Title: Aaron Carter Talks New Album And Possible Michael Jackson Collaboration
Date: Feb 1, 2002
Source: Launch.com
Source: Submitted By: jmw
Source: http://www3.backstreet.net/www.cgi?x=index&c=6&d=news
Author: Jason Gelman, New York and Gary Graff
Location: Detroit
Topic: 2002 Article/Interview
Aaron Carter's U.S. tour in support of his latest Jive Records album, Oh Aaron, stops at the Sovereign Center in Reading, Pennsylvania, today (February 1). The tour will visit 25 cities before it concludes in Miami on St. Patrick's Day (March 17). Teen pop group Dream Street and Philadelphia-based singer Lindsay Pagano are currently opening for Carter.
Carter told LAUNCH that he has already started working on a followup to Oh Aaron. "There's going to be a lot of interludes and stuff in it, you know, little cool things in it. I was talking to someone and we're actually going to try to put hidden tracks in it. There's going to be some rap in it, but there's going to be some more singing. It's going to be pretty cool."
Carter added that he might get some help recording his next album from a good friend. Carter explained that after performing with Michael Jackson at his 30th Anniversary concert in September, the "King Of Pop" made him an offer he couldn't refuse. "He asked if he could write a couple of songs and produce a couple of songs for my next album, so that might be an upcoming thing," revealed the 14-year-old Carter.
Carter's upcoming pay-per-view concert special, Aaron Carter's Valentine Party, will air nationally on February 16. The special features the young singer performing hits from his three solo albums in front of a sold-out crowd at Baton Rouge's Riverside Centroplex. During the special, Backstreet Boy Nick Carter joins his younger brother for several performances, including "Outstanding," "Oh Aaron," and "Not Too Young, Not Too Old." The pay-per-view event also features rare solo performances of "I Need You Tonight" and a cover of Bryan Adams's "Heaven."
When fans order the pay-per-view special, they will receive a secret contest password and the chance to win exclusive prizes, including autographed pictures and albums. Grand-prize winners will receive a VIP package that includes a trip for two to fly to one of Carter's concerts, front-row tickets, and backstage passes to meet the singer in person. Tickets for the tour are currently on sale via Ticketmaster, and fans can contact their local cable company to order Carter's pay-per-view special.
Carter is scheduled to autograph copies of Oh Aaron for his fans at Sam Goody Central in Bloomington, Minnesota's Mall Of America at 12:30 p.m. CT on February 10. He will perform that same evening at the nearby Target Center in Minneapolis.
Aaron Carter U.S. tour dates (subject to change):
February 1 - Reading, PA - Sovereign Center
February 2 - Wallingford, CT - Ctnow.com Oakdale Theater
February 4 - Providence, RI - Dunkin Donuts Civic Center
February 5 - Lowell, MA - Paul E. Tsongas Arena
February 6 - Rochester, NY - Blue Cross Arena
February 8 - Rosemont, IL - Allstate Arena
February 10 - Bloomington, MN - Mall Of America/Sam Goody
February 10 - Minneapolis, MN - Target Center
February 12 - Grand Rapids, MI - Van Andel Arena
February 13 - Auburn Hills, MI - Palace Of Auburn Hills
February 14 - Peoria, IL - Civic Center Arena
February 15 - Evansville, IN - Roberts Stadium
February 17 - Little Rock, AR - Alltel Arena
February 19 - Denver, CO - Pepsi Center
February 22 - San Jose, CA - Compac Center
February 23 - Anaheim, CA - Arrowhead Pond
February 24 - San Diego, CA - San Diego Sports Arena
March 1 - Salt Lake City, UT - Delta Center
March 2 - Las Vegas, NV - Mandalay Bay Events Center
March 5 - Sioux Falls, SD - Sioux Falls Arena
March 7 - Ft. Wayne, IN - Allen County Memorial Coliseum
March 9 - Louisville, KY - Freedom Hall
March 10 - Nashville, TN - Gaylord Entertainment Center
March 16 - Lakeland, FL - Lakeland Center
March 17 - Miami, FL - James L. Knight Center
