to release three more albums including 2009's "Save me, San Francisco". The album featured Train's most successful song yet, "Hey Soul Sister". With lead vocalist Patrick Monahan delivering powerful vocals, this makes a good reason why Train's concert tour will be a major success.

NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK

LOCATIONS: New York (New York City), Indiana (Hammond), and Connecticut (Mashantucket)

PRICES: $55-$75

WEBSITE: http://www.nkotb.com

DESCRIPTION: The members of New Kids on the Block having to open more gigs/venues for eager fans. The group will play their all-time hits from the early 90's-present. The New Kids on the Block will perform hits such as "Step by Step" and "Hangin' Tough". Since releasing their latest album "The Block", New Kids on the Block have been hard at work trying to promote their recent work, along with playing old school favorites that fans of all ages can enjoy The New Kids on the Block have played to sold-out venues and casinos around the country.