Pop Artists React To Deadly Indiana State Fair Stage Collapse

Posted on August 13, 2011 by popdirt

Several pop artists are reacting to the tragic news that occurred at the Indiana State Fair on Saturday night, where a large gust of wind brought down a stage at killing at least four and injuring 24, according to officials. Thankfully, among those reacting on Twitter were the artists performing on that stage, and Sugarland, who came away from the collapse unhurt. They tell their followers:

Sara Bareilles (@SaraBareilles): Fortunately we are all safe, but a tragic stage accident has injured some folks in Indiana. Our prayers are with them and their families. :(

Sugarland (@Sugarlandmusic): We are all right. We are praying for our fans, and the people of Indianapolis. We hope you’ll join us. They need your strength.

Watch the horrific collapse as audience members well above the situation in the grandstands react in horror:

Other artists reacting to the situation, which is a fear many of them share performing under similar circumstances:

(@kelly_clarkson): Just saw video footage of the stage collapsing at Sugarland’s show in Indiana. Oh my gosh that is maybe one of scariest things I’ve ever seen. I pray everybody on their crew and the band is okay.
I’m not sure what news is correct or not but I heard the people that died or got injured were fans. Please keep all of their families in your prayers. What a horrible thing to happen.

Matt Nathanson (@mattnathanson): my thoughts and love to @Sugarlandmusic, their crew and their fans tonight.

Official Hot Mess (@OfficialHotMess): Please pray for those affected by the tragedy at the Indiana State Fair

(@michellebranch): Just heard about @sugarlandmusic and the stage collapse in Indy. Sending prayers!!! #MyWorstNightmare

Savannah Outen (@therealsavannah): My prayers go out to the families that were injured in the stage collapse at the Indiana State Fair.. So scary & so sad.

Josh Hoge (@JoshHoge): Indianapolis has been one of my favorite spots since 2006. great city & great music fans! thoughts & prayers go out to you all tonight!

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Sara Bareilles ‘Uncharted’ Video (Director’s Cut)

Posted on March 7, 2011 by popdirt

is out with the director’s cut for her ‘Uncharted’ music video. The song is off the American singer-songwriter’s third studio album ‘Kaleidoscope Heart’, out now on Epic Records. Watch it via YouTube below.

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Sara Bareilles ‘Uncharted’ Video

Posted on March 1, 2011 by popdirt

is out with the music video to her new single ‘Uncharted’, the second release off the American singer-songwriter’s third studio album ‘Kaleidoscope Heart’, out now on Epic Records. Watch it via VH1.com below.

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Sara Bareilles Live At The Warfield

Posted on February 21, 2011 by popdirt

did a live set at The Warfield in San Francisco for VEVO Presents. Watch the singer songwriter perform ‘Uncharted’, ‘Hold My Heart’, ‘Gravity’, ‘King Of Anything’ and a medley of Cee-Lo’s ‘Fu** You’ and her track ‘Gonna Get Over You’ below.

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Sara Bareilles Reacts To Karl Rove Editorial

Posted on November 12, 2010 by popdirt
Sara Bareilles tilts her head

is reacting to an editorial by Karl Rove in the Wall Street Journal which made note of the singer songwriter performing at President Barack Obama’s Las Vegas rally for Sen. Harry Reid in October. Rove wrote, “Her biggest hit, ‘King of Anything’, includes the lyrics, ‘You’ve got the talking down/Just not the listening.’ That pretty well sums up Mr. Obama’s reaction to last week’s midterm.” Former President Bush’s chief adviser argued, “Mr. Obama doesn’t seem to understand that the midterm “shellacking” his party took was an explicit rejection of his policies, especially by independent voters.”

Sarah told her Twitter followers (@SaraBareilles):

To be clear to you: freedom of speech is paramount. But the use of one’s lyrics does not reflect the views of the author. Fo sho.

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Sara Bareilles Performs ‘Fu** You’ At Webster Hall

Posted on November 12, 2010 by popdirt

covered Cee Lo Green’s hit song ‘Fu** You’ as an intro into her song ‘Gotta Get Over You’ during her concert at Webster Hall on Thursday (November 10) in New York City. Watch it via YouTube below.

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Sara Bareilles Thanks Ellen DeGeneres

Posted on November 1, 2010 by popdirt

checked in with fans backstage from ‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show’ after taping an appearance. “It was awesome,” Sara said. “I’ve never laughed so hard in my life as I laughed backstage watching her on screen. Thank you for having us on the show. I had the time of my life. I hope to come back soon.” Watch Sara kissing up to Ellen below.

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Sara Bareilles Performs At Obama Rally For Harry Reid

Posted on October 23, 2010 by popdirt
Sara Bareilles in a chair

checked in with fans on her blog at MySpace on Wednesday (October 20), talking about how she was set to perform at last night’s rally by U.S. President Barack Obama for Nevada Senator Harry Reid. The singer songwriter tells readers:

Opening for one of my favorite Artists!
His name is Barack Obama.
Oh, and he’s the President as well. No big deal. Wait.
VERY big deal.
I’m super excited to join the “Moving America Forward” Rally and lend my support to encourage everyone to get out and vote in the upcoming election. We need to continue to embrace the ideals of change and development in our country, and I am honored to be a part of this event in Vegas on Friday.
Here are the details!

“Moving America Forward” Rally with President Barack Obama
Orr Middle School Park
Las Vegas, Nevada
Doors: 3:30pm
Sara Performance: 5:20pm
President’s Speech: 6pm

Hope to see you there!
Sara

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Sara Bareilles Performs ‘King Of Anything’ On ‘Today’

Posted on September 7, 2010 by popdirt

visited the ‘Today’ show earlier today to perform her new single ‘King of Anything’. Sara first spoke with Meredith Vieira about her just released album ‘Kaleidoscope Heart’ and having anxieties about the sophomore album and issues she seems to have with her label. Watch it via MSN below.

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Sara Bareilles Walmart’s Soundcheck Interview & Performance

Posted on September 7, 2010 by popdirt
Sara Bareilles Walmart's Soundcheck

visited Walmart’s Soundcheck for a live set and interview in support of her just released album ‘Kaleidoscope Heart’. Sara talked about why she chose the title, dealing with writer’s block, teaming up with producer Neal Avron on the project, how she can’t imagine doing anything else, and the misperception that she “came out of nowhere” with ‘Love Song’. Watch performances of ‘Uncharted’, ‘Hold My Heart’, ‘Gonna Get Over You’, ‘Love Song’, ‘King of Anything’ and ‘Gravity’ and the interview at soundcheck.walmart.com.

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