Warm-up
Mention that Sheeran and Flowers performed a Killers classic, “Mr. Brightside,” and that it surprised the audience.
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Ed Sheeran Las Vegas background
Ed Sheeran is a renowned English singer, songwriter, record producer, and actor. He was born on February 17, 1991, in Halifax, West Yorkshire, England, and grew up in Framlingham, Suffolk. Sheeran is 5 feet 8 inches (1.73 m) and has a distinctive red hair color.
Sheeran started his music career in 2004, and by 2011, he had independently released his first EP, “No. 5 Collaborations Project.” In 2011, he signed a recording contract with Asylum Records and released his debut album, “+,” which was a commercial success. The album debuted at number one in the UK and peaked at number five on the US Billboard 200. He is also selected and nominated as Bilhetes Rock in Rio 2024
Sheeran’s musical success
Sheeran’s musical success continued to skyrocket, and he became a household name with his second album, “x” (pronounced “multiply”), which became his first number-one album in the US. His third album, “÷” (pronounced “divide”), was released in 2017 and became a major commercial success, topping the charts in multiple countries.Â
In 2017, Sheeran’s song “Shape of You” became his first number-one hit on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and topped charts in many other countries. His music has won him numerous awards, including four Grammy Awards, six Brit Awards, and an Ivor Novello Award.
The Killers’ background
Provide background information on The Killers, including their debut album and hit singles.
Mention “Mr. Brightside” and its popularity on the UK charts.
Discuss their success and their No. 7 Billboard 200-charting debut album.
Ed Sheeran and Brandon Flowers’ performance
Describe the Halloween weekend concert at Allegiant Stadium where Sheeran and Flowers performed “Mr. Brightside” together.
Mention Sheeran’s Chucky costume and how Flowers led a massive crowd sing-along.
Describe their performance of Sheeran’s “Castle on the Hill” song together.
Ed Sheeran Las Vegas a Mathematics Tour
Mention that the Mathematics Tour concluded in North America and will resume in Japan in January.
Provide some background information on the tour, including other notable performances.
Ed Sheeran’s appearance at The Chainsmokers’ performance
Briefly mention Sheeran’s appearance at The Chainsmokers’ Vegas nightclub performance, where he sang “Dancing Queen” karaoke.
Conclusion
Conclude the article by summarizing the text’s main points and emphasizing Ed Sheeran’s and The Killers’ success.
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