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Observer Staff Report | Thursday, May 7, 2020
In a Thursday press release, Billy Joel announced that his summer 2020 concert at Notre Dame Stadium will be postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. The concert, originally scheduled for June 20, will be held June 26, 2021 instead. All ticket sales for the original concert date will be honored by Ticketmaster for the 2021
Alysa Guffey | Friday, April 17, 2020
Each year since 1990, a student-run committee has created a uniquely designed shirt for students and fans to wear throughout the upcoming Notre Dame football season. In the Irish community, it is simply known The Shirt. The committee will unveil the 31st The Shirt on The Shirt Project Facebook page Friday at 6 p.m. EST.
Jake Winningham | Monday, March 23, 2020
Thank God for George Strait. It would seem the country legend needs no introduction: he’s the sixth-highest selling solo artist in U.S. history, and has 60 number-one hits — more than anyone in history. However, last month’s announcement of an upcoming Strait concert at Notre Dame Stadium — along with a similar reaction to 2018’s
Claire Rafford | Thursday, February 27, 2020
When students, alumni and fans attend a game at Notre Dame Stadium, they are greeted by the same familiar voice, commencing the event with the cheer of “Here come the Irish!” as the team runs out of the tunnel. Michael Collins is that voice. After 39 years as the Notre Dame football public address announcer,
Observer Staff Report | Friday, February 21, 2020
Singer and songwriter George Strait will perform at Notre Dame Stadium on Aug. 15, the University announced in a press release Friday. Though the artist — whom the release referred to as the “King of Country” — no longer tours, he occasionally performs in certain cities. Recently, Strait played in Wichita and Kansas City. The
Observer Staff Report | Thursday, November 14, 2019
Notre Dame football’s home sell-out streak of 273 games will end this weekend as the Irish take on Navy. According to the South Bend Tribune, this Saturday will mark the first time since Thanksgiving Day 1973 that Notre Dame Stadium will not be sold out for a home football game. The current streak is the
Dillon Begley | Friday, November 1, 2019
In preparation for the upcoming Billy Joel concert in June of 2020 at Notre Dame Stadium, I thought it might be intriguing to take a look at the history and career of the now 70-year-old William Martin “Billy” Joel. The Start: The by-now largely successful musical path of Billy Joel started way back at the
Ryan Israel | Thursday, October 17, 2019
Last Friday, Notre Dame announced that Billy Joel would be performing in Notre Dame Stadium following in Garth Brooks’ footsteps as the second artist ever to perform in the legendary venue. While Scene offered up a number of Joel-related takes Monday, I’d like to offer a different response to the announcement — a humble suggestion as
James Broderick | Friday, October 11, 2019
Food trucks and live music will descend upon Notre Dame Stadium on Friday night at the inaugural Friday Night Bash hosted by ND Loyal. From 7-10 p.m., fans and families will have the opportunity to explore and relax on the stadium concourse and enjoy food and beer from various vendors. There will also be live
Observer Staff Report | Thursday, October 10, 2019
Billy Joel will perform at Notre Dame Stadium at 8 p.m. on June 20, 2020, the University announced with Live Nation on Thursday. Known for hit songs “Piano Man,” “Uptown Girl” and “We Didn’t Start the Fire,” Joel is one of the best-selling music artists of all time. He has sold over 150 million records,