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ONLINE PETITION
for Journey to Perform for 2011 Super Bowl XLV Halftime Show
thank you very much for teaming up with us
and please extend the invitation to others.
http://www.petitiononline.com/mod_perl/ ... i?JY2011SB

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http://www.sportsbybrooks.com/source-ch ... bowl-27802
Who Will Make the Call on the 2011 Halftime Show

Posted by Brooks on Feb. 08, 2010, 5:20pm
UPDATE (6:50p ET): Turns out Chesney said last Friday that he wanted the gig.

Speculation is already heating up in the music industry about who will be the 2011 Super Bowl halftime musical act at Cowboys Stadium in Dallas.

Kenny Chesney and Peyton Manning Chesney Frontrunner For 2011 Super Bowl Halftime?

(Chesney is friends with Peyton Manning)

Before I get to the candidates, let me clarify exactly who will make the call on the halftime show: Charles Coplin, Vice President of Programming for the NFL and Lawrence Randall, the NFL’s director of programming. (Believe it or not, 2011 Super Bowl host Jerry Jones will have very little influence on who gets the gig.)

Coplin talked about the Super Bowl halftime show to Reuters last week, including his criteria for selecting the act:

“We stay away from overexposed acts. When was the last time you saw the Who on TV? We like acts whose songs are very familiar to people of all ages, all demographics.

“There are other acts who do wonderful things and their music is tremendous, but it’s not always as anthemic and explosive, and when you’re doing something like the Super Bowl, those two words are really vital parts of making a show come to life.”

So who will be privileged the gig at Cowboys Stadium? My source said it’s a virtual lock that the NFL will go country for the big game in Dallas next February. To the end, I was also provided the five most likely candidates.

On the subject of possible acts, my source offered up five candidates:

1) Kenny Chesney
2) Garth Brooks
3) Tim McGraw
4) Brooks & Dunn
5) Jimmy Buffett

My source didn’t think any female acts would be under serious consideration, though he threw out the Dixie Chicks as a long shot.

Now think back to Coplin’s earlier comment about criteria for selection. He said that the act should be “explosive,” have “anthemic” songs and not be “overexposed.”

Of the above acts, Brooks probably fits that description best and he has the most history with the NFL. But that might actually not be a good thing.

He sang the national anthem for the ‘93 Super Bowl, but ABC NEWS reports that he, “threatened to leave the stadium minutes before he was scheduled to perform unless NBC played his new video.”

That development led the NFL to require all future anthem singers have a backup tape.

In 2007, I reported that Brooks was the NFL’s top choice to play the 2008 Super Bowl halftime show, but when negotiations “broke down,” the league gave the gig to The Eagles.

As for Chesney, I was also told that his “wandering around Miami” at Super Bowl festivities last week wasn’t a coincidence. (Chesney appeared on ESPN’s Super Bowl pregame show.) Though a football fan and friend of Saints Coach Sean Payton and Colts QB Peyton Manning, my source said Chesney was also there quietly “lobbying” the league for consideration for the 2011 halftime gig.

When you consider Chesney’s enthusiasm for the league and Brooks’ previous, rocky relationship with the NFL, perhaps that gives Chesney an edge if it comes down to those two.

That doesn’t mean that Chesney will get the gig, but if the NFL does indeed go country, he’ll definitely gain heavy consideration. (When the call is made, as in past years here, there’s a good chance you’ll be among the first to know.)

As for the 2012 Indianapolis Super Bowl, the early betting will be heavy on John Mellencamp. Likewise Harry Connick, Jr., at the 2013 New Orleans Super Bowl.

Sounds reasonable, eh?

My source shot them both down: “(Mellencamp and Connick) aren’t big enough nationally. Locality means nothing to the NFL as its a world wide broadcast.“

[emma]

waaaahhhhhhhhhhh, PLEASE HELPPPPPPPPPPPP!!! JOURNEY PLEASE!!!

--- i posted a comment on the news article's link.

[bblmt]

I would LOVE to see Journey there too but I have one very big concern.. Last year Bruce didn't sound that good and this year the same with The Who... I do not want Journey's reputation to be marred by bad sound or production!!

[emma]

I would LOVE to see Journey there too but I have one very big concern.. Last year Bruce didn't sound that good and this year the same with The Who... I do not want Journey's reputation to be marred by bad sound or production!!

If ever they'll be in next year's Superbowl or in future games, the band for sure will look at this issue.

The challenge is getting them in.

[Anna]

http://www.sportsbybrooks.com/source-chesney-lobbying-for-2011-super-bowl-27802
Who Will Make the Call on the 2011 Halftime Show

Posted by Brooks on Feb. 08, 2010, 5:20pm

Coplin talked about the Super Bowl halftime show to Reuters last week, including his criteria for selecting the act:

“We stay away from overexposed acts. When was the last time you saw the Who on TV? We like acts whose songs are very familiar to people of all ages, all demographics.

“There are other acts who do wonderful things and their music is tremendous, but it’s not always as anthemic and explosive, and when you’re doing something like the Super Bowl, those two words are really vital parts of making a show come to life.”

So who will be privileged the gig at Cowboys Stadium? My source said it’s a virtual lock that the NFL will go country for the big game in Dallas next February. To the end, I was also provided the five most likely candidates.

On the subject of possible acts, my source offered up five candidates:

1) Kenny Chesney
2) Garth Brooks
3) Tim McGraw
4) Brooks & Dunn
5) Jimmy Buffett

Hmmm....
The author seems to be a big time country music fan because that's all he has in the list. That kind of contradicts that criterion: "We like acts whose songs are very familiar to people of all ages, all demographics."

Unless he meant "We like acts whose songs are very familiar to people of all ages, all demographics within the Dallas area."

[seven]

I would LOVE to see Journey there too but I have one very big concern.. Last year Bruce didn't sound that good and this year the same with The Who... I do not want Journey's reputation to be marred by bad sound or production!!

Ever heard of the Superbowl halftime curse? That's how some have explained these lesser than perfect performances of accomplished musicians at halftime------WARNING: Some adult content involved.
http://www.associatedcontent.com/articl ... tml?cat=33

[Emelie488]

I would LOVE to see Journey there too but I have one very big concern.. Last year Bruce didn't sound that good and this year the same with The Who... I do not want Journey's reputation to be marred by bad sound or production!!

If ever they'll be in next year's Superbowl or in future games, the band for sure will look at this issue.

The challenge is getting them in.

Yes. I'm pretty sure Journey management will coordinate with the director and producer of the show for sound, lighting, production, etc. if ever the band will be the next Halftime Show performer. Journey deserves to be there more than anybody else, especially with the DSB hit everywhere.

Maybe we could ask Manny Pacquiao to whisper at Bob Arum and Jerry Jones' ears to have Journey perform at NFL 2011 Halftime Show since next year's Superbowl will be held at Dallas Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas where Manny Pacquiao's boxing match with Clottey will also be held on March 13, 2010. Jerry Jones, the owner of the Stadium, relentlessly courted Bob Arum and Manny Pacquiao to have the upcoming boxing match held at his Stadium.

The new Journey album is slated to be released in early 2011 -- good time to play some new songs at the Superbowl for the world's consumption. will be in if it happens.

[Toni]

Maybe we could ask Manny Pacquiao to whisper at Bob Arum and Jerry Jones' ears to have Journey perform at NFL 2011 Halftime Show since next year's Superbowl will be held at Dallas Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas where Manny Pacquiao's boxing match with Clottey will also be held on March 13, 2010. Jerry Jones, the owner of the Stadium, relentlessly courted Bob Arum and Manny Pacquiao to have the upcoming boxing match held at his Stadium.

I know for a fact that Jerry Jones is a bud of the President of The Tarrant County Asian American Chamber of Commerce. I used to be one of the officers of the Fil-Am Association of North Texas and that's how I know Oscar Macaraeg...hmmm, I can call him and ask or suggest!

[Emelie488]

Maybe we could ask Manny Pacquiao to whisper at Bob Arum and Jerry Jones' ears to have Journey perform at NFL 2011 Halftime Show since next year's Superbowl will be held at Dallas Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas where Manny Pacquiao's boxing match with Clottey will also be held on March 13, 2010. Jerry Jones, the owner of the Stadium, relentlessly courted Bob Arum and Manny Pacquiao to have the upcoming boxing match held at his Stadium.

I know for a fact that Jerry Jones is a bud of the President of The Tarrant County Asian American Chamber of Commerce. I used to be one of the officers of the Fil-Am Association of North Texas and that's how I know Oscar Macaraeg...hmmm, I can call him and ask or suggest!

Do it, Toni. Nothing better than an early bird. Go, Toni. Do it! All of us are yearning for this to happen, aren't we plokkers? If it happens, you're so lucky you'll be able to witness it in person.

[Toni]

Do it, Toni. Nothing better than an early bird. Go, Toni. Do it! All of us are yearning for this to happen, aren't we plokkers? If it happens, you're so lucky you'll be able to witness it in person.

I just got off the phone with Oscar. First, he said that the "politics" that are involved in this is HUGE! Bottom line, it's all about money and the NFL will decide who gets to perform. He did, however, suggest to write and suggest here:
http://stadium.dallascowboys.com/help/contact_us.cfm

My thoughts, after listening to Oscar, we should contact the above NFL officials as far as performer suggestions for next year! So, let's all do it!!!

[Emelie488]

Do it, Toni. Nothing better than an early bird. Go, Toni. Do it! All of us are yearning for this to happen, aren't we plokkers? If it happens, you're so lucky you'll be able to witness it in person.

I just got off the phone with Oscar. First, he said that the "politics" that are involved in this is HUGE! Bottom line, it's all about money and the NFL will decide who gets to perform. He did, however, suggest to write and suggest here:
http://stadium.dallascowboys.com/help/contact_us.cfm

My thoughts, after listening to Oscar, we should contact the above NFL officials as far as performer suggestions for next year! So, let's all do it!!!

Toni, maybe we should contact both, NFL and Dallas Cowboys Stadium, or maybe copy furnish the Stadium. It won't hurt to do so. Let's commence the petition then.

[Toni]

Toni, maybe we should contact both, NFL and Dallas Cowboys Stadium, or maybe copy furnish the Stadium. It won't hurt to do so. Let's commence the petition then.

Yes, I totally agree with your idea, Emelie!!

[coley716]

My thoughts, after listening to Oscar, we should contact the above NFL officials as far as performer suggestions for next year! So, let's all do it!!!

Let's do it. Someone with excellent writing abilites and the power of persuasion, get a letter together and we will all send it. Then we could get a petition going online, maybe even a FB page going for the cause. If we get the power of the plokker together, we could make it happen!!!

[Emelie488]

Who's a technical writer, anyone? Let's start this Petition so way before the end of 2010 maybe we could gather a million or so signatures, or whatever number of signatories we collect for submission to NFL and Cowboy Dallas Stadium.

[Toni]

Who's a technical writer, anyone? Let's start this Petition so way before the end of 2010 maybe we could gather a million or so signatures, or whatever number of signatories we collect for submission to NFL and Cowboy Dallas Stadium.

I nominate Erik Pineda or Fabbest...and, wait...whatever happened to Jfan!!??

[maligaya]

How about Emma or Lou? Let's keep it moving!!!

[Emelie488]

Who's a technical writer, anyone? Let's start this Petition so way before the end of 2010 maybe we could gather a million or so signatures, or whatever number of signatories we collect for submission to NFL and Cowboy Dallas Stadium.

I nominate Erik Pineda or Fabbest...and, wait...whatever happened to Jfan!!??

Yes, you nominated the right people, also Jfan, our poet, would be a nice choice too. We have not heard from Jfan for quite a while -- calling, calling Jfan we need your expertise to structure a letter of Petition in re above subject for our Journey. We have plenty of capable people here, you know, iwaldron would be a good choice too.

[maligaya]

How about you Emelie? You're an excellent writer as well.

[Emelie488]

How about you Emelie? You're an excellent writer as well.

Not me, Mali. It will take years to finish it.

[emma]

How about Emma or Lou? Let's keep it moving!!!

Thanks mali, I'm humbled heheheheheh. Luv yah!

Someone can do the petition letter, and I'll do the petition online form. I have several to choose from and I have narrowed it down to two. I thought of creating a Facebook and Twitter group but it will require gathering of signatures/data from different sites while the online petition will automatically gather the results and in one place for easy access. I will have it ready either today or tomorrow so we can start collecting signatures. Petition letter to follow.

Superbowl XLV here we come!!!

[maligaya]

How about you Emelie? You're an excellent writer as well.

Not me, Mali. It will take years to finish it.

[maligaya]

How about Emma or Lou? Let's keep it moving!!!

Thanks mali, I'm humbled heheheheheh. Luv yah!

Someone can do the petition letter, and I'll do the petition online form. I have several to choose from and I have narrowed it down to two. I thought of creating a Facebook and Twitter group but it will require gathering of signatures/data from different sites while the online petition will automatically gather the results and in one place for easy access. I will have it ready either today or tomorrow so we can start collecting signatures. Petition letter to follow.

Superbowl XLV here we come!!!

OK! Good, Emma. Love you, too!

Calling Toni and Mariecel, you guys are excellent writers, too! Sayang lang ang eskwela sa Silliman University and University of the Philippines.

[coley716]

Someone can do the petition letter, and I'll do the petition online form. I have several to choose from and I have narrowed it down to two. I thought of creating a Facebook and Twitter group but it will require gathering of signatures/data from different sites while the online petition will automatically gather the results and in one place for easy access. I will have it ready either today or tomorrow so we can start collecting signatures. Petition letter to follow.

Superbowl XLV here we come!!!

I will start a Facbook page to see if we can gather some support there and then link it to the online petition when you get one. It couldn't hurt. Even the "We want Betty White to host SNL" facebook page has gained national coverage. We can pull the power of FB for some good.

Plokker Power...STAND BACK!!!!

[emma]

Someone can do the petition letter, and I'll do the petition online form. I have several to choose from and I have narrowed it down to two. I thought of creating a Facebook and Twitter group but it will require gathering of signatures/data from different sites while the online petition will automatically gather the results and in one place for easy access. I will have it ready either today or tomorrow so we can start collecting signatures. Petition letter to follow.

Superbowl XLV here we come!!!

I will start a Facbook page to see if we can gather some support there and then link it to the online petition when you get one. It couldn't hurt. Even the "We want Betty White to host SNL" facebook page has gained national coverage. We can pull the power of FB for some good.

Plokker Power...STAND BACK!!!!

great coley! now I'm eager to get it done today. i have to go to church, do some errands and will work on it when i get home.

exciting!!!

[coley716]

The facebook fan page is ready to go. Once you have a link to the petition, I will add it to the site and activate it. Let's see how much Plokker Power we really have.