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Interview: Jim Corr of The Corrs

Having recently released "Borrowed Heaven," Ireland's all-in-the-family group The Coors--Andrea (vocals/tin whistle), Sharon (violin/vocals), Jim (guitars/piano/keyboards) and Caroline (drums/percussion/vocals)--are settling into a North American tour.

The Corrs back 'Borrowed Heaven' with North American tour

With their first studio album since 2000 soon due in stores, Irish quartet The Corrs has lined up more than a month of North American tour dates.

Briefly: Sheryl Crow, Wango Tango, Vic Chesnutt, B.B. King, The Corrs

Sheryl Crow will perform onboard a May 4 United Airlines flight from Chicago to Los Angeles to launch a new frequent-flyer program dubbed "Miles for Music."

U.K. Concert Outlook: Big Beat Boutique, OutKast, Evan Dando, the Sisters of Mercy, the Corrs

LONDON--The Big Beat Boutique Family Weekender, scheduled to take place at the Camber Sands Holiday Centre in East Sussex from March 16-18, has been canceled following "problems between the venue and the concert promoters," according to a statement issued by the Big Boutique. The lineup included Fatboy Slim, David Holmes and Basement Jaxx.

Illness forces the Corrs to reschedule January dates

LONDON--Because lead singer Andrea Corr developed a serious ear infection, Irish folk-pop group the Corrs have rescheduled the U.K. leg of their "In Blue" world tour.

Corrs set European agenda

LONDON-- The Corrs have announced a 29-date European tour to support the release of their latest album "In Blue." The major outing will begin in Hamburg, Germany, on Oct. 31. The U.K. leg of the tour begins at London's Wembley Arena, for three nights, on Dec. 20.

The Corrs, Craig David Stay On Top Of British Sales

LONDON-- The Corrs stayed at the top of the Official U.K. Album Chart for a second week in a row with their latest release "In Blue." The foursome's third studio album was also certified platinum after just two weeks in shops, selling over 300,000 copies in Britain.

The Corrs, Five And Queen Duet "Rock" U.K. Charts

LONDON--Irish folk-pop foursome the Corrs entered the Official U.K. Album Chart at No. 1 on Sunday (7/23), with their third studio album "In Blue," knocking Coldplay’s debut album "Parachutes" down to No. 3. Eminem’s platinum "The Marshall Mathers LP" stayed put for another week at No. 2. David Gray’s "White Ladder" fell from No. 3 to No. 4 while Moby’s triple-platinum "Play" dropped from No. 4 to No. 5.

Eminem Reclaims No. 1 U.K. Album Spot

LONDON-- Eminem has climbed back to the No. 1 spot on the Official U.K. Album Chart as "The Marshall Mathers LP," which has sold over 300,000 copies in seven weeks, knocked Richard Ashcroft's album "Alone with Everybody" down to No. 4 on Sunday (7/9). Meanwhile, Welsh singer-songwriter David Gray's album "White Ladder" rose two places from No. 4 to No. 2 and Moby's "Play" stayed put at No. 3.

Review: Pop Hitmakers Shine On UK NetAid Stage

The UK's NetAid benefit concert, held at London's Wembley Stadium last Saturday (10/9), was virtually a Live Aid for the Nineties, as artists who played at the Bob Geldof-organized show in 1985--such as David Bowie, George Michael and Bryan Adams--also topped this year's bill. Attendees of the massive concert, which aimed to raise funds for people in Kosovo and The Sudan, were also likely to have been fervent Live Aid supporters, as most appeared to be middle-aged, upper middle-class ex-Yuppies.