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Reba McEntire/Kelly Clarkson “2 Worlds 2 Voices” 2008 tour kicked off last Wednesday night with great celebration at the Nutter Center in Dayton, Ohio. She also has a valentines CD coming out featuring a rendition of Restless Heart’s “I’ll still be loving you” which hit #1 on the Billboard charts almost 21 years ago.

2 Worlds, 2 Voices Tour Dates

Jan. 17 Dayton, OH, Nutter Center
Jan. 18 Louisville, KY, Freedom Hall
Jan. 19 Morgantown, WV, WVU Coliseum
Jan. 24 Norfolk, VA, Norfolk Scope
Jan. 25 Winston Salem, NC, Lawrence Joel Coliseum
Jan. 26 Fayetteville, NC, Crown Center
Jan. 31 Wichita, KS, Kansas Coliseum
Feb. 1 Tulsa, OK, Mabee Center
Feb. 2 Bossier City, LA, CenturyTel Center
Feb. 7 St. Charles, MO, Family Arena
Feb. 8 Indianapolis, IN, Conseco Fieldhouse
Feb. 9 Rockford, IL, MetroCentre
Feb. 14 Tupelo, MS, BancorpSouth Arena
Feb. 15 Jonesboro, AR, ASU Convocation Center
Feb. 16 Kansas City, MO, Sprint Center

I can’t say I’m a supporter of this latest career move. Just because someone let you throw on a pair of daisy dukes doesn’t mean you’re the next heart of the southland! Billboard reports that this Texas pop princess is really just a country girl at heart:

“I am a country girl,” says Jessica Simpson. “I grew up in Texas, and country music was what I listened to. I always wanted to make a country album, but I wanted to wait until the time was right.”

“I think there is a strength in female country artists,” Simpson adds, citing Martina McBride, Shania Twain, Faith Hill and Reba McEntire as some of her inspirations.

Asked what has surprised her most since starting the follow-up to 2006’s “A Public Affair,” Simpson says, “Nashville is a very warm city. The people are friendly and kind. There is a sense of community, which thrives on music. There is no animosity … only respect for one another’s talent.”

Well Jessica, may you find much respect, and hopefully a little talent in your new endeavor. Her newest project is due out of Capitol Nashville later this year.
~WC~