US Open of Surfing – Huntington Beach
Huntington Beach CA, July 18 – 27 – Honda US Open of Surfing presented by O’Neill
The event is anchored by North America’s highest-rated qualifying event and world’s largest professional surfing competition – the Honda US Open of Surfing presented by O’Neill. The heavily
attended professional surfing competition draws over 400,000 spectators annually and is celebrating it’s 15th anniversary.
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Carrie Underwood
“God put us here on this carnival ride
We close our eyes never knowing
Where it will take us next”
–Wheel of the World
There is the whirlwind, and then there is the young woman at its center. The key to Carrie Underwood may lie in knowing that, three years down the road, the two remain separate. For all the awards, the record sales, the chart-topping hits, the non-stop schedule and the incessant media attention, Carrie remains firmly in touch with the shy Oklahoma college student she was before becoming a star. Through all of it, she retains a genuine likeability that, coupled with her enormous talent, goes a long way toward explaining the phenomenal nature of her success. Read more
Chris Daughtry
Emboldened by a collection of arena-tempered anthems and hand-crafted gems, Chris formed a band around the foundry of songs that make up DAUGHTRY before any of the accolades rolled in – hitting the road almost on instinct – eager to share his hardscrabble journey – his emotional diary of sorts – with who else but his fans. Secure enough to become a passenger on such a revelatory train ride – You walk through a lot of doors for a moment like this, he says I’m enjoying every minute,- he has personified the heart and soul of this elusive rock allegory without sacrificing one combustible ion of his authenticity. A trait that has always been his calling card whether writing, singing, performing or bonding with his newly minted band with whom he also shares his success. Read more
Jessica Simpson
Jessica Simpson has taken the music, fashion and entertainment industries by storm. A talented artist with universal appeal, she has become an international star and media darling.
Born and raised outside of Dallas, Texas, Jessica began her performing career by sharing the stage with famous gospel acts such as Kirk Franklin, God’s Property and Ce Ce Winans. With her unmistakable voice and unique pop sound, Jessica caught the eye of Columbia Records executive Tommy Mottola. After joining a tour in support of the boy-band 98 Degrees, she quickly burst onto the music scene in 1999 with her debut release Sweet Kisses. Her RIAA-certified double platinum debut featured Jessica’s massive breakthrough hit, “I Wanna Love You Forever,” which hit #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Read more
