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Nick’s US I’m Taking Off tour has started tonight in Nashville, TN. Thanks to Rachel we have the setlist. Which seems to be the same as it was in Canada.
I’m Taking Off
Blow Your Mind
Not The Other Guy/Somebody Told Me (The Killers)
I Got You
Special
Nothing Left To Lose
Great Divide/With or Without You
Incomplete
Do I Have To Cry For You
So Far Away
Larger Than Life/Fresh
Just One Kiss
Falling Down (Acoustic)
I Want It That Way
Burning Up/Do You Think I’m Sexy
If you’re looking to get on Nick Carter’s good side, address him as Lord Balgrott, his “World of Warcraft” character. The former teen heartthrob is such a fan of the online role-playing game that he changed his Twitter avatar to an illustration of the white-bearded guild leader.
It’s not the type of career move — yes, social media management is a part of the game in 2012 — many would expect from the handsome, blue-eyed member of the Backstreet Boys. But compared to his pop peers, Carter, 31, has had one of the strangest career arcs, full of chart-topping hits and embarrassing personal lows.
Drinking, as evidenced by a 2005 DUI arrest, was the cause of many of the singer’s problems.
“My main vice of choice was alcohol, but to the extent of overindulgence and abuse,” Carter said.
It all came to a head in 2008, when Carter was diagnosed with the life-threatening heart disease cardiomyopathy, a result of his hard-partying lifestyle. It got so bad, Carter told People magazine in 2009, that he “went nuts” with alcohol and cocaine the night before the test results came back.
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A new date for the NKOTBSB tour has been announced. A second show in Melbourne, Australia.
May 18, 2012 – Rod Laver Arena
Fan Club Presale: 9am Melbourne time on Wednesday, February 1st
VIP Upgrade Presale: 9am Melbourne time on Wednesday, February 1st
Tickets go on sale to the general public on Wednesday, February 8th at 9am Melbourne time.
As a Boyband Enthusiast, the first album I remember listening to was the Jackson 5. The first concert I attended was the New Kids on the Block. And though for several years in the 90’s, it seemed boybands might become extinct, by the time I got to college, the craze had circled back around with a vengeance. I attended my first Backstreet Boys concert in 2001 and had a blast, but I didn’t really get to see what all the fuss was about until last summer, when I attended four shows on the NKOTBSB tour and came away from the experience a full-blown Backstreet Boys fan.
Though all four guys elicit ear-piercing squeals from the ladies, it seems none so much as its youngest member and, coincidentally, my fellow Nashvillian, Nick Carter. And while Backstreet Boys will head overseas with the New Kids on the Block this spring to continue their wildly successful run, Nick has a little business to tend to on the homefront first – a nationwide solo tour. His latest solo effort is aptly titled “I’m Taking Off” – why? “I felt like this was my moment,” explains Nick. “I’m rising to the occasion and taking off.” As an accomplished writer, producer, and director, with a solo career that has resulted in more than one million albums sold worldwide, and the next leg of the NKOTBSB tour on the horizon, it seems the Backstreet Boy has become a Backstreet Man. And who better to weigh in on mysterious male behavior?
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Nick Carter, 31, bad boy singer from the Backstreet Boys, is bringing a new tour February 10 to the Crofoot Ballroom in Pontiac to support his second solo album “I’m Taking Off.”
The show in metro Detroit is special because Carter agreed to a backstage visit with 30-year-old Sarah Cheek, a longtime fan who was recently diagnosed with fourth stage breast cancer — after her husband reached out and said it would be her dream come true. What should she expect?
“We’re just going to have fun,” Carter said. “It’s going to be a great experience… They ask questions, and you have to feel the situation out. You never know what you’re going to get. Sometimes they’re shy. Other times they’re open and want to know everything. You just have to fun with it. I’m a normal guy. To them it might seem like I’m not …But I’m a normal guy.”
After 10 years of alcoholism and drug abuse, Carter revealed in 2009 he had a serious heart condition — cardiomyopathy — that could have led to death if he continued on a destructive path. But he’s now clean and sober.
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On Febraury 4th Nick will be at Q102 Philadelphia’s Studio Q at the iHeartRadio Theater. Where he’ll perform and do a interview. Q102 will be giving away a chance to attend and even meet Nick.
The event will be streamed on Q102′s website live at 3pm EST.
For all the details on how to see Nick perform and meet him vist Q102′s website here.
Pop star shines with his second solo endeavor
Backstreet Boy Nick Carter has broken away from the pack and is touring in support of his sophomore album, I’m Taking Off. He’ll make his first stop on Jan. 28 at the Hard Rock Hotel’s Vanity nightclub, where he’ll not only perform an acoustic set but also show off his skills with a special DJ performance. He recently spoke with Las Vegas Magazine’s Kiko Miyasato about his new album and reveals if a seventh BSB release is in the works.
Q: Tell me the story behind your 2011 solo album I’m Taking Off.
A: The album is really sort of a coming out party for me. It’s my best to date. I wrote pretty much all of the songs, so I was able to put into my music all of my experiences, (from) my experiences with different writers to my different experiences in life. I was really able to pour it all into this album.
Q: Are there any tracks that are close to your heart?
A: I really love the song “Falling Down”; it’s one of my favorite songs I’ve ever written. I think every writer comes to a point in their life where they want to write a song that touches them, and that’s what that song does.
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Nick will be doing a interview with Celebuzz and they’re allowing fans to ask any question they want. When this will be posted we’re not sure. But I’ll be sure to post it when it’s up.
To submit your question to Nick head over to Celebuzz and post your questions in the comments below the post reguarding this.
As we know Nick’s single “Burning Up” is sent to radio stations in the US. A few stations have already started playing the song. Some are asking for votes.
This week Kiss 95.1 in Charlotte, NC has Nick’s single up for airplay votes. The more votes that like the song the more likely it will get played on the radio. Let’s help Nick and get his song played!
Click here to vote for Nick’s single!
Update: the voting is over and Nick had the majority of votes for kiss it. 97.56%.
Nick sent out some tweets about Burning Up being sent to radio stations today and will go for adds on January 24th.
Ok kiddies, burning up is shipping to radio today and goes for ads on the 24th of this month. I’m so nervous, this means that your gonna…
Hear me on the radio? OMG! What will the people say? Lol.
To all the radio stations in America that have my song “burning up ” please don’t be upset when my super passionate fans call you. They mean no harm… That is unless you don’t play da record. Muuuhahahahahhaah! JK I’ll hold em off…for now.