Total Request Live Tour


The Total Request Live Tour was a co-headlining tour featuring American groups, 3LW, Destiny's Child, Dream, St. Lunatics and American artists Eve and Nelly. Jessica Simpson joined the tour for select dates before venturing off to her own solo tour. Her slot was later taken by City High.
The tour ran during the summer of 2001, playing over 30 shows in the United States and Canada. Many dates were cancelled as an outcome of the 9/11. This was the first and only edition of the tour.

Background

MTV first positioned a concert series, featuring various acts performing in major markets throughout the U.S.. The idea was to take big names popular on the network and up and coming acts exposure to an arena-sized audience. In 1999, TLC, Backstreet Boys, Britney Spears were rumored to perform together on an MTV-sponsored tour. However, these plans were never confirmed or denied by MTV.
Years later, as the success of TRL continued to grow, it was proposed to move the show from its Time Square headquarters. The proposal to host live shows at various summer tourist spots. This concept later evolved into the Total Request Live Tour.
Destiny's Child served as the headlining act. Newcomers 3LW, City High and Dream were featured alongside Jessica Simpson, Eve and Nelly with the St. Lunatics. Simpson's final show was on August 4, 2001. City High was brought in on August 9, 2001.
The show followed the TRL format. It featured Solange Knowles as the host and emcee. TRL host Carson Daly was featured via video screens to introduce the show. In-between acts, music videos and paid advertisements would play on the video screens.
The tour initially was set for nearly 50 shows in the U.S. and Canada. After the 9/11 attacks, several dates were cancelled as a response to security risks for flying. Thus, the last show of the tour was in Denver, Colorado. A special show was planned to honor the victims of the 9/11 attacks. One of the cancelled shows in Honolulu was reversed. The special show featured Forté and DisGuyz as opening acts and Destiny's Child as the sole headliner.
Due to strong sales, it was believed the tour would formulate into an annual event. A 2002 tour was penciled yet cancelled before any plans were made.

Opening acts

The following set lists are obtained from the July 18, 2001 concert at the Pepsi Arena in Albany, New York. It does not represent all concerts throughout the tour.
;3LW
  1. "Warning"
  2. "Playas Gon' Play"
  3. "No More "
;Dream
  1. "This Is Me"
  2. "He Loves U Not"
;Jessica Simpson
  1. "Hot Like Fire"
  2. "I Think I'm in Love with You"
  3. "I Never"
  4. "I Wanna Love You Forever"
  5. "A Little Bit"
  6. "Irresistible"
;City High
  1. "City High Anthem"
  2. "What Would You Do?"
  3. "Caramel"
;Eve
  1. "What Y'all Want"
  2. "Love is Blind"
  3. "Let Me Blow Ya Mind"
  4. "Who's That Girl?"
;Nelly and the St. Lunatics
  1. "Video Introduction"
  2. "Country Grammar "
  3. "Batter Up"
  4. "Midwest Swing"
  5. "Ride wit Me"
  6. "E.I."
;Destiny's Child
  1. "Independent Women Part I"
  2. "No, No, No "
  3. "Bug a Boo"
  4. "Bills, Bills, Bills"
  5. "Emotion"
  6. "The Story of Beauty"
  7. "O-o-h Child"
  8. "Dangerously in Love"
  9. "Thank You, Lord" / "You've Been So Good" / "Jesus Loves Me" / "Total Praise"
  10. "Bootylicious"
  11. "Say My Name"
  12. "Nasty Girl"
  13. "Proud Mary"
  14. "Jumpin', Jumpin'"
  15. "Survivor"
  16. "Happy Face"

    Tour dates

;Cancellations and rescheduled shows
July 25, 2001Buffalo, New YorkBuffalo Niagara Convention CenterMoved to the HSBC Arena
August 5, 2001Dallas, TexasReunion ArenaMoved to the Smirnoff Music Centre
August 15, 2001Nashville, TennesseeAmSouth AmphitheatreRescheduled to August 21, 2001
August 19, 2001Miami, FloridaAmerican Airlines ArenaMoved to the National Car Rental Center in Sunrise, Florida
August 22, 2001Noblesville, IndianaVerizon Wireless Music CenterRescheduled to August 25, 2001
August 25, 2001Cleveland, OhioGund ArenaRescheduled to August 22, 2001
August 29, 2001Lancaster, CaliforniaLancaster Municipal StadiumCancelled
August 30, 2001Chula Vista, CaliforniaCoors AmphitheatreMoved to the San Diego Sports Arena in San Diego
September 12, 2001Vancouver, British Columbia, CanadaGeneral Motors PlaceCancelled following the September 11 attacks
September 13, 2001SeattleKeyArenaCancelled following the September 11 attacks
September 14, 2001Portland, OregonRose Garden ArenaCancelled following the September 11 attacks
September 15, 2001Vancouver, British Columbia, CanadaGeneral Motors PlaceRescheduled to September 12, 2001
September 15, 2001Mountain View, CaliforniaShoreline AmphitheatreCancelled following the September 11 attacks
September 17, 2001Edmonton, Alberta, CanadaSkyreach CentreCancelled following the September 11 attacks
September 19, 2001Anchorage, AlaskaSullivan ArenaCancelled following the September 11 attacks
September 23, 2001Honolulu, HawaiiBlaisdell ArenaCancelled

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