Grammy winners Evanescence will be performing on December 11, 2011 at the Nobel Peace Prize concert in Norway, one day after the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony. This year’s Nobel Peace Prize honorees include President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, women’s right activist Leymah Gbowee, and democracy activist Tawakkul Karman of Yemen. Also set to perform at the prestigious event are David Gray, vocalist Jill Scott, Sugarland, and Glee‘s Matthew Morrison.
130 countries will broadcast the concert which will also be streamed live on CNN International.
In addition to performing at the Nobel Peace Prize concert, Evanescence has announced seven dates off of their North American tour with Rival Sons. Tickets will go on sale on December 7, 2011. For more info, visit the band’s official site www.evanescence.com.
TOUR DATES:
DATE CITY VENUE ON SALE
January 13 Littlejohn Coliseum Clemson, SC Dec. 9
January 14 Tabernacle Atlanta, GA Dec. 9
January 16 Morsani Hall Tampa, FL Dec. 9
January 17 Hard Rock Live Hollywood, FL Dec. 10
January 18 House of Blues Orlando, FL Dec. 10
January 20 IP Casino Biloxi, MS Nov. 18
January 21 Verizon Arena Little Rock, AR Dec. 16
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Evanescence is fronted by one of rock’s most recognizable female voices, Amy Lee. Going into the release of their third studio album, the band has sold more than 23-million records world-wide and have amassed multiple music awards including 2 Grammys. Their 2003 debut studio album, Fallen, sold 17 million copies world wide and produced the global hit “Bring Me To Life,” which reached #5 on the American Billboard charts. The album earned the band two Grammy Awards in 2004 for Best New Artist and Best Hard Rock Performance. The band’s follow up was 2006’s The Open Door, which sold more than 6 million copies worldwide and spawned the hit “Call Me When You’re Sober.” Evanescence is Amy Lee (vocals, piano), Terry Balsamo (guitar), Troy McLawhorn (guitar), Tim McCord (bass) and Will Hunt (drums).
