EMILIO RÁBAGO III
LAREDO MORNING TIMES
One of the globe’s hottest acts will be making its way back to Laredo in the fall.
Shakira, arguably the biggest female superstar in the Latin music world, will perform at Laredo Energy Arena on Wednesday, Oct. 6.
According to a news release from Live Nation, the concert’s promoter, Shakira has received more than 214 global award nominations and has sold more than 50 million albums worldwide.
Known for her sexy, hip-shaking shows, Shakira has only toured the United States twice, back in 2002-2003 and 2006.
The 2006 tour, promoting her album “Oral Fixation,” grossed more than $100 million, according to the release.
That’s proof she has been on top of Latin music for almost the entire decade.
Recently, her song “Waka Waka (This Time For Africa),” was selected as the official anthem of the 2010 World Cup, which begins on June 11.
The Grammy-award-winning singer and songwriter has been pounding out hit after hit, most recently with her latest album “She Wolf,” released last November.
“She Wolf” follows the 2005 Platinum-certified “Oral Fixation Vol. 2,” which spawned the hit single “Hips Don’t Lie.” That track reached the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100, was No. 1 in 55 countries and became the most played song in U.S. pop radio history.
“She Wolf” continues to grow in popularity with singles such as “Gypsy,” “She Wolf” and “Give It Up To Me,” a track that features rapper Lil’ Wayne.
It’s not the first time the Colombian of Lebanese decent mesmerizes a Laredo audience. In February 2003, Shakira tickets sold out almost immediately. Arena officials were so thrilled with ticket sales, they added a second date.
Shakira sold out the arena on back-to-back weekdays. That has been the only act to score that achievement.
Tickets for the Shakira show go on sale on Friday, June 4, at 10 a.m. by calling (800) 745-3000 and through Livenation.com.
(Emilio Rábago III may be reached at 728-2564 or e-mail erabago@lmtonline.com)
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