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<title>Russell announces second Queen\'s Diamond Jubilee show at The Royal Albert Hall</title>
<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In celebration of the Queen\\\'s Diamond Jubilee, we\\\'re pleased
 to announce Russell will now perform a second live show at the Royal 
Albert Hall this summer. In addition to his evening performance on 2nd June, fans will now get the chance to catch Russell earlier that day for a special matinee performance at 3pm.Featuring performances of Russell\\\'s favourite British anthem\\\'s including You\\\'ll Never Walk Alone and Land of Hope and Glory, and with special guest LAURA WRIGHT, this event is not to be missed! Tickets for this 3pm show can be bought NOW HERE!]]></description>
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<title>Russell to perform as Hartlepool Male Voice Choir special guest star!</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Another live date has just been added to Russell&amp;rsquo;s busy summer schedule! &amp;nbsp; On Saturday 16th June Russell will perform as a special guest star 
alongside the Hartlepool Male Voice Choir at Hartlepool Borough Hall.   Fore more information visit: www.hartleoolmvc.co.uk]]></description>
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<title>Watch &amp;rsquo;Russell Watson: Live from the Royal Albert Hall&amp;rsquo; on Facebook!</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[You can watch \'Russell Watson: Live from the Royal Albert Hall\' on Russell&amp;rsquo;s Facebook!It\'s available to rent for 30 days for only &amp;pound;3.49 or &amp;pound;9.99 to download and keep forever! What\'s more, if you want to share this film and earn cash rewards, then promote it on your website or blog! You will earn 10% of any sales that come through your referrals. Simply hit copy the embed code where it reads \'embed\'. More details here: http://bit.ly/sLcRwwJust click HERE and hit the \'Watch Now\' tab on the left.]]></description>
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<title>Russell Watson Queen&amp;rsquo;s Diamond Jubilee Concerts: New Dates Announced</title>
<pubDate>Mon, 19 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Next year marks the prestigious occasion of the Queen&amp;rsquo;s Diamond Jubilee, celebrating 60 glorious years of Her Majesty&amp;rsquo;s reign. To commemorate this historic event, Russell is getting set to perform a series of tribute concerts throughout the UK. Here&amp;rsquo;s where you can join in the celebrations. MANCHESTER The Bridgewater Hall Thur 31 May 7.30pm LONDON Royal Albert Hall Sat 2nd June 7:30pm BIRMINGHAM Symphony HallSun 3 June 7.30pm LIVERPOOL Speke Hall4th June 12:30pmPLYMOUTH PavilionsFri 8 June 7.30pm PORTSMOUTH Guild Hall Sun 10 June 7.30pm
CARDIFF St David&amp;rsquo;s Hall Sun 17 June 7.00pm SHEFFIELD City Hall Fri 22 June 7.30pm NEWCASTLE City HallSat 23 June 7.30pm NOTTINGHAM Royal Concert Hall Sat 30 June 7.30pm For tickets to these brilliant live events, head to the events section for details.]]></description>
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<title>Russell on the box this Christmas!</title>
<pubDate>Mon, 19 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Get ready for Russell on your television screens this Christmas! - Celebrity Who Wants To Be A Millionaire live on Monday 19th December @ 8.30pm. - BBC Breakfast news on Thursday 23rd December @ 7am- Text Santa on ITV1 (Time to be confirmed)Don\'t miss him!]]></description>
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<title>Russell to perform at Gala for the Queen&amp;rsquo;s Diamond Jubilee</title>
<pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Don&amp;rsquo;t miss Russell perform at &amp;lsquo;A Gala for the Queen&amp;rsquo;s Diamond Jubilee&amp;rsquo; this summer.On June 2nd 2012, Russell will host a special event to celebrate 60 glorious years of Her Majestys reign with a sensational programme of stirring favourites in the magnificent splendor of the Royal Albert Hall.Other special guests include Natasha Marsh (soprano), Royal Choral Society, Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra and Jae Alexander (conductor).For tickets visit: http://www.royalalberthall.com/tickets/diamond-jubilee/default.aspx]]></description>
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<title>Russell Live On The Radio Today</title>
<pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Don\'t miss Russell on the radio today!
Tune into LIVE Interviews on the following stations:   13.20&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; BBC RADIO CUMBRIA http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/radio/bbc_radio_cumbria/listenlive
14.40&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; BBC HEREFORD + WORCESTER http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/console/bbc_radio_hereford_worcester
14.50&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; BBC NORFOLK http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/console/bbc_radio_norfolk
15.10&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; BBC MANCHESTER http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/console/bbc_radio_manchester
15.30&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; BBC RADIO STOKE http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/console/bbc_radio_stoke
15.40&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; BBC RADIO SOLENT http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/console/bbc_radio_solent]]></description>
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<title>Don`t Miss Russell`s Trafford Centre Performance</title>
<pubDate>Fri, 02 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[We&amp;rsquo;ve some great news to see you into your weekend...
WHAT: Russell Watson performing live.  WHERE: The Trafford Centre Manchester - The Orient food court
WHEN: Thursday the 15th December 2011 (live at 5.30pmAfter Russell&amp;rsquo;s disappointment at having to cancel his scheduled live performance last month due to illness- he is back in full force and will be giving fans a performance to remember, live at The Trafford Centre.The hugely successful, &amp;lsquo;People&amp;rsquo;s Tenor&amp;rsquo;, Russell Watson, celebrates the release of his new DVD, &amp;lsquo;Return of the Voice: Live from the Royal Albert Hall&amp;rsquo;, on 15th December 2011 at Manchester Trafford Centre in the Orient food court.The free show starts at 5.30 pm and signed copies of his DVD Return of the Voice - Live at The Royal Albert Hall will be on sale at HMV&amp;rsquo;s store located in the Trafford Centre.The DVD features Russell performing at the iconic Royal Albert Hall in London with the forty-eight piece Arts Symphony Orchestra &amp;ndash; impeccably led by Lizzie Ball under the enigmatic conductor Robert Emery &amp;ndash; the assured Capital Voices and an eighty-strong backing choir.RETURN OF THE VOICE: LIVE AT THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL IS OUT NOW! Grab your copy atAmazon HERE, HMV HERE, or on iTunes here: UK http://bit.ly/vfXYto UShttp://bit.ly/v5sGLO]]></description>
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<title>Russell All Set To Set Sail And Sing With P&amp;O</title>
<pubDate>Fri, 02 Dec 2011 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Cruise ship will depart Southampton tomorrow (Saturday 3rd Dec) and Russell is very much really looking forward to it! For more information click HERE]]></description>
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<title>Notice of cancellation: Trafford Centre Performance and DVD Signing</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 24 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It is with sincere regret that due to the onset of viral Gastroenteritis 
Russell Watson will be unable to fulfil his engagements at the Trafford Centre 
tomorrow (November 25th). This comes following medical instructions from his 
Doctor.
&amp;nbsp;
Russell is understandably very upset not to keep his commitments to the 
Trafford Centre and for letting down the centre and his fans at such short 
notice, especially for those who have travelled a long distance.
&amp;nbsp;
Russell sends his heartfelt and sincerest apologies to everyone. He has 
instructed his management teams to do everything possible to find a replacement 
date for the Trafford Centre DVD signing and performance in the very near 
future.
&amp;nbsp;
Meanwhile, copies of his DVD, Russell Watson - Return of the Voice: Live at 
the Royal Albert Hall, remain on sale and both Russell and his publishers Lace 
DVD would like to thank all those many wonderful and loyal fans whose purchases 
have contributed to its great sales success so far.
&amp;nbsp;]]></description>
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<title>Russell to headline new Speke Hall concert</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Russell has been confirmed to headline a new outdoor music event at Liverpool&amp;rsquo;s Speke Hall next year.
The &amp;lsquo;Last Night of The Proms&amp;rsquo; concert will be held over the double bank holiday weekend of the Queens Diamond Jubilee next June 2012, with Russell forming the finale of the three night event on Monday 4th June. &amp;nbsp;Don\\\\\\\'t miss this opportunity to watch Russell take to the stage to perform alongside the Manchester Camerata Orchestra with special guest soprano Natasha Marsh! Bring a picnic and get ready to enjoy the classics, such as Jerusalem, Land of Hope and Glory and Rule Britannia, all culminating with a spectacular firework finale.&amp;nbsp;Tickets will go on sale on Friday 25th November at 9am, and are available from Ticketline on 0844 888 9991 or online.]]></description>
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<title>Russell Watson DVD signing and performance this Friday!</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Russell will be performing live and signing copies of his new DVD \'Return Of The Voice\' this Friday (25th Nov) at Manchester\'s Trafford centre.
Don\'t miss the performance at 5.30pm on main stage and the DVD signing 
immediately afterwards being approx 6pm in HMV
&amp;nbsp;
&amp;nbsp;
Everybody\'s welcome so stop by and say hello!]]></description>
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<title>RETURN OF THE VOICE: LIVE AT THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL OUT NOW!</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Get ready to celebrate with Russell his triumphant year with this months release of his stunning DVD RETURN OF THE VOICE: LIVE AT THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL. Charting one of Russells spectacular Royal Albert Hall concerts earlier this year, the DVD captures the singer before a packed audience of adoring fans. Beginning with powerful renditions of &amp;lsquo;Somewhere&amp;rsquo; and &amp;lsquo;Be my Love&amp;rsquo;, Russell then takes the audience on a journey through an eclectic mix of West End inspired tracks Italian love songs, Frank Sinatra&amp;rsquo;s finest and, of course, classical favourites from over the years. The tracks include his emotional performance of &amp;lsquo;Ave Maria&amp;rsquo; which he dedicates to his Grandmother who recently died. Return of the Voice: Live at the Royal Albert Hall is a DVD which reaches out far beyond the original core classical enthusiasts. The ambience amongst an audience of all generations is jovial and excited with the extra dimension of the Arts Symphonic Orchestra and The London Chorus Choir lending visual extremes to the concert.There is a party atmosphere when Russell wraps himself patriotically in a Union Jack and storms through &amp;lsquo;Land of Hope and Glory&amp;rsquo; and &amp;lsquo;Jerusalem&amp;rsquo; before coming to a roof raising climax with &amp;lsquo;Nessun Dorma.&amp;rsquo;
RETURN OF THE VOICE: LIVE AT THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL IS OUT NOW! Grab your copy at Amazon HERE, HMV HERE, or on iTunes here: UK http://bit.ly/vfXYto / US http://bit.ly/v5sGLO]]></description>
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<title>Russell Chats to ITV’s Lorraine</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you missed Russell on ITV&amp;rsquo;s Lorraine yesterday, you can now catch up HERE. In the interview, Russell chats about surviving cancer, his emotional return to the stage during this year&amp;rsquo;s tour throughout Europe and Asia, and fulfilling his dream of singing at the Sydney Opera House when he tours Australia next year.]]></description>
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<title>Australian Tour: Reschedule Announcement</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 02 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It is with great displeasure that we have to reschedule the forthcoming Australian Tour to February 2012 due to a scheduling conflict. The decision has been made in Russell&amp;rsquo;s absence as he is currently touring in Asia. Russell is very upset to learn that this tour has been rescheduled and is devastated to be letting down his fans.We realise the decision to postpone has come at short notice and can only apologise for any upset or inconvenience this may have caused. This was a management/promoter decision.The new Australian dates:MELBOURNE &amp;ndash; Regent Theatre &amp;ndash; Thursday 23 February 2012New tickets will be issued for the new date, time and venue.&amp;nbsp; Your original tickets will no longer be valid. Your booking will be transferred into comparable seats for the rescheduled date and time. Please contact Ticketmaster on 03 9674 9700 for further information.SYDNEY &amp;ndash; Opera House &amp;ndash; Sunday 26 February 2012New tickets will be issued for the new date, time and venue.&amp;nbsp; Your original tickets will no longer be valid. Your booking will be transferred into comparable seats for the rescheduled date and time. Please contact Ticketmaster on 136 100 with any queries.PERTH - Burswood Theatre &amp;ndash; Tuesday 28 February 2012All tickets will be valid for the new concert date. Patrons do not need to exchange their ticket for a new one for the February concert date.Russell Watson&amp;rsquo;s Management]]></description>
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<title>Watch Russell live this Christmas!</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 24 Aug 2011 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This special Christmas Concert in support of The Prince\'s Trust will see Russell joined by conductor Robert Emery and the London Philharmonic Orchestra and choir.
And to make it an extra special Christmas occasion, the Hall will be transformed into a winter wonderland, full of holiday cheer, Christmas carols and surprises.
Don\'t miss what\'s set to be an enchanting evening. Secure your tickets HERE!]]></description>
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<title>Russell on The One Show</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 23 Aug 2011 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Make sure you tune into The One Show on BBC1 tomorrow where Russell will be making an appearance!&amp;nbsp;
You can catch his short piece on Working Men Clubs, which he filmed for the show earlier this year, by tuning in from 7pm.&amp;nbsp;]]></description>
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<title>Russell Watson: Cheltenham Echo</title>
<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jun 2011 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Ahead of his open-air concert at Cheltenham Racecourse this weekend, Russell chats with Cheltenham Echo magazine about how the two brain tumours have changed his life, but made his voice stronger and better.Head over to the press section to read the interview in full.Catch Russell Watson and Natasha Marsh live at Cheltenham Racecourse on Saturday 25th June. Tickets are on sale at &amp;pound;40 from Cheltenham Town Halltel: 08445 762210 and Everyman Theatre tel: 01242 573573. For further information, visit www.lincfund.org.]]></description>
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<title>Russell Watson: CTS Interview Part 3</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jun 2011 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[You can now watch the third part of Russell&amp;rsquo;s exclusive interview with CTS news.&amp;nbsp;
In the interview, Russell relives his concert in Singapore, talks about shoppingabroad, reveals what music he currently loves and much MUCH more, watch theinterview HERE
&amp;nbsp;]]></description>
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<title>RUSSELL WATSON'S ROAD TO FAME</title>
<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jun 2011 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Whilst currently on tour in Japan, Russell takes some time to talk to CTS news
channel about his road to fame.&amp;nbsp;

&amp;nbsp;
Watch the full interview HERE.]]></description>
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<title>Win Tickets To An Exclusive Russell Watson Showcase  With The Warehouse</title>
<pubDate>Mon, 30 May 2011 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[For Aucklanders Only:
Buy the new album 'La Voce' from The Warehouse this week and go into the draw to win 1 of 50 double passes to an exclusive Russell Watson showcase on June 9th.
Competition ends June 3rd.
For more details, visit your nearest The Warehouse store.]]></description>
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<title>Join Russell For An Intimate Evening With Newstalk ZB</title>
<pubDate>Mon, 30 May 2011 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[You could see Russell Watson live performing songs from his forthcoming 
album &amp;ldquo;La Voc&amp;eacute;&amp;rdquo; at this exclusive June 9 event. Newstalk ZB have got 40 double 
passes up for grabs&amp;hellip;&amp;nbsp;
Click HERE to be in to win one of the
 40 double passes.
The other way to be in to win is by purchasing your 
copy of &quot;La Voc&amp;eacute;&quot; from The Warehouse and enter the draw in-store with 
your till receipt.
&amp;nbsp;
&amp;nbsp;]]></description>
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<title>Russell’s Chocolate Sculpture!</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 26 May 2011 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Russell came face-to-face with a life-size chocolate sculpture of himself at Tuesday&amp;rsquo;s &amp;lsquo;Evening With Russell and Kirsty&amp;rsquo;.The fantastic event, which raised funds for Francis House Hospice in Didsbury, saw Simon from Simon Dunn Chocolatiers create the figure using 20 kilos of chocolate, aided by Russell, who helped with the finishing touches.Guests donated money to have their photo taken with Russell and his tasty alter-ego, after which the sculpture was demolished so everyone could take a piece home! Read more about the event and watch a video of Russell talking about the sculpture on the Manchester Evening News website.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 May 2011 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Russell Watson: Cotswold Life Interview</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 24 May 2011 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Ahead of his open-air concert at Cheltenham Racecourse later this summer, Russell talks to Cotswold Life about returning to the stage for his his biggest tour yet.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;Read the interview in full HERE. &amp;nbsp;Catch Russell Watson and Natasha Marsh live at Cheltenham Racecourse on 25th June. Tickets are on sale at &amp;pound;40 from Cheltenham Town Hall tel: 08445 762210 and Everyman Theatre tel: 01242 573573. For further information, visit www.lincfund.org.]]></description>
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<title>Russell Watson Live Dates</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 18 May 2011 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Russell fans!We know there has been some confusion over some of Russell&amp;rsquo;s upcoming UK appearances. We would just like to reassure fans that Russell will be back in the UK in early June and all advertised UK dates will be going ahead as scheduled.For a list of Russell&amp;rsquo;s live dates and to buy tickets, visit the events section HERE.]]></description>
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<title>Important announcement</title>
<pubDate>Fri, 13 May 2011 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Russell Watson, The Kirsty Club and Simon Dunn Chocolatier's apologise for a further change of date for our &amp;ldquo;Evening with Russell and Kirsty&amp;rdquo;. &amp;nbsp;Due to very important International Commitments, Russell is flying to Japan on Tuesday 24th May and will not be back in the UK until July and therefore we have decided to bring the event forward by 24 hours to hold it on Monday 23rd May at 7pm. &amp;nbsp;We apologise for any inconvenience caused and if you find that you are unable to make the new date then please let us know and we will send you a full refund and use the tickets for guests that are on our waiting list. Any further information call Phil on 07900 497067.]]></description>
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<title>Classic BRITs competition: Winner Announced!</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 11 May 2011 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[With Russell getting set to perform at the 2011 Classic BRITs on tomorrow evening, it&amp;rsquo;s time to announce the winner of our Classic BRITs competition. &amp;nbsp;The lucky winner who will receive two tickets to be in the audience at this spectacular event is.....Pat White! Congratulations Pat! &amp;nbsp;If you would like to be in the audience but have yet to secure your tickets, then we&amp;rsquo;ve got some great news. Visit here where upper Circle seats are still available and at a reduced price. &amp;nbsp;The Classic BRITs takes place at London&amp;rsquo;s Royal Albert Hall on 12th May. The glittering ceremony will also be televised in full on ITV1 at 10.30pm on Sunday, May 29th. &amp;nbsp;Make sure you tune to see if Russell walks away with Classic FM Album of the Year!]]></description>
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<title>This Is Bristol Evening News: The Voice wins audience's hearts</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 03 May 2011 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This Is Bristol Evening News review Russell&amp;rsquo;s Colston Hall show:&amp;nbsp;Russell Watson is not called The Voice for nothing. His is a voice that can cause you to stop in your tracks, to get goose bumps, to get teary-eyed.&amp;nbsp;That he still has his voice is a minor miracle, for in the last five years he has overcome not only career-threatening, but life-threatening illnesses, with not one, but two pituitary tumours removed.&amp;nbsp;Receiving a standing ovation from many in the audience before he had even sung a note was testament to his popularity and the affection his fans feel for him.&amp;nbsp;&quot;You nearly knocked me off my feet,&quot; he joked in his strong Salford accent, at odds with the sensational singing voice that has led some to call him the world's greatest tenor.&amp;nbsp;This was a concert by Watson, but there was an entire orchestra on stage with him, and eight backing singers.&amp;nbsp;He didn't used to get that kind of support when he was singing in bars and clubs in Manchester and London. But that was before his life changed forever after an owner of one club that he was singing at told him that his voice might be better suited to opera and requested that he learn Puccini's Nessun Dorma, the song that he played during his encore last night to rapturous applause.&amp;nbsp;He has not turned his back completely on his former life, however, and at the Colston Hall he put his own spin on some untypical opera fare, including the opening song Somewhere from West Side Story.&amp;nbsp;Another song from the shows, Phantom of the Opera, was the opening number of the second half, and was the definition of gusto. It was not all bombast, however, with not a dry eye in the house when he dedicated Ave Mariato his grandmother, who died earlier this year. Nella Fantasia, the song that kick-started his career in 1999, was a highlight, while if he did not have every single member of the audience on his side before, he certainly did after a prolonged walkabout among the stalls during Volare, during which he even managed a bit of conducting. Who knew opera could be this much fun?&amp;nbsp;8/10 MARTIN BOOTH]]></description>
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<title>Vote Russell Watson at the Classic BRITs and win a phone call from the man himself!</title>
<pubDate>Mon, 18 Apr 2011 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As you all know, Russell&amp;rsquo;s La Voce album has been nominated for the Classical FM Album of the Year award at this year&amp;rsquo;s Classic BRITS!Voting is up to you the fans and now we're giving YOU more reason than ever to cast your vote... Russell has promised that if he wins he will share this special moment with one lucky fan by making a telephone call to them following the awards show! You will be able to find out the inside scoop on the night - from the celebrities he mingled with, to what it felt like to win and if he suffered the effects of too much celebratory fizz - all from the man himself!&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; To enter, simply cast your vote for Russell at www.classicbrits.co.uk then head to Facebook and mark yourself as attending this event HERE.Russell will then select a fan at random from those marked as attending to win this exclusive prize. This competition is open to UK fans only.And remember, casting your vote at www.classicbrits.co.uk automatically means you&amp;rsquo;ll also be entered into a competition for you and a guest to join Russell on the night!&amp;nbsp; For more information and to get voting, head to www.classicbrits.co.uk.&amp;nbsp;]]></description>
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<title>Russell Watson La Voce Tour: More Fan Reviews</title>
<pubDate>Fri, 15 Apr 2011 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As the Russell Watson La Voce tour continues to make its way round the UK, fans have been busy leaving their reviews from each night.&amp;nbsp;Here are a few of the latest:&amp;nbsp;Valbee - Manchester:&amp;nbsp;I have never seen him punch the air so often - so delighted with his performance and for good reason. Just loved seeing that wonderful sparkle back in his eyes - he was just brilliant! It was a good job I'd invested in the waterproof mascara - I needed it especially at the last with &quot;Someone To Remember Me&quot;. Also included in the encore was Va Pensiero a real oldy but goody and Russell's version of &quot;Could It Be Magic&quot; - amazing. I LOVED the &quot;Music of the Night&quot; arrangement that included Mary-Jess and my special favourite &quot;E Sara Cosi&quot; is a real hairs-on-the-back-of-the-neck moment.&amp;nbsp;Glorious - Bridgewater:&amp;nbsp;What a wonderful concert @ the 'Bridgewater', an absolutely amazing evening! Which, others have described well and to which I can't add much; except to say, what a superb job Mary Jess is doing, both with her own songs and particularly her beautiful duets with Russell. At only 21 she is very talented and I'm sure has a bright future ahead!Finally, what a fantastic reception Russell got throughout and especially at the end... SO WELL DESERVED AND A JOY TO BE A PART OF!!!... THE VOICE IS DEFINITELY BACK...If you have been to one of Russell&amp;rsquo;s shows and would like to have your review of the night posted on Russell&amp;rsquo;s official homepage, then head to the forum HERE.&amp;nbsp;]]></description>
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<title>La Voce Nominated for Classical FM Album of the Year</title>
<pubDate>Mon, 11 Apr 2011 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[We are thrilled to announce that Russell&amp;rsquo;s La Voce album has been nominated for the Classical FM Album of the Year award at this year&amp;rsquo;s Classic BRITS! What&amp;rsquo;s more, YOU can help crown him the winner. Simply head to www.classicbrits.co.uk where voting is now open to the public. Casting your vote automatically means you&amp;rsquo;ll be entered into a competition for you and a guest to join Russell at The Classic BRIT Awards 2011 on Thursday, May 12th at the Royal Albert Hall. Enter via the red carpet; dine in an exclusive Grand Tier box and then watch the show&amp;hellip; with &amp;pound;500 to cover the cost of your travel and accommodation!]]></description>
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<title>Russell Watson Exclusive: Win Tickets to The Classic BRIT Awards 2011</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 07 Apr 2011 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As an EXCLUSIVE treat for Russell Watson fans, we're giving away one set of tickets to his Classic BRIT Awards 2011 performance on 12th May. For your chance to be in the audience at this spectacular event, then simply answer this question:The Classic BRIT Awards 2011 is to be hosted by: a) Vanessa May b) Katherine Jenkins c) Myleene KlassEnter this competition HERE.Alternatively, tickets are now on sale at www.royalalberthall.com.]]></description>
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<title>The Return of the Voice: 10th Anniversary Tour DVD and competition</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 07 Apr 2011 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[&amp;nbsp;
Get ready for the Russell Watson 10th Anniversary Tour DVD! All Russell Watson fans will be able to experience the thrill and excitement of the iconic opera singer performing at the Royal Albert Hall on 3rd May when the DVD is released later this year, on Monday 14th of November. For the first time cameras will capture Russell off the stage with behind-the-scenes footage being filmed to give fans an insight into his life and preparations whilst touring. The cameras will have access all areas, so not only will the DVD contain his performance at the Albert Hall in full but also never seen before glimpse at the real Russell Watson before and after his performances.'Russell Watson The Voice Live at the Royal Albert Hall - The 10th Anniversary Tour' is available for pre-order at amazon.co.uk NOW!To celebrate the upcoming release of this special DVD, we&amp;rsquo;re giving away 1 set of tickets to Russell&amp;rsquo;s show in Portmouth on Thursday 21st April 2011. For your chance to win, simply tell us which is your favourite track from Russell&amp;rsquo;s latest album La Voce and why in the comments section below. No travel expenses, accommodation or refreshments are included in the ticket.There are still a few tickets left for selected Tour Dates. Order yours HERE!]]></description>
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<title>The Classic BRIT Awards 2011: Tickets On Sale Now</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 07 Apr 2011 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As you all know, Russell is gearing up for an extra special performance at the Classic BRIT Awards 2011!Taking place at the Royal Albert Hall on Thursday 12th May, the event promises to be a spectacular evening of award presentations to highlight the achievements of the preceding year interspersed with special live performances from the world&amp;rsquo;s premier artists.Russell says, &quot;The Classic BRITs is always one of the highlight events of the year. It&amp;rsquo;s great to celebrate those people whose work I admire&quot;. If you would like to be in attendance at the Classic BRIT Awards 2011, then tickets are on sale NOW! LOGGIA* &amp;pound;65.002ND TIER BOX* &amp;pound;45.00Price per seat (four seats with catering, five seats without catering)STALLS &amp;pound;42.50CIRCLE &amp;ndash; FRONT (Show only ticket) &amp;pound;30.00CIRCLE &amp;ndash; REAR (Show only ticket) &amp;pound;27.50RV CIRCLE &amp;pound;20.00Visit www.royalalberthall.com to buy yours.The event will be broadcast on ITV1 in May.]]></description>
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<title>Russell Watson La Voce Tour: Fan Photos and Reviews</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 07 Apr 2011 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Russell&amp;rsquo;s tour is now in full swing and continues in Blackpool tomorrow evening at the Winter Gardens. &amp;nbsp;Thanks to all those of you who have been sending in your fan reviews and photos. Here are just a couple: &amp;nbsp;&quot;WHAT A FANTASTIC 'FIRST NIGHT'!!!! The orchestra 'Capital Voices'and Mary Jess were great as was Robert Emery; so energetic, possibly a little eccentric, but definately brilliant at his job, The 'Phantom Suite' was fabulous! Which just leaves... RUSSELL...SIMPLY MAGNIFICENT!!!!!! Really don't think I have ever heard him sing better (and that is not to diminish anything that's gone before)...his voice was truly MAJESTIC!!! Such an emotional evening as others have described; the entire audience on it's feet at the end...and so much love in the room for a VERY SPECIAL MAN!!! THANK YOU RUSSELL FOR AN UNFORGETTABLE EVENING... Wouldn't have missed it for the world!!!&quot;&amp;nbsp;From Gloria, W. Yorkshire who attended Russell's Salford show. &amp;nbsp;&quot;Sheffield tonight was wonderful again. The songs were mostly the same as the Lowry. I didn't go to the oxford concert. Russell added Be My Love to tonight's list of 20 songs! He sang a new song I have never heard before. It was in Italian and there was a phrase that repeated &quot;pasa tella&quot; or something like that. It was a cheerful song. And then he ended the night with &quot;will you remember me?&quot;. It was a lovely evening and he sounded fabulous. I will only say that the orchestra could turn down the volume a bit! Some times it was hard to even hear russells voice! He could sing acapella for me! On to Liverpool... :o).&quot;&amp;nbsp;From Nancy, Cherry Valley, Illinois, USA who attended Russell's Sheffield show&amp;nbsp; Taken by Maria at Russell&amp;rsquo;s Oxford show &amp;nbsp; Taken by Jillwithajay at Russell&amp;rsquo;s Salford show&amp;nbsp;Keep your reviews coming!]]></description>
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<title>Russell Talks to Daily Mail Online</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 05 Apr 2011 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Russell talked to the Daily Mail recently about why his life is like an unbelievable soap plot. Read more about the world according to Russell Watson n this fascinating interview HERE.]]></description>
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<title>Official Russell Watson Tour Merchandise</title>
<pubDate>Fri, 01 Apr 2011 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Treasure the memory of your Russell Watson live experience by picking up your official tour merchandise.&amp;nbsp;From tour t-shirts, mugs and exclusive lithographic prints, to the NEW Russell Watson 2011 Official Tour Book which features brand new imagery.&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;Head over to the Official Russell Watson Tour Merchandise Shop to see what&amp;rsquo;s on offer.]]></description>
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<title>Russell Watson: The New Theatre</title>
<pubDate>Fri, 01 Apr 2011 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Check out this fantastic review from Nicola Lisle!Wow! The Voice is back &amp;mdash; and boy, did Russell Watson demonstrate the fact in spectacular style on Monday evening. With no hint of the health problems that have dogged him for the past few years, he took to the stage and instantly captivated the audience with classics from some of his earlier albums, along with numbers from his most recent release, La Voce, all delivered with incredible energy, drama and passion. It&amp;rsquo;s been said that Russell&amp;rsquo;s voice has improved since his two life-saving operations, and he certainly has a huge range both in pitch and timbre, from rumbling bass notes to powerfully resonant upper notes.But Russell&amp;rsquo;s talent doesn&amp;rsquo;t just lie in his singing; he also has a natural skill for engaging with his audience, and does so with great warmth and humour. This wasn&amp;rsquo;t so much a concert, more of a huge, friendly party, with a wonderful interplay across the footlights. Favourite aria Volare featured Russell&amp;rsquo;s now-famous disappearing act into the audience, as well as a chance to sing along (&amp;ldquo;That&amp;rsquo;s the best I&amp;rsquo;ve heard all tour &amp;mdash; mind you, this is only the second date!&amp;rdquo;), while another favourite, Funiculi, Funicula, was clap-along time.But there were more serious moments, too &amp;mdash; such as Ave Maria, dedicated to his grandmother, who passed away earlier this year, and tender love songs such as I Can&amp;rsquo;t Help Falling in Love With You and Somewhere.Promising young singer Mary-Jeffs duetted with him in Music of the Night from The Phantom of the Opera and The Prayer, and he was supported throughout by the excellent Arts Symphonic orchestra, the eight-piece choir Capital Voices and the curiously bare-footed conductor, Robert D.C. Emery.But the night was all about Russell, and his final offering, a powerful rendition of Nessun Dorma, drew a standing ovation. The evening finished several encores later. There is no doubt about it &amp;mdash; the Voice is well and truly back.]]></description>
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<title>CityLife review Russell's gig at The Lowry</title>
<pubDate>Fri, 01 Apr 2011 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[&quot;Russell Watson performing at an emotional homecoming in Salford isn't your average gig.&quot;Read the full review over on CityLife HERE.]]></description>
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<title>Russell's Tour Opens in Hometown of Manchester</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 30 Mar 2011 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Russell's La Voce tour opened to a glorious reception in his hometown of Manchester as he performed at Salford&amp;rsquo;s The Lowry on Sunday night.&amp;nbsp;Backed by the Arts Symphonic Orchestra and the Capital Voices Choir, Russell delivered an array of powerful performances, from tear jerkers Ava Maria and Somewhere to the triumphant Nessun Dorma.&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;And following the packed-out show, local press City Life said: &quot;There aren't many artists who can receive a standing ovation before singing a solitary note. But then Russell Watson performing at an emotional homecoming in Salford isn't your average gig.&quot; Read the full review in City Life. &amp;nbsp;Fans were also quick to quick to rejoice...&amp;nbsp;&quot;Absolutely brilliant! Emotional and very uplifting and moving performance! Lovely to see Russell at Salford. Good Luck with the rest of the tour. Mary Jess was fantastic. What a voice!&quot; Pat Kearns&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;&quot;What an absolutely top night, you just get better and better Russell&quot; Jan Rushby&amp;nbsp;&quot;Concert at the Lowry was fantastic, thoroughly enjoyed ourselves, what a voice, good luck with the rest of your tour.&quot; Beryl Hoult&amp;nbsp;If you attended this amazing show, be sure to upload your reviews and photos.]]></description>
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<title>A Summer Date with Russell at Castle Hill</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 30 Mar 2011 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Don&amp;rsquo;t miss one of the highlights of Summer 2011 as Russell gets set to perform at the beautiful Castle Hill in North Devon on 9th July. The National Symphony Orchestra and Natasha Marsh will join him in the grounds of this idyllic venue.Don&amp;rsquo;t miss out. Click HERE to buy your tickets.]]></description>
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<title>Mary-Jess to Support Russell Watson on Tour</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Mar 2011 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[We're pleased to announce that Russell will be supported on tour by 20 yr-old classical-crossover artist Mary-Jess.Want to know more about Mary-Jess?Well, when Mary-Jess was nine years old she began singing in the Gloucester Cathedral Youth Choir, and this was just the start of her 12 years in the spot light. At the age of 15 Mary-Jess travelled to China for the first time and sang at the opening ceremony of a major school where she attracted a lot of local press coverage. She has been a member of the National Youth Southern Girls Choir of Great Britain and has taken part in many competitions and charity events.In 2009 she flew to China as part of her degree in Music and Chinese Studies at the University of Sheffield. It was here that she entered &amp;lsquo;Min Xing Chang Fan Tian&amp;rsquo; (I want to sing to the stars). With her unique voice and grasp of the Chinese language, Mary-Jess took the competition by storm and the 70 million viewers took her to their hearts. Being the only foreign entrant to the competition the odds were stacked against Mary-Jess, but from round one her tenacity in the face of a huge challenge soon turned the audience around.By the time of the final she was being stopped in the streets and attracting huge amounts of attention in the Chinese media. Her performances of 'When You Believe' and 'Time to Say Goodbye' (both hugely popular songs in China) in the live, televised show stormed her to victory and her winner's speech in near-fluent Mandarin cemented her position as a serious singer in the Chinese community.After returning home for Christmas, her story sparked a media frenzy leading Mary-Jess in to the centre of a bidding war from all the major record and management companies, she eventually signed a multi-album recording contract with Decca Records, Universal, and to Jonathan Shalit&amp;rsquo;s ROAR Global Management.2010 saw Mary-Jess record her debut album with filmic textures and a contemporary flare, working with some of China&amp;rsquo;s most accomplished musicians to add a touch of the orient; all contributing to an amazing sound guaranteed to captivate audiences worldwide when it is released in summer 2011.Russell says, 'It's a great pleasure to have the hugely talented Mary-Jess supporting me on tour. She will be a welcomed addition to what's set to be a great few months of shows.']]></description>
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<title>Russell gears up for Classic Brit Awards</title>
<pubDate>Fri, 18 Mar 2011 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Russell is getting set to perform at this year's Classic Brit Awards!Taking place on May 12th at the Royal Albert Hall, the event will be hosted by Myleene Klass and will also feature performances from Katherine Jenkins, Il Divo and the cast of Les Mis&amp;eacute;rables with Alfie Boe as Jean Valjean.The London Chamber Orchestra conducted by Christopher Warren Green will accompany all performers.Russell says, &quot;The Classical Brits is always one of the highlight events of the year. It&amp;rsquo;s great to celebrate those people whose work I admire&amp;rdquo;The event will be broadcast on ITV1 in May.]]></description>
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<title>Make a TV date with Russell</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 16 Mar 2011 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[You&amp;rsquo;ll be seeing plenty of Russell over the coming weeks...As he gets ready for his massive UK tour, Russell is lined up for loads of TV appearances! Watch out for him on:18th March &amp;ndash; Lorraine Kelly (ITV1)19th March &amp;ndash; Ant &amp;amp; Dec &amp;lsquo;Push the Button&amp;rsquo; (ITV1)22nd March &amp;ndash; The Vanessa Show (Ch 5)23rd March &amp;ndash; Alan Titchmarsh Show (ITV1)27th March &amp;ndash; BBC School Choir of the Year (BBC1)3rd April &amp;ndash; BBC School Choir of the Year (BBC1)10th April &amp;ndash; BBC School Choir of the Year (BBC1)]]></description>
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<title>Russell Watson UK Tour: Meet and Greet Winners Announced!</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 02 Mar 2011 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Russell&amp;rsquo;s upcoming UK tour is just around the corner, kicking off in Manchester on March 27th. With this in mind it&amp;rsquo;s time to announce those of you lucky enough to have won a meet-and-greet with Russell backstage at one of the following shows.Sheffield (March 30th) - Marie MoranManchester Bridgewater (4th April) - Laura JumpLiverpool Philharmonic (1st April) - Jillian Fewtrell-SmithCardiff St Davids Hall (28th April) - Phillippa ShepleyGlasgow Clyde (11th April) - Emma JohncockLondon Royal Albert Hall&amp;nbsp; (3rd May) - Kathy ChuteCongratulations to those fans listed above. Please keep an eye on your Facebook inbox where we&amp;rsquo;ll be sending you further details on how to claim your prize.]]></description>
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<title>Russell presents Diana award to the amazing Kirsty Howard</title>
<pubDate>Mon, 21 Feb 2011 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Russell has made a surprise visit to see 15 year-old pal Kirsty Howard at Newall Green High School to present her with the Diana Award for all her phenomenal work in raising a whopping &amp;pound;5m for Francis House Children's Hospice.&amp;nbsp;Kirsty was born with her heart back to front yet has done so much herself for her community. Upon being presented with the award by Russell, Kirtsy said: &amp;ldquo;I was very happy when I heard that school had nominated me for the Diana Award. I couldn&amp;rsquo;t believe it when I heard I had been successful and I feel so honoured.&amp;rdquo;&amp;nbsp;Congratulations Kirsty and keep up the amazing work!]]></description>
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<title>Tatler's 15 Minutes With Russell Watson</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 10 Feb 2011 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Just over a week ago, Russell performed his first ever concert in Singapore to a sold-out audience.During his trip Asia Tatler sat down for a quick chat with the man himself.Head HERE for the full interview.]]></description>
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<title>Russell to Perform Summer Concert at Cheltenham Racecourse</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 09 Feb 2011 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Russell has been confirmed to perform a live open air concert at Cheltenham Racecourse on 25th June.Fans can also look forward to his special guest Natasha Marsh who is also set to perform.Tickets are &amp;pound;40 each, and guests can bring seating and picnics, to really make an evening of it.For tickets call: 08445 762210 or 01242 572573. Hospitality packages are available on: 08454 224422. For more information, please visit www.lincfund.org]]></description>
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<title>Russell's Meet and Greet Competition: Last chance to enter</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 03 Feb 2011 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Don&amp;rsquo;t forget, our competition to win a Meet and Greet with Russell at his following live dates is STILL OPEN!Manchester Bridgewater Hall on 04.4.11Liverpool Philharmonic on 01.4.11Sheffield City Hall on 30.3.11Cardiff St Davids Hall on 28.4.11Glasgow Clyde Auditorium on 11.4.11London Royal Albert Hall on 03.5.11If you have a ticket to one of the above shows then make sure you let us know on Russell&amp;rsquo;s Facebook events section. Simply mark yourself as &amp;lsquo;attending&amp;rsquo; and you will be automatically entered to win!We&amp;rsquo;ll be announcing the winners shortly so best of luck.For a full list of Russell&amp;rsquo;s forthcoming live dates click HERE.]]></description>
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<title>Blog from Russell</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 20 Jan 2011 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Hey everyone, Just wanted to drop you a quick hello before I leave for Singapore. I hope you all had a great Christmas and enjoyed the New Year celebrations. I&amp;rsquo;ve gota really busy few months of touring coming up so I had a very relaxing one spent athome in Manchester with the kids and my girlfriend. As I said, I&amp;rsquo;m off to perform in Singapore on Monday, which I&amp;rsquo;m very excited about.It&amp;rsquo;s a country I&amp;rsquo;ve always admired so it&amp;rsquo;ll be great to spend some time there. ThenI&amp;rsquo;m hoping to catch a couple of weeks of sun somewhere before I come back to the UKto start rehearsals for the tour. Not sure where I&amp;rsquo;ll go yet, but looking forward torecharging the batteries. The UK tour starts in March and I&amp;rsquo;m thrilled it&amp;rsquo;s virtually sold sold-out.Twenty-three concerts is the biggest tour I&amp;rsquo;ve ever done so the fact it&amp;rsquo;s done sowell is really, really great - especially in this economic climate. What can fansexpect? Well it&amp;rsquo;s going to be a mixture of the last ten years with a few newadditions from my latest album &amp;lsquo;La Voce&amp;rsquo;. The key thing is that it&amp;rsquo;s essentially asymphonic concert tour with just the orchestra and myself.&amp;nbsp; I&amp;rsquo;ve wanted to dosomething like this for a long time so I can&amp;rsquo;t wait to get cracking. So if you'veyet to grab some of the few remaining tickets then be quick! Also due to massivedemand I've added two more shows...Thurs 21st April - PORTSMOUTH GUILDHALL andSunday 8th May - BRADFORD ST GEORGES HALL. Tickets are available HERE!It&amp;rsquo;ll be great to see you all on the road. Finally I wanted to thank you all for the gifts and New Year wishes you sent me. I&amp;rsquo;dlike to wish you all a happy, healthy and prosperous 2011. Lots of love and see you in March! Russell x]]></description>
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<title>Russell wishes you all a very merry Christmas!</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 22 Dec 2010 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Hooray! It's Christmas! Russell is very grateful for all your support this year and has recorded this little Christmas message for you...





We've asked you to leave Russell your Christmas message over on the forum and please keep them coming.Here's a select few...&quot;Merry Christmas Russell, have a wonderful day. All best wishes for New Year 2011. Love and hugs. Janet Salford xxx&quot;&quot;Russ I wish that you got a Christmas full of affection with your loved ones... and that you'll be compensated for all you have given me(solace and comfort and even health). Lots of love and 'muitas saudades'. MARIA (from Portugal)&quot;&quot;I hope you have a wonderful Christmas with your family and friends Russell and a healthy and happy 2011. Rachel&quot;&quot;Merry Christmas Russell. I hope you have a fantastic Christmas surrounded by those you love. Thanks for La Voce, it is really wonderful and beautiful. I wish you a happy and healthy holiday season and New Year. Love Joan, North Carolina, USA&quot;&quot;Hey Russell, Louise and the girls have a super duper Christmas and a fun filled new year. Hoping 2011 brings you everything you wish for. Love Gemma xx&quot;&quot;Pat and I wish you, Russell, Louise, the Girls, and all your family and friends a very Happy Christmas and a very Happy and Healthy New Year. See you at Bournemouth and Brighton on Tour. Love Audrey.&quot;&quot;Christmas Greetings Russell to you and your Family, have a wonderful Xmas surrounded by those whom you love. It will be a special one for you having Louise to share it with! LOL Doreen xx&quot;&quot;Have a very Merry Christmas and a very happy new year to you and your family!! Looking forward to seeing you on tour next year! Best Wishes. Love Lisa xx&quot;&quot;Russell, wishing you, Louise, the girls and all your family a wonderful Christmas and good health and happiness in the New Year. Hope it brings everything you wish for. Much love, Chris O xxxx&quot;&quot;Hi Russell, Just dropping in to say I hope you, Louise, Becky, Hannah and the rest of your family and friends have a fabulous Christmas and New Year. You certainly deserve to celebrate this festive season. Not too many mince pies though. Jill&quot;Thank you so much everyone, have a lovely festive period and here's to 2011!!]]></description>
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<title>Russell's Christmas TV Highlights</title>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 Dec 2010 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Watch out for Russell on the box over Christmas.&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;On Sunday 19th December he'll be performing &amp;lsquo;Be My Love&amp;rsquo; on NOELS CHRISTMAS PRESENTS.Tune in on SkyOne from 6pm. &amp;nbsp;Then on Boxing day make sure you turn on BBC1's THE BIG SING CHRISTMAS for Russell's performance of &amp;lsquo;O Holy Night&amp;rsquo;.]]></description>
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<title>Royal Variety Performance Highlight</title>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 Dec 2010 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you missed Russell's performance of 'Parla Piu Piano' on last night's televised Royal Variety Performance, you can catch it over on the iPlayer. &amp;nbsp;Click HERE to watch.]]></description>
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<title>Russell Watson in Concert at Hylands House</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 16 Dec 2010 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Get your 2011 summer diaries ready for a date with Russell.&amp;nbsp; He's been confirmed to perform at Hyland House on Sunday 26th June!&amp;nbsp;For more information and to buy tickets go to www.ticketeast.co.uk or call 0871 224 1113. &amp;nbsp;Russell Watson in ConcertSunday 26th June 2011Hylands HouseChelmsfordEssexCM2 8WQ]]></description>
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<title>Spotlight on Russell: The Princes of Trust</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 16 Dec 2010 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As you know, Russell is a dedicated ambassador for The Princes Trust. In today's 'Spotlight on Russell' clip, Russell talks about what the role means to him.&amp;nbsp;And while we're on the subject of the royals...don't miss tonight's televised broadcast of the Royal Variety Performance featuring a very special performance from Russell. Tune in from 8pm on BBC1.&amp;nbsp;Be sure to leave your comments for Russell as a YouTube video response.&amp;nbsp;'La Voce' is OUT NOW!: http://amzn.to/cc7rFo&amp;nbsp;Subscribe to the official Russell Watson YouTube channel now: http://www.youtube.com/user/russellwatsontv It's completely FREE and means you'll never miss a new Russell Watson video.]]></description>
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<title>Russell at the Royal Variety Performance</title>
<pubDate>Mon, 13 Dec 2010 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Don't miss the Royal Variety Performance this Thursday (16th December) where Russell will be taking to the stage.Accompanied by two principal dancers from the world-renowned Royal Ballet, Russell will sing Parla Piu Piano, best known as the love theme from The Godfather.Russell also shares the bill with a host of other top acts including Take That, Cheryl Cole, Kylie and N-Dubz.Tune in from 8pm on BBC1.In the article below, Russell talks to the Daily Mail following the recording of his performance...]]></description>
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<title>La Voce Christmas Giveaway!</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 09 Dec 2010 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Christmas is coming and what better gift to give than a copy of Russell's brand new album, signed by the man himself!Now, in our new competition, that's exactly what we're giving away. To win one of FIVE signed copies of La Voce, simply enter our prize draw HERE!]]></description>
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<title>New Russell Tour Dates Added!</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 07 Dec 2010 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Due to massive demand for tickets for Russell's upcoming 2011 tour, two new dates have now been added!You can catch Russell on Thu 21st April 2011 at The Guildhall in Portsmouth and on Sun 8th May 2011 at St Georges Hall in Bradford.The exclusive pre-sale link is HERE and tickets go on general sale tomorrow.]]></description>
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<title>Spotlight on Russell - Olympics</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 02 Dec 2010 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In the latest 'Spotlight on Russell' clip, we find out about Russell's thoughts on the upcoming 2012 Olympics.Head over to the Russell Watson official YouTube page now for the video!Be sure to leave your comments for Russell as a YouTube video response.'La Voce' is OUT NOW!]]></description>
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<title>Spotlight on Russell - Interests</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 2010 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[What does a 'Penny Black' and 'The Crawl of Shame' have in common? Watch the next 'Spotlight on Russell' clip all about his interests to find out...Head over to the Russell Watson official YouTube page now for the video!Be sure to leave your comments for Russell as a YouTube video response.'La Voce' is OUT NOW!]]></description>
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<title>'La Voce' Enters the Classical Charts at Number 2!!</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 2010 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Russell would like to thank everyone who bought 'La Voce'. In it's first week it smashed into the Classical Charts at number 2 and also registered at number 13 in the official UK Album Charts.This is a fantastic result for Russell's comeback album and testament to much hard work, an album full of stunning records and some of the most brilliant fans around.Thank you guys and well done Russell!Grab your copy of 'La Voce' NOW!]]></description>
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<title>'Spotlight on Russell' - Comedy</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 25 Nov 2010 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[We've got a brand new 'Spotlight on Russell' clip for you today! So if you'd like to know what makes Russell chuckle, his tastes in comedy and his favourite comedian head over to the Russell Watson official YouTube page now!Be sure to leave Russell some comments and do let us know if you have any suggestions for future 'Spotlight on Russell' topics.'La Voce' is OUT NOW! Grab your copy HERE.]]></description>
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<title>A Thank You from Russell</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 24 Nov 2010 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A huge thank you to all my wonderful fans for showing your support at the HMV signing on Monday. I was overwhelmed by the response and also all the warmth and lovely comments that I received. All your lovely cards and gifts for my birthday were the icing on the cake! An incredibly memorable day all round and thanks so much. Love from Russell x]]></description>
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<title>Happy Birthday Russell!</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 24 Nov 2010 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As well as releasing his brand new album La Voce yesterday, he also celebrates his birthday today!&amp;nbsp;Russell says, 'Thanks very much for all the kind messages on my forum. Here's to another year older and another year (hopefully) wiser!' &amp;nbsp;To read the kind birthday messages left by fans, or to leave your own for him, head to the Official Russell Watson Forum!&amp;nbsp;La Voce OUT NOW. Order HERE!]]></description>
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<title>Russell on This Saturday's National Lottery - Get Your Questions In!</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 23 Nov 2010 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This Saturday (27th November) Russell will be appearing on The National Lottery and will also be talking to Jenni Falconer. We're sure you have some questions you'd love Russell to answer so head over HERE and follow the links to leave yours!You may just get your answer live on the show!Tune in to The National Lottery at 8:30pm this Saturday on BBC1.]]></description>
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<title>Russell talks to WOTYOUGOT</title>
<pubDate>Mon, 22 Nov 2010 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Russell talks to top pop music blog WOTYOUGOT about his new album, pop music, performing live, illegal downloads and much more ...Watch the clip HERE.La Voce OUT NOW! Order HERE!]]></description>
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<title>'La Voce' OUT NOW!</title>
<pubDate>Mon, 22 Nov 2010 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[&amp;lt;img src=&quot;http://i55.tinypic.com/2nbvrdc.jpg&quot; border=&quot;0&quot;&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;
La Voce, Russell&amp;rsquo;s eagerly anticipated first classical album in 6 years is OUT NOW! &amp;nbsp;Released a decade after his number one, Classical-Brit bagging 2000 debut &amp;lsquo;The Voice&amp;rsquo;, &amp;lsquo;La Voce&amp;rsquo; is Russell&amp;rsquo;s ninth - and most personal - album. &amp;ldquo;I&amp;rsquo;ve truly given my heart and soul to this record,&amp;rdquo; he says, and you can most certainly hear it.&amp;nbsp;Don't miss this brand new album...&amp;nbsp;Amazon / HMV&amp;nbsp;To celebrate the release, Russell will be appearing live&amp;nbsp; at Manchester's Trafford Centre at 5.30pm today. Then at 6pm Russell will head up to the centre's HMV store to sign copies of La Voce!&amp;nbsp;See you there!]]></description>
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<title>Message from Russell</title>
<pubDate>Fri, 19 Nov 2010 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Hi there, &amp;nbsp;I just wanted to apologise for any upset caused by the cancellation of my Harrods signing event. It really was something out of the control of both myself and my record label, Epic.&amp;nbsp;You know that if it was up to me I would do everything I could do to make this happen, especially as I know many of you have spent time and money organising travel etc. &amp;nbsp;Again, I'm truly sorry for any disappointment caused. If you would like me to sign your CDs, and you can't make it to my Manchester signing event, then please post your case to my label and I'll sort that for out you asap.FAO Jesse PeterSony Music Entertainment9 Derry StreetLondonW8 5HYThanks and have a great weekend.LoveRussell xx]]></description>
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<title>Russell's New Album 'La Voce' Arrives On Monday!</title>
<pubDate>Fri, 19 Nov 2010 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[&amp;nbsp;
Monday marks La Voce release day for Russell and to celebrate he'll be dropping by BBC Breakfast for a LIVE early morning interview. &amp;nbsp;Make sure you tune in on BBC1 from 8.50am. &amp;nbsp;Pre order La Voce HERE]]></description>
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<title>IMPORTANT SIGNING EVENT UPDATE!</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 18 Nov 2010 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Due to reasons out of Russell's control it is with regret that his upcoming signing event at Harrods on 24th November has been cancelled.The good news is that Russell will be appearing at Manchester's Trafford Centre on 22nd November as planned! Make sure you're there from 5.30pm when Russell will perform in the Trafford Centre mall. Then at 6pm Russell will head up to the centre's HMV store to sign copies of his brand new album La Voce!See you there!]]></description>
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<title>Two new 'Spotlight on Russell' clips - Manchester and Football</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 17 Nov 2010 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In the lead up to Monday's album release, we&amp;rsquo;ve got TWO brand new &amp;lsquo;Spotlight on Russell&amp;rsquo; clips for you to enjoy this week!As you all know, Russell is a Manchester lad born and bred. In clip one we find out what the city he grew up in means to him to this day.And no discussion of Manchester would be complete without mentioning football. So in the second of our clips Russell talks about &amp;lsquo;the glorious game&amp;rsquo; - no prizes for guessing which team he supports!Head over to Russell&amp;rsquo;s YouTube page now to watch and leave your comments!If you have suggestions for future &amp;lsquo;Spotlight on Russell&amp;rsquo; topics &amp;ndash; then let us know.Brand new album La Voce &amp;ndash; due this Monday, that's 22nd Nov! Pre-order your copy now HERE.]]></description>
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<title>Win Tickets to La Voce Playback Party with Russell</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 16 Nov 2010 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Listen up Russell fans!To celebrate the release of his ninth, and most personal, album yet, Amazon are giving away five pairs of tickets to Russell's exclusive La Voce playback event in London on 30th November. This is a rare opportunity for fans to get up close and personal with the man himself! What's more, Amazon are also throwing in travel to the London event. To enter the prize draw, simply enter your details here!]]></description>
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<title>Russell performing LIVE on QVC tonight!</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 16 Nov 2010 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[With less than a week to go until the release of his BRAND NEW album La Voce, Russell's a busy man!

Earlier today he performed bright and early on ITV's Lorraine. Missed him? No worries, just head to the ITV player for the recording HERE.&amp;nbsp;And later tonight you can catch Russell LIVE on air in a QVC special! As well as being interviewed, Russell will perform two stunning tracks from the new album - 'Parla Piu Piano' and 'Io Che Non Vivo (Senze Te)'. That's tonight from 8pm, be sure to tune in!Order La Voce ahead of the rest! Preorder HERE!]]></description>
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<title>Blog from Russell</title>
<pubDate>Fri, 12 Nov 2010 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Hi everyone, &amp;nbsp;How are you? Did you enjoy the fireworks this weekend?&amp;nbsp;I was absolutely delighted to be invited along to join the Mayor of Trafford and the Royal British Legion to help launch Trafford's Poppy Appeal last week.
&amp;nbsp;It was a thrill to meet so many wonderful people on the day. From the pupil's of Springfield Primary School, to the very brave UK soldiers and ex-servicemen who attended.&amp;nbsp; The work of the Royal British Legion is obviously hugely important and so it was a great privilege to be asked to help launch the appeal. I'd like to urge all of you to join me in support of Remembrance Day. &amp;nbsp;As well as wearing your poppy with pride, here are just a couple of things you can do online: &amp;nbsp;- Make a donation: http://www.britishlegion.org.uk/make-a-donation- Add this to your Facebook status: Support Remembrance Day 11/11/2010 http://tiny.cc/53hcn- Add this tweet: Support #Remembrance Day Poppy, add a #twibbon to your avatar now!Can you think of anything else we can do? &amp;nbsp;I also enjoyed attending the Remembrance Day Ceremony at Chester Cathedral yesterday. Nice to see some of you there!&amp;nbsp;Thanks guys, Love Russell x]]></description>
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<title>Join Russell at Harrods 'La Voce' Signing</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 11 Nov 2010 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Can't make Russell's Manchester signing event? Not to worry, Russell will giving fans another opportunity to say hello when he stops by HMV at London's Harrods on 24th November at 4.30pm.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Head to the events section on Facebook and RSVP now!]]></description>
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<title>Russell Watson talks to Aled Jones for Big Sing 2010</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 09 Nov 2010 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you missed Russell at the Big Sing 2010 on the BBC's Songs of Praise recently, don't worry.&amp;nbsp; Click HERE to catch a recording of Aled Jones' interview with Russell. The pair talk singing, faith, and health.]]></description>
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<title>Russell Performance and 'La Voce' Signing Event at Manchester Trafford Centre</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 09 Nov 2010 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[We've some great news for you! On Monday 22nd November Russell will be dropping by the HMV store at Manchester Trafford Centre for a special LIVE performance! What's more, Russell will sticking around to say hello to fans and sign copies of his new album 'La Voce'! So why not drop by and top off a spot of Christmas shopping with a date with Russell Watson! Here are the details you need: When: Monday 22nd NovemberEvent details: Live performance at 5.30pm and CD signing 6pmWhere: Manchester Trafford CentreAddress: 136 Peel Avenue, The Trafford Centre, Manchester, M17 8BHHead to the events section on Facebook and RSVP now!]]></description>
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<title>Spotlight on Russell - A Day In the Life</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 03 Nov 2010 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In the second of our 'Spotlight on Russell' YouTube clips we asked Russell to describe a typical day in his life. Whether at home with his children or getting ready for a performance, find out how Russell likes to spend his time. Be sure to leave your comments for Russell as a YouTube video response.Subscribe to the official Russell Watson YouTube channel now. It's completely FREE and means you'll never miss a new Russell Watson video!]]></description>
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<title>Watch Russell's 'La Voce' EPK on YouTube</title>
<pubDate>Mon, 01 Nov 2010 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Talking exclusively about his upcoming UK tour and the recording of his new album La Voce, including his thrill to be working with the Roma Sinfonietta in Rome; Russell's La Voce EPK is now available to watch on YouTube. &amp;nbsp;Be sure to subscribe to the all-new Russell Watson YouTube channel now and you'll never miss a new video!'La Voce' is available for pre-order right now HERE and out on 22nd November!]]></description>
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<title>Meet Russell Backstage on his 2011 UK Tour!</title>
<pubDate>Mon, 01 Nov 2010 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Russell Watson fans! We have some BIG NEWS for those of you with tickets to his 2011 UK tour! &amp;nbsp;We're offering YOU the chance to top off your memorable evening by meeting the man himself backstage! That's right, TWO meet and greet opportunities at the following SIX live shows has now become available... &amp;nbsp;Manchester Bridgewater Hall on 04.4.11Liverpool Philharmonic on 01.4.11Sheffield City Hall on 30.3.11Cardiff St Davids Hall on 28.4.11Glasgow Clyde Auditorium on 11.4.11 London Royal Albert Hall on 03.5.11 &amp;nbsp;To be in with a chance of winning a meet and greet with Russell, simply head to the events section on Russell's Facebook page and mark yourself as 'attending' your chosen show.&amp;nbsp;We'll be selecting the winners at random in a few weeks time. &amp;nbsp;Best of luck!]]></description>
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<title>A message from Russell!</title>
<pubDate>Fri, 29 Oct 2010 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Hi everyone, &amp;nbsp;Russell here. Just wanted to drop by and say a quick hello. &amp;nbsp;How are you all? I'm very busy at the moment preparing for the release of my new album La Voce. There's not long to go now - Nov 22nd! - I can't wait!! And of course my tour. Preparations are now under way and I'm really looking forward to getting out on the road. Hope to see you all there! &amp;nbsp;I've just had a fantastic time performing at Friday Night is Music Night. It was a real thrill to work with conductor Keith Lockhart and the BBC Concert Orchestra... an amazing night!&amp;nbsp;Hope you all enjoyed my Piers Morgan interview? I had a brilliant time with my family and friends on the show. Piers was a real gent and I found the whole experience incredibly positive and enjoyable.I've also just enjoyed a fabulous evening at Raymond Blanc's Le Manoir restaurant, performing for this year's Le Festival aux Quat'Saison. The food was fantastic, company just as good. I loved the intimacy of the setting for the concert. I can really recommend you try it out. &amp;nbsp;Oh, while I remember - be great if you could join me in supporting the Kids Music Counts Campaign. You can find out more info here:&amp;nbsp; http://bit.ly/aaMtZT&amp;nbsp;I hope you're all keeping well and managing to avoid the dreaded winter flu lurgy!&amp;nbsp;If you have any questions for me - leave them in the comments section below and I'll try and answer them when I next get chance. &amp;nbsp;Best wishes and have a happy Halloween! Russell x]]></description>
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<title>Russell Responds to fans on Facebook</title>
<pubDate>Fri, 29 Oct 2010 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Thanks for leaving your comments on Russell's 'Favourite Country Visited' clip. Russell loved reading about the favourite places you've visited and he has now responded to some of your comments. &amp;nbsp;New York: Hi Kay and Joan, Yes NY really is the city that never sleeps! I love it. My favourite hotel is the Trump International for its superb views over Central Park.&amp;nbsp;Rome: Hey Lynn. Rome is one of my favourite cities too. One of my proudest moments was performing at the Vatican for Pope John Paul II. The best hotel I've stayed in there was the Rome Cavalerli.&amp;nbsp;Japan: Hi Glenda and Keiko and Beth. I love the Japanese culture. Its about respect, honour and manners. Tokyo is a fabulous, clean and tidy city with the most wonderful food.&amp;nbsp;Barcelona: One of my career defining moments was singing at the Nucamp Stadium in 1999, united won the treble that year as well! Barcelona is a fantastic place for a holiday.&amp;nbsp;Lake District: Hello Jayne. The Lakes are a great place for relaxing, walking, taking in some fresh air and kicking back. My favourite hotel in the Lakes is The Samling which i always enjoy returning to.&amp;nbsp;Vienna: Hi Annette. I love Austria. Vienna is home to some stunning roman architecture, a favourite moment of mine was eating at a fabulous restaurant with an open-air balcony, the backdrop featured the beautiful St Stephens cathedral, which was just spectacular.&amp;nbsp;Barbados: Hi Lynn. Yes, Barbados is a great place for a sun vacation. I love to go there for a relaxing time with family and friends. The Sandy Lane Hotel is a special place to stay.&amp;nbsp;Stay tuned for 'Spotlight on Russell: A Day In the Life' clip coming soon!&amp;#65279;]]></description>
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<title>Russell Watson returns with 'La Voce'</title>
<pubDate>Fri, 29 Oct 2010 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As you all know, the voice of a generation is back, alive and most certainly kicking with a new album on a new label! The tenor who practically invented the classical crossover genre is ready to stun the world again with &amp;lsquo;La Voce&amp;rsquo;, out in the UK on Monday 22nd November (and Ireland on Fri 19th Nov) on Sony Music.
&quot;Russell is the finest British Tenor of his generation and improves with every performance I hear, we are honoured to have him on our label&quot;&amp;ndash; Nick Raphael, Managing Director Epic RecordsRecorded in June 2010 with the Roma Sinfonietta - Ennio Morricone&amp;rsquo;s orchestra of choice &amp;ndash; and produced by Mike Hedges, Russell Watson&amp;rsquo;s voice has never sounded better.Stronger, more driven and powerful, his renditions of Pino Donaggio&amp;rsquo;s &quot;Io Che Non Vivo (Senza Te)&quot;, Mario Lanza&amp;rsquo;s &quot;Arrivederci Roma&quot; and Parla Piu Piano (the theme from The Godfather) are as impressive as you&amp;rsquo;d expect from a man singing with, literally, a new lease of life after overcoming two life-threatening brain tumours.In 2008, when the Salford born tenor finished radiotherapy for the pituitary tumour that saw him undergoing emergency surgery, he decided to embark on a return to music. He soon found that his treatment had given him not just a fresh outlook on the world, but a whole new, deeper, richer voice. &amp;ldquo;The tumour could have been growing for 10-15 years in my nasal cavity, so when I had it cut out I went from a V8 to a V12!&amp;rdquo;.Set for release a decade after his number one, Classical-Brit bagging 2000 debut &amp;lsquo;The Voice&amp;rsquo;, &amp;lsquo;La Voce&amp;rsquo; is Watson&amp;rsquo;s ninth - and most personal - album. &amp;ldquo;I&amp;rsquo;ve truly given my heart and soul to this record,&amp;rdquo; he says, and you can most certainly hear it.&amp;lsquo;La Voce&amp;rsquo; is set to be one of the defining albums of 2010. Pre-order your copy NOW!]]></description>
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<title>Russell talks to the Telegraph</title>
<pubDate>Fri, 22 Oct 2010 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Ahead of his new album release, Russell talks to the Telegraph about how his illness has changed his music.Read the full interview online HERE.]]></description>
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<title>Russell TV update</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 21 Oct 2010 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It seems that November will leave you spoilt for TV choice as Russell is set to perform, guest panel and be interviewed across several shows.Russell is set to finish October with a performance of 'Intermezzo' on BBC&amp;rsquo;s Songs of Praise. Then you can catch him on variety of shows, from an interview on Loose Women to him joining the panel for debate program The Wright Stuff.See details below for Russell&amp;rsquo;s TV Schedule.Coming up:31st October THE BIG SING: SONGS OF PRAISE (BBC1)Catch Russell&amp;rsquo;s performance of &amp;ldquo;Intermezzo&amp;rdquo;16th NovemberLORRAINE (ITV)Live interview and performance. 21st NovemberSOMETHING FOR THE WEEKEND (BBC2) Celebrity chat and cookery program where Russell will be interviewed, show a preview of his video and be joined by Sean Lock as the other studio guest.21st NovemberTHE VARIETY CLUB SHOWBIZ EVENTThe award ceremony that has been running since 1952 in aid of the Children&amp;rsquo;s charity, Russell will perform and is NOMINATED to win the Classical award. &amp;nbsp;22nd NovemberBBC BREAKFASTIn addition to your usual breakfast news, Russell Watson will be interviewed as well as treating us to another TV preview of his latest video.25TH NovemberTHE ALAN TITCHMARSH SHOW (ITV)Russell is set to perform and be interviewed and perform on the show of everyone&amp;rsquo;s favourite gardener-turned-TV-personality.26th NovemberSTRICTLY COME DANCING (BBC1)Russell will appear as a guest judge on the cut throat panel.&amp;nbsp;IT TAKES TWO (BBC2)Backstage gossip show for Strictly will get Russell to discuss his thoughts on the music for the next evening&amp;rsquo;s Strictly.29th NovemberLOOSE WOMEN (ITV1)Interview and video shooting29th NovemberCHRIS MOYLES&amp;rsquo; QUIZ NIGHT (ITV)Keep your eyed peeled as Russell is set to cameo asking a quiz question to the melody of Nessun Dorma, also you can hear some details regarding the release of &amp;ldquo;La Voce&amp;rdquo;]]></description>
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<title>Leave Your Birthday Messages for Russell</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 20 Oct 2010 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It's Russell's birthday on 24th November....If you would like to leave him a special birthday message, then you can do so over on the official Russell Watson forum.On 23rd November we'll be collecting all your messages and passing them on the birthday boy himself!]]></description>
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<title>Watch Russell's Life Story over on the ITV Player</title>
<pubDate>Mon, 18 Oct 2010 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Millions of fans tuned in to Pier's Morgan's Life Stories on Saturday night to watch Russell's first major interview since his recovery.Talking openly with humour and great dignity, Russell shared the highs and lows of the past few years. If you missed the show then you can now catch it on repeat via the ITVplayer. Just click the link below:
Watch Russell on Piers Morgan's Life Stories.]]></description>
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<title>Russell takes the Health Quiz</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 12 Oct 2010 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Curious to know what Russell's vices are and what he can't live without? Then head to dailymail.co.uk to see how Russell faired in their health quiz. Read the EXCLUSIVE interview here!]]></description>
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<title>Russell Talks to Piers Morgan</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 12 Oct 2010 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It's just been confirmed that Russell will be a special guest on the new series of the ITV show 'Piers Morgan Life Stories'. In his first major interview since his recovery from serious illness, he reveals how close to death he became after discovering two tumours in his head.Russell talks about the treatment he had and how he&amp;rsquo;s slowly clawed his way back to health. Don't miss the show this Saturday, that's 16th October at 10pm.]]></description>
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<title>Spotlight On Russell: Favourite Country Visited</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 05 Oct 2010 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Out of all the amazing countries Russell has performed in, have you ever wondered which is his favourite?Now, in the first of an eight-part series of clips called 'Spotlight on Russell', we ask him just that.Find out what he said HERE.Russell would like to hear about the favourite places you have ever visited. Leave your comments on YouTube.Stay tuned for 'Spotlight on Russell: A Day In the Life' coming soon!]]></description>
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<title>Russell Fan Q&amp;A: Round Three</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 05 Oct 2010 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In the third and final part of our fan Q&amp;amp;A with Russell we talk 
tattoos, Jack Duckworth, and Russell's brand new album 'La Voce.Q: What is your favourite track on your new album La Voce and why? (Eunice Pickles)A:
 That's a difficult one, Eunice. I really, really like the adaptation of
 Dusty Springfield's song, 'You Don't Have To Say You Love Me', it's a 
great builder. But I also like the Godfather theme, I think that's come 
out very, very strongly. It's big and is a great vocal showcase.&amp;nbsp; Q: Would you like to appear in Coronation Street, if so which character would you play? (Sophie Williams)A:
 It has to be Jack Duckworth, Sophie, haha! I would be able to moan a 
lot. His character is just, you know, a grumpy old man, but really quite
 comedic. It's a great character. There never seems to be anything 
catastrophic going on in his life which I quite like. One of my dreams 
is to have a cameo appearance in Coronation Street. I'd love that! I 
don't really get much time to watch soaps anymore.Q: Do you have
 to be pretty strict and set aside time each and every day to practice 
your vocals, even when you are holiday? (Victoria Mason)A: Hi 
Victroia. I'm supposed to, but I've got to be honest, I don't. This is 
such an intense period, when I get an opportunity to rest, I like to 
rest. There isn't much time that goes by when I'm not singing. I'm 
always singing.Q: It is well documented that you don't like 
salmon, which is a favourite of mine, so if you were coming to dinner, 
what would I cook for you? (Sandra Dalziel)A: Hi Sandra. I'm 
genuinely allergic to Salmon. Beetroot is also utterly disgusting. So 
nothing with either of those two! If I was cooking, I'd cook something 
like steak, potato gratin, fresh green beans, fresh garden peas and a 
bit of pepper sauce on the side. And a nice bottle of Bolanger rose.Q: Would you get a tattoo done? where would you have it? and what would it be off? (Sarah Baron)A:
 Hi Sarah. No, I just don't like them. My 15 year old recently mentioned
 tattoos and I just gave her a look that only a father could give a 
daughter when she says she wants a tattoo. If she got one I'd go mad! 
I'm not a strict Dad but they know the guidelines. I'm not heavy duty 
with them but they know when not to mess with me, like with tattoos and 
stuff like that. She recently asked me about a belly button piercing and
 it was just a flat 'no!'If your fan question hasn't been 
answered yet, don't worry. There are plenty more fan Q&amp;amp;A 
opportunities with Russell COMING SOON! Russell's amazing new album 'La Voce' will hit stores on November 29th. Pre-order now HERE!]]></description>
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<title>Russell Watson Tour Tickets On Sale Now!</title>
<pubDate>Fri, 01 Oct 2010 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As you already know, Russell has announced a very special UK Tour for next Spring.Well, tickets are now on general sale!! So hurry over and grab yours HERE now to make sure you don't miss out!]]></description>
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<title>Russell Watson Tour - Pre-sale Tickets On Sale NOW!</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 30 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Pre-sale tickets for Russell's 2011 UK tour have now gone on sale! Secure
 your tickets one day ahead of the rest by heading to Russell's official
 forum where a special pre-sale link has just been added to the members only area.General sale tickets go on sale tomorrow (Friday 1st October). Russell's
 21 date UK tour begins in Spring of 2011 and will include a show at 
London's Royal Albert Hall on May 3rd. For a full list of dates head to 
the events section now!&amp;nbsp;'La Voce', Russell's stunning new album, will be released on November 29th. Pre-order your copy HERE!]]></description>
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<title>Russell Watson UK Tour Announced for Spring 2011 + Pre sale News!</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 29 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Russell fans! We're pleased to announce the brilliant news that 
Russell is taking his upcoming album 'La Voce' on the road with a UK 
tour next Spring! Determined to make this one of the most exciting tours of 2011, Russell says, &quot;I'm
 overjoyed to be touring again. There's no better feeling than to be out
 there performing live for the fans, and I can't wait for you to all 
hear the new album. It's going to be a very special tour indeed.&quot; The Russell Watson UK tour will take in: MarchSun 27th Salford Lowry (Lyric)Mon 28th Oxford New TheatreWed 30th Sheffield City HallAprilFri 1st&amp;nbsp; Liverpool PhilharmonicSun 3rd&amp;nbsp; Llandudno Venue Cymru TheatreMon 4th&amp;nbsp; Manchester Bridgewater HallThu 7th&amp;nbsp; Blackpool Opera HouseSat 9th&amp;nbsp; Newcastle City HallMon 11th Glasgow Clyde AuditoriumWed 13th Nottingham Royal CentreThu 14th Northampton DerngateSat 16th Bournemouth Intl CentreMon 18th Brighton DomeWed 20th Plymouth PavilionsTue 26th Bristol Colston HallThu 28th Cardiff St Davids HallSat 30th Birmingham Symphony HallMaySun 1st Birmingham Symphony HallTue 3rd London Royal Albert HallThu 5th Leicester DM HallSat 7th Ipswich RegentTickets
 for this 21 date tour go on sale October 1st. However, a special fan 
pre-sale will begin at 10am TOMORROW (Thursday 30th)! To get in early 
and secure your tickets, don't miss the special pre-sale link which will
 be added to the 'members only' area of Russell's official forum 
tomorrow morning. So, if you've not already done so, make sure you sign 
up to www.russell-watson.com/forum/ NOW!'La Voce', Russell's stunning new album, will be released on November 29th. Pre-order your copy HERE!]]></description>
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<title>Russell Fan Q&amp;A: Round Two</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 29 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[We spoke to Russell the other day and, as promised, we managed to squeeze in as many of your fan questions as possible. Here's the second instalment from our Russell Watson fan Q&amp;amp;A...Q: Do you have any ambitions outside the music industry that you would like to fulfil? (from Sarah Phillips) A:
 Hi Sarah. To be honest, I want more than anything else to just stay 
healthy and happy. That&amp;rsquo;s predominantly it. Outside of my career? No, 
not really. Just healthy and happy, my family too!Q: Who would 
you most like to duet/collaborate with on a song, and are there any 
collaborations on your new album, 'La Voce'? (from Kelly Dean)A:
 Hi Kelly. Oh crikey! Sadly most of the people I have respect for, 
artistically, aren&amp;rsquo;t here anymore - the great Pavarotti, Frank Sinatra. 
Maybe Whitney in her hay day, that would take some beating. Or even 
Mariah Carey, she&amp;rsquo;s got some voice on her. There are no collaborations 
on the record. Specifically, I was really conscious on this album of 
making sure it was all about the voice and the music above anything 
else. We talked about duets on several occasions, but in the end we 
decided it would dilute what we had.Q: Where would you go and what would you do on a date? (from Fenella Loveridge)A: Haha, good question Fenella&amp;hellip; I would take &amp;lsquo;em to Old Trafford to watch Man United!&amp;nbsp; Q: If you had to pick just one favourite song ever - which would it be and why? (from Tracy Bate)A: Hi Tracy. Nessun Dorma. It&amp;rsquo;s kind of pre-curser to my career and has significance for so many reasons.Q: Who do you listen to and why, and how do you choose the songs on your albums? (from Sandra Dalziel)A:
 Hello Sandra. It depends what I&amp;rsquo;m doing. At the moment I&amp;rsquo;m really into 
the Black Eyed Peas. I really like their new record, Boom Boom Pow, it&amp;rsquo;s
 a brilliant record.Stay tuned for Round Three of Russell's fan Q&amp;amp;A coming soon!]]></description>
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<title>Russell Fan Q&amp;A: Round One</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 28 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In the first part of our fan Q&amp;amp;A with Russell, we talk music, tennis and the strangest gift he's ever been given by a fan!&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Q: What do you do with all the presents you get given by your fans? (Barbara Bone)A:
 Hi Barbara. A lot of them I drink&amp;hellip; they send me a lot of alcohol. I get
 Champagne and Chardonnay. I get sent a lot of cufflinks and ties, which
 I wear. I&amp;rsquo;ve got to be honest, I have had some very odd gifts from fans
 and I&amp;rsquo;m not sure what to do with them. The oddest gift I was ever given
 was a silver Elvis monster outfit. Weird, I&amp;rsquo;m not sure why. Somebody 
once sent me some bells, no note, it just said &quot;I think you might like these&quot;.Q: What do you get up to when you have a day off? (Hayley Manning)A:
 Hello Hayley. I like tennis. I think I&amp;rsquo;m quite good, yeah. I&amp;rsquo;m 
certainly getting stronger. My fitness has improved a lot since losing 
the weight I put on two years ago through chemo. I move around the court
 better. Now as a result I feel a lot better. My biggest form of 
escapism is my Playstation 3. If anyone wants to buy me any of the 
latest PS3 games, mainly sport or shooting games, it would be gladly 
appreciated&amp;hellip; haha!Q: Would you ever consider recording a Christmas CD? (Sarah Baron)A:
 I would never say I wouldn&amp;rsquo;t consider recording one, Sarah, but at this
 stage in my career, no. I&amp;rsquo;m heavily into the artistic process that 
takes place when making a record of the type that I&amp;rsquo;ve made recently. A 
Christmas record for me at this stage would not be so artistically 
rewarding. That&amp;rsquo;s not to say that later in my career I wouldn&amp;rsquo;t consider
 it. Q: If you had a time machine and could go back in time and 
could see a singer or musician perform who would it be and why? (Annette
 Fice)A: Hey Annette. I think I&amp;rsquo;d like to go back in time and 
see Elvis do the concert he did in 67, the comeback tour. I&amp;rsquo;d have liked
 to see that. I appreciate the legend that he was in his hay day. It&amp;rsquo;s 
astonishing. Q:What do you have playing on your i-pod? (Mavis Haddleton)A:
 Well Mavis, It&amp;rsquo;s 32GB so there&amp;rsquo;s so much on there. I like my soul 
music, James Brown, Freddie Jackson, Alexander O&amp;rsquo;Neill, really like the 
Alexander O&amp;rsquo;Neill stuff. I&amp;rsquo;ve got piles of classical stuff on there and a
 bit of rock too.&amp;nbsp; Such an eclectic mix, everything from the Sex Pistols
 to Chopin.Stay tuned for Round Two of Russell's fan Q&amp;amp;A coming soon!]]></description>
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<title>Russell Performs on The Andrew Marr Show</title>
<pubDate>Mon, 27 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Did you catch Russell's performance of 'Intermezzo' on The Andrew 
Marr Show yesterday? What did you think?]]></description>
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<title>Russell's November TV update</title>
<pubDate>Mon, 27 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Here's when and where you can catch Russell on the TV in November...LORRAINE (ITV1) 16/11&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; SOMETHING FOR THE WEEKEND (BBC2) 21/11&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; BBC BREAKFAST (BBC1) 22/11&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; ME &amp;amp; MRS JONES (VINTAGE TV) 24/11&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; THE ALAN TITCHMARSH SHOW (ITV1) 25/11&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; NEVER MIND THE BUZZCOCKS (BBC2) 25/11&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; STRICTLY COME DANCING: IT TAKES TWO (BBC2) 26/11&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; LOOSE WOMEN (ITV1) 29/11&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; THE WRIGHT STUFF (FIVE) 30/11&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; MARKET KITCHEN BIG ADVENTURE (GOOD FOOD CHANNEL) 30/11For Russell's remaining TV appearances in September and October CLICK HERE.]]></description>
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<title>Russell Watson Talks to ITN's News at Ten</title>
<pubDate>Fri, 24 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[&amp;nbsp;

In one of his first comeback interviews, Russell talks candidly to ITN's News at Ten about his recovery from ill-health and journey back into the music industry. Russell says, &quot;I don't feel like a victim any more, I feel like a survivor&quot;Head to Russell's YouTube page HERE to watch the full interview and to leave your comments.]]></description>
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<title>Russell marks his return with 'La Voce' album launch party!</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 23 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Tuesday evening marked Russell's triumphant return to the music scene as he unveiled tracks from his brand new album, 'La Voce' (due 29th November), for the very first time. Both press and industry insiders (and even a few lucky fans!) gathered for this celebratory evening at The Mandarin Oriental Hotel in London's glamorous Knightsbridge.
Lucky Facebook competition winners with Russell!...

Following his glorious performance, a heartfelt Russell declared, &quot;It's such a genuine thrill, I know artists say that all the time at these sorts of events, but I genuinely, genuinely mean - particularly after the health problems I've had over the last four years - it is a genuine, true and real thrill to still see the support of the industry that I love and who have supported me for such a long time.&quot;You can browse through some pictures from this memorable night here.]]></description>
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<title>Don't Miss the Classic FM Premiere of 'La Voce'</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 21 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[&amp;nbsp;

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The wait is almost over....Russell fans get ready for the FIRST EVER radio play of his extraordinary new album, 'La Voce', later this week!&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Tune in to Classic FM this Saturday, that's 25th September, for the highly anticipated WORLD EXCLUSIVE and listen to this superb collection of tracks for the very first time.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; La Voce is due 29th November 2010. Pre-order your copy HERE!]]></description>
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<title>Facebook Fan Q&amp;A: Leave Your Questions For Russell....</title>
<pubDate>Mon, 20 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Head over to Russell's Facebook page now for an EXCLUSIVE opportunity to interview the man himself...Just click HERE!]]></description>
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<title>Russell's TV Update</title>
<pubDate>Mon, 20 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[With his new album well on its way, there will be plenty of opportunities to catch Russell on your TV screens over the coming weeks.First off, on 23rd September don't miss a late night interview with Russell on News At Ten (ITV1).&amp;nbsp; Next stop, the Andrew Marr Show (BBC1). Russell will be giving an early morning performance of 'Intermezzo', one of the spectacular tracks featured on his upcoming album 'La Voce'. Tune in from 9am on Sunday 26th September.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Finally, following Russell's special guest performance at the Big Sing recordings at the Royal Albert Hall earlier this month, a special recording of the show will air on Songs of Praise (BBC1) on Sunday 31st October. That's all for now - stay tuned for more 'Russell on the TV' coming soon!]]></description>
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<title>Russell's Album Launch Party Competition: Winners Announced!</title>
<pubDate>Mon, 20 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Our exclusive Facebook competition, to win tickets to Russell's 'La Voce' album launch party in London tomorrow evening, has now closed.Thanks to everyone who joined the all-new Russell Watson Facebook page to enter. We can now confirm the two lucky winners who will each receive two tickets to this EXCLUSIVE event.Congratulations June Lamb and Angie Fowler! Your invites have now been sent to you via Facebook. Russell very much looks forward to seeing you there!For more unmissable competitions, join Russell's brand new Facebook page HERE!]]></description>
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<title>Standing Ovation for Russell on the Isle of Man!</title>
<pubDate>Mon, 20 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Fully recovered from his recent illness, Russell Watson mesmerised the crowd at Villa Marina on the Isle of Man last week with a fantastic show including performances of classics such as Panis Angelicus and Ave Maria.Read a full review of the evening's entertainment over on iomtoday.co.im]]></description>
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<title>Last Chance To Win Tickets To 'La Voce' Album Launch</title>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[&amp;nbsp;







Tuesday 21st September sees Russell Watson launch 'La Voce' and perform some of the new tracks to the press, the industry insiders... and maybe you!On Sunday we will be contacting the winners so if you haven't entered yet, do so quickly!You have to:1) 'Like' Russell on his official Facebook page HERE.2) Click on 'Attend' for this event HERE.3) Cross your fingers!!Good luck everyone.]]></description>
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<title>Russell Watson competition: Win tickets to 'La Voce' album launch!</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 15 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On Tuesday 21st September Russell will unveil his brand new album 'La 
Voce' to world press and industry insiders for the very first time.Now,
 as an EXCLUSIVE invitation to his Facebook fans only, Russell would 
like to offer two sets of tickets to join him at this EXCLUSIVE PRIVATE 
event!Russell says, &quot;This record means a hell of a lot to me 
and I'm thrilled to finally be getting it out there. I'd very much like 
it if you could join me on this special night.&quot;If you would 
like to be among the select people invited to hear Russell perform these
 brand new tracks, simply follow these two steps:1) 'Like' Russell on his official Facebook page here:http://www.facebook.com/RussellWatsonOfficial?ref=ts2) Click on 'Attend' for this event HEREhttp://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=118255651562343#!/event.php?eid=118255651562343&amp;amp;ref=mTwo
 winners will be chosen and contacted via Facebook no later than Sunday 
19th September. Full time and location details will be revealed then.*Travel and accommodation will not be provided.Good luck!!]]></description>
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<title>The Russell Watson forum is live!</title>
<pubDate>Fri, 10 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[We're excited to announce that Russell Watson's forum is ready and waiting for your first visit.Head over to the official forum now, to discuss all things Russell-related - including his live shows, media coverage, photos and of course, the music.To register on the forum click HERE and get chatting with other fans!]]></description>
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<title>'La Voce' Update: Album Packshot and Pre-order Details Revealed!</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 08 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA['La Voce' Update: Album Packshot and Pre-order Details Revealed!Following the announcement of Russell's brand new studio album, 'La Voce' (due 29th November 2010) we are now pleased to reveal the album cover!Let us know what you think in the comments section below! La Voce is available to pre-order NOW on Amazon.]]></description>
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<title>Russell announces his brand new album</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Aug 2010 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Russell Watson is pleased to announce his brand new album titled La Voce, which will be released November 29th, 2010. 
Recorded with the world renowned Roma Sinfonetta, La Voce will include &quot;Io Che Non Vivo (Senza Te)&quot;, Mario Lanza classics &quot;Arrivederci Roma&quot; and &quot;Be My Love&quot; and the theme from The Godfather  &quot;Parla Piu Piano&quot;.
Russell says &quot;it is a great thrill to be singing the kind of music that is closest to my heart again . I cannot wait for you all to here this new recording&quot;
Lots of love from Russell x]]></description>
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<title>Brand New Russell Watson Facebook Page!</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 11 Aug 2010 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As well as a brand new album on the way, Russell has a brand new Facebook page to boot! It's another brilliant destination to catch all the latest Russell Watkins news, blogs, features and live dates.Plus, EXCLUSIVE to Facebook fans only, we'll be announcing a new competition offering YOU the chance to join Russell at his album launch party next month! Be one of the first to join! Just click here - Russell Watson on Facebook]]></description>
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<title>Russell To Headline Britain's First Classical Festival!</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 10 Aug 2010 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Russell is set to headline at Dorset's Serenata Festival on 28th August, the first British classical concert showcasing both world renowned artists and emerging talent.&amp;nbsp; Among the many acts also confirmed for the weekend-long celebrations are Katherine Jenkins, Blake, Faryl Smith, Emma Johnson, Benjamin Grosvenor, Geoff Sewell and Ruth Palmer. Serenata Festival26th - 28th August 2010Jurassic Coast, DorsetFor more information visit www.serenatafestival.com]]></description>
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<title>Russell knockout performance at Sandringham</title>
<pubDate>Mon, 09 Aug 2010 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Over 7,000 fans gathered at the Queen's Sandringham Estate on Sunday night to sip Champagne and enjoy their picnics whilst watching Russell Watson's stunning concert.Fans were treated to a variety of Russell's favourite pieces, including 'Nessun Dorma', 'You Raise Me Up' and 'Strangers In The Night', all accompanied by the National Symphony Orchestra and the Poringland Singers. To see photos of the memorable event, click here.]]></description>
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<title>Mercedes-Benz World Summer Concert Series!</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jul 2010 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Mercedes-Benz World is set to host the Summer Concert Series held outdoors at the unique brand experience centre and events venue in Weybridge with exclusive live performances featuring rock, pop and classical artists on July 3 and 4.
 
The two day Summer Concert Series kicks off on Saturday 3rd July with Will Young, The Saturdays, Scouting for Girls, Alexandra Burke and X-Factor finalist Olly Murs. 
 
Day two sees a mix of classical music with performances from Russell Watson, Darius Campbell, Myleene Klass, Blake, Escala, Faryl Smith and Camilla Kerslake.
 
http://www.seetickets.com/see/event.asp?filler1=see&amp;showcode=468720&amp;n|showname=coming&amp;filler2=]]></description>
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<title>No Manchester Run!!</title>
<pubDate>Fri, 14 May 2010 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I'm very sorry to say that I now won't be participating in the Manchester run on Sunday - whilst I was training for the run I injured my leg which has now put me out of the running.  It's a huge shame as I was looking forward to giving some of the pro's a run for their money!  Please don't worry, it's nothing too serious - I've just been told to rest it and I'm getting through lots of ice packs!

I'm still going to be working on the album - I can't wait for you all to hear it.

Lots of love
Russ xx]]></description>
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<title>New news! And an update on the site...</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 12 May 2010 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Hi guys, just a quick check in to you all. I've just performed at The Royal Albert Hall for the VE Day celebrations, had an absolutely fantastic night singing Nessun Dorma and Jerusalem which got an amazing response.
The voice is feeling strong which is good as I'm recording my new album in London next week.
I've also just pre-recorded an interview on the David Dickinson show, which goes out on 18th May at 4pm on ITV 1. What a lovely guy, we got on so well and had such a great time filming with him

I have got all modern and opened up a twitter account, follow me on www.twitter.com/russellthevoice

Also, you will notice that the forums and comments sections on the website are currently disabled, don't worry it won't be for long, we're just in the process of re-doing the whole website and as soon as that's done they'll be up and running again. Thanks for your patience, we will miss your input in the meantime!! 

Thats all for now folks, but there is lots more to tell you about so stay posted!

Lots of love Russell  xxx

P.S. Im up for my first  award in 8 years... more on that next week.]]></description>
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<title>Forum Closure</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2010 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Please note the Russell Watson Forum will be closing on Friday 8th January.
The website will remain open for the moment with news items and live dates to be announced.
A new website and forum will be set up in the not too distant future, so please bear with us over the coming weeks whilst this takes place .
&amp;nbsp;
Russell HQ]]></description>
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<title>Message from Russell</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2010 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I'd like to take this opportunity to wish all my fans a very happy new year. I hope you all had a wonderful christmas too. Thank you so much for all the lovely cards and presents.
There is a huge amount happening at this moment in time.&amp;nbsp;I have now appointed a new management company, they are the internationally renowned Shalit Global. As many of you will know i recently signed a new and exclusive deal with Sony Epic Music Entertainment.
This year is going to be a big year for many reasons, not least because i will be celebrating my 10th anniversary as a recording artist. There will be plenty of live dates, one off concerts and some overseas concerts as well.
A new website and forum will be set up in the not too distant future, please bear with us over the next few weeks whilst this takes place.
See you all very soon,
Love Russell x
&amp;nbsp;]]></description>
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<title>Russell Fan Mail - New Address</title>
<pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2009 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[&amp;nbsp;
If you wish to send Russell any fan mail or christmas cards, please send it to the following:&amp;nbsp;
&amp;nbsp;

Russell&amp;nbsp;Watson&amp;nbsp;Fan&amp;nbsp;Mail
PO&amp;nbsp;Box&amp;nbsp;360
WILMSLOW
SK9&amp;nbsp;0BQ
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<title>Russell on GMTV Thursday 3rd December</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 01 Dec 2009 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Russell will be appearing on GMTV this Thursday 3rd December.
He will be talking about his upcoming Tonight with Trevor McDonald Interview.]]></description>
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<title>The Lowry Christmas Light Switch On</title>
<pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Russell along with Kirsty Howard (The Kirsty Club) will be switching on on the christmas lights at The Lowry Outlet, Salford Quays, Manchester on Sunday 15th November at 4pm.
Russell is a big supporter of Kirsty and is looking forward to seeing lots of you down there on Sunday joining in with the festivities]]></description>
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<title>Russell - Tonight with Trevor McDonald Special **Date Change**</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On 4th December at 8pm on ITV1, there will be a Trevor McDonald special following up on the documentary aired last year about Russell and his health problems.
This documentary will be showing what Russell has been up to since then and tells his plans for his forthcoming album next year.]]></description>
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<title>Winner of Manchester Run/Kirsty Club Lunch</title>
<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[We are delighted to announce that the winner of the Manchester Run/Kirsty Club - win a lunch with Russell competition is Patricia Mason from Surrey.
Congratulations Patricia, and thank you to everybody who supported Russell.

Russell HQ x]]></description>
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<title>Message from Russell</title>
<pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2009 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I just want to say a huge thank you to all my fans for your continued support especially whilst performing Kristina in New York.
I know many of you have travelled great distances to see me and I am really thankful for all the kind words, flowers and letters I've 
received.  I hope this is the first of many successful visits to the US.

Hope to see you all soon

Lots of Love
Russell x]]></description>
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<title>Concert in New York</title>
<pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2009 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[We are delighted to announce Russell will be performing at The British Memorial Garden in Hanover Square, New York on this Friday 11th September 2009.
This event is organized in association with The September Concert series and Russell will be performing to honour the memory of the 67 British people who lost their lives in New York on September 11th 2001.
The concert starts from 12.30pm - 1.30pm in The British Memorial Garden, Hanover Square, New York.

For further information, please visit The British Memorial Garden's website at: http://www.britishmemorialgarden.org/eventsnew.html]]></description>
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<title>Russell Radio 2 Event</title>
<pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2009 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Russell would like to advise his fans that he will not be appearing at the Radio 2 Hyde Park Abba “Thank You for the Music” Concert on 13th September. 
Russell’s name has been connected with this event as he will shortly be appearing in Benny &amp; Bjorn’s (from ABBA) new musical “Kristina” in New York but at the time that the Hyde Park concert takes place he will be deep in rehearsals in New York and was never formally approached about this concert. 
Russell hopes that this confusion has not caused his fans any significant inconvenience or disappointment. 

Many thanks for your continued support,

Russell HQ x]]></description>
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<title>Russell to sing at Taiwan's World Games</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2009 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Russell will be singing at the opening of the World Games in Kaohsiung, Taiwan on July 16. Click here for more info]]></description>
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<title>Russell at Carnegie Hall</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2009 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Russell is performing in Abba's Benny Anderson and Bjorn Ulvaeus' new musical concert at Carnegie Hall this September 23 &amp;amp; 24th. For more information go to www.kristinathemusical.com]]></description>
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<title>Russell Runs for Kirsty</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Russell will be dusting off his running shoes and running in the BUPA Manchester 10k race on 17th May to raise money for the Kirsty Appeal,&amp;nbsp; a charity he has supported for many years and is a partron of.&amp;nbsp;Please please please, let us help Russell to raise as much money as possible by sponsoring him Click here to sponsorthanks for all your help!]]></description>
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<title>Message from Russell</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Hi everyone,I'd like to say a very big thank you for all your wonderful cards and gifts .... There are that many Easter eggs it will probably take me until next Easter to get through them all !! The shows are going so well and may I say, it&amp;rsquo;s been the most enjoyable tour I have ever done. Many thanks for your continued support and I look forward to seeing some of you at the Albert Hall.Lots of love Russell x]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Hello Russell fans, Thanks for all your wonderful comments to the recent news articles. Don't forget you can chat to other Russell fans in the messageboards and forums, or leave a message for Russell in the &quot;guestbook&quot; section
Click here to go to the forum
Come on in - we're all very friendly :-)]]></description>
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<title>Russell at Hampton Court: 4th June</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Russell will be performing at the Hampton Court Palace Festival on 4th JuneSpecial fanclub presale for tickets is available over the phone only through Seetickets.To book please call 0844 811 0050 quoting the promotional code &amp;ldquo;RUS&amp;rdquo;.The presale begins 9am on Friday 27th!http://www.hamptoncourtfestival.com/]]></description>
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<title>official note - Variety Club Golf event</title>
<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[An article published by the Birmingham Mail on 9th March said that Russell was due to appear at a Variety Club charity golf tournament (The Tony Christie Golf Classic) on April 20th. We would like to clarify that due to Russell&amp;rsquo;s tour demands he will not be attending this event.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Russell will be featured on the Steve Wright's BBC Radio 2 show on Tuesday 25th November.
Be sure to tune in!]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Make sure you're early tomorrow morning (19/11) as Russell will be performing 'Try a Little Tenderness' on GMTV at 8.30am!  Definetly not to be missed!

You can also catch him on Something For the Weekend with Tim Lovejoy and Amanda Hamilton on Sunday 23rd November.]]></description>
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<title>Instore Performance and Signing</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Just a reminder that as well as meeting fans and signing copies of his new album, Russell will be performing a couple of tracks from the new album from 6pm to 8pm at Tesco Extra Handforth, Kiln Croft Lane, Handforth, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 3PA on Wednesday 19th November.
Don't miss your exclusive chance to meet The Voice in person and get your copy of 'People Get Ready' signed. Plus, if you get your picture taken with Russell send it to us at picturesofrussell@googlemail.com and we'll feature the best ones in the Fan Gallery on Russell's site.]]></description>
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<title>Message from Russell!</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Thank you so much , one and all , for your continued support . Your good wishes for the release of my new album 'People get ready' and all your kind words regarding the revamped official site make it all worth while. 
Now that I'm starting to feel better health wise I can focus some of my energy and attention towards the new site and most importantly keeping YOU ( the fans ) informed of what's going on.  

Looking forward to seeing some familiar faces at the record signing this week and also performing a couple of tracks for you from the new CD . 

God bless 

Lots of love 

Russell x]]></description>
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<title>Hello Magazine</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Russell will be featured in next week's Hello magazine.  The magazine shows Russell being photographed at home with his family and a full interview as well.  The magazine is available to buy now, so make sure you pick up your copy!]]></description>
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<title>New Album Out Now!</title>
<pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The wait is over!  Russell's new album, People Get Ready, is out in the shops now and available to download through iTunes.  You can order your copy by clicking HERE.]]></description>
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<title>Richard Allinson Show Radio 2</title>
<pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Russell was on the Richard Allinson show on Radio 2 over the weekend.  If you didn't manage to catch it, then you can listen again HERE.]]></description>
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<title>BBC Breakfast Live</title>
<pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Russell will be on BBC Breakfast Live on Thursday 27th November.  Make sure you tune in to catch him on the show!]]></description>
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<title>New Album</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2008 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Russell is delighted to announce that his next studio album will be titled, 'People Get Ready', and will be released on 17th November. You can pre-order your copy of the album HERE.]]></description>
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<title>The Festival of Remembrance Performance Statement</title>
<pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2008 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The band of The RAF - Squadronaires who invited Russell to perform one of their favourite songs ' That's Life' , were so impressed by his performance at the Remembrance Day Festival at The Royal Albert Hall on Saturday night, that they have asked him to sing with them again.&amp;nbsp;
Backstage after Russell's performance he was mobbed and duly signed autographs and had pictures taken with some of the service men and women, during which he was requested by a group of the Wrens as to whether he would be their Forces Pin -Up - of course, he gracefully accepted!&amp;nbsp;
Russell found the whole experience on Saturday very humbling , &quot; the RAF - squadronaires sounded amazing , so authentic , I felt so proud to be singing with such a fine group of human beings , let alone great musicians! &quot; . He went on to say &quot; I was incredibly proud to have been invited to perform one of their songs of choice at this most prestigious event &quot;.&amp;nbsp;
He now feels compelled to do more for the people who risk so much for their country, so much so, that he will be making himself available in 2009 to perform for the forces overseas. Russell is also donating tickets for his UK Tour to the Royal British Legion.]]></description>
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<title>Instore Signing!</title>
<pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2008 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Russell will be meeting fans and signing copies of his brilliant upcoming new album 'People Get Ready' from 6pm to 8pm at Tesco Extra Handforth, Kiln Croft Lane, Handforth, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 3PA on Wednesday 19th November.
Don't miss your exclusive chance to meet The Voice in person and get your copy of 'People Get Ready' signed.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2008 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[You will be able to catch Russell performing on TV on the following shows:
8th November Russell will be performing on the BBC1's Festival of Remembrance
14th November Russell will supporting the Children in Need appeal by performing the track 'Me &amp; Mrs Jones' at 12.30am on BBC1]]></description>
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<title>Paul O'Grady Show Performance</title>
<pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2008 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Russell has announced he will be appearing on the Paul O'Grady Show on
Channel 4 on Monday 3rd November. Be sure to watch it if you can!]]></description>
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<title>Russell on Sunday Life</title>
<pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2008 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Russell appeared on the BBC Show Sunday Life at the weekend. For those who missed show you can watch it again on BBC iPlayer HERE.
The show is available to watch until Sunday 2nd November.]]></description>
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