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    November 22, 2010

    Kid Rock Earns Standing Ovation at American Music Awards

    Kid Rock did Detroit proud again Sunday night with his performance of "Times Like These" during the American Music Awards.

    Rock belted out lyrics about the Motor City's struggle during the auto crisis and recent recession while images of the area's stressed cityscape and landmarks filled screens in the background. The acoustic version of the song, off his new "Born Free" album, garnered a standing ovation from a sold-out audience at L.A.'s Nokia Theatre.

    SOURCE: Staff / MyFoxDetroit.com

    Below is an excerpt from the 'Detroit Free Press'

    Kid Rock Keeps Local Viewers Buzzing After AMA Performance

    The post-American Music Awards chatter around the rest of the country might be focused on Justin Bieber's sweep and Taylor Swift's bangs.

    But in Detroit they're talking about Kid Rock.

    The homegrown star got local viewers buzzing with his Sunday night performance of "Times Like These," his new song inspired by Detroit's tough stretch.

    Seated on a stool and gracefully backlit on L.A.'s Nokia Theatre stage, Rock offered a warm, heartfelt acoustic version of the song, eliciting a standing ovation and lighting up Twitter and Facebook with viewer raves.

    A video screen behind him displayed a series of Michigan images, including the Spirit of Detroit statue and the Made in Detroit logo.

    SOURCE: Brian Mccollum / Detroit Free Press

    Pink via Twitter:"I think Kid Rock killed it tonight. had to add that...thanks. bye (sic)."

    Below is a preview from Kid Rock's performance on the 38th annual 'American Music Awards.'

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Kid Rock Earns Standing Ovation at American Music Awards

Kid Rock did Detroit proud again Sunday night with his performance of "Times Like These" during the American Music Awards.

Rock belted out lyrics about the Motor City's struggle during the auto crisis and recent recession while images of the area's stressed cityscape and landmarks filled screens in the background. The acoustic version of the song, off his new "Born Free" album, garnered a standing ovation from a sold-out audience at L.A.'s Nokia Theatre.

SOURCE: Staff / MyFoxDetroit.com

Below is an excerpt from the 'Detroit Free Press'

Kid Rock Keeps Local Viewers Buzzing After AMA Performance

The post-American Music Awards chatter around the rest of the country might be focused on Justin Bieber's sweep and Taylor Swift's bangs.

But in Detroit they're talking about Kid Rock.

The homegrown star got local viewers buzzing with his Sunday night performance of "Times Like These," his new song inspired by Detroit's tough stretch.

Seated on a stool and gracefully backlit on L.A.'s Nokia Theatre stage, Rock offered a warm, heartfelt acoustic version of the song, eliciting a standing ovation and lighting up Twitter and Facebook with viewer raves.

A video screen behind him displayed a series of Michigan images, including the Spirit of Detroit statue and the Made in Detroit logo.

SOURCE: Brian Mccollum / Detroit Free Press

Pink via Twitter:"I think Kid Rock killed it tonight. had to add that...thanks. bye (sic)."

Below is a preview from Kid Rock's performance on the 38th annual 'American Music Awards.'

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Sat, 11/27/2010 - 2:40pm — LovesDaisies
This was the ONLY good performance of the AMAs. I'm a Detroit native, transplanted in LA, and have never felt so proud to be from the Motor City. If I could find work there, I'd move back. Unfortunately, my husband (a touring musician) and me (a professional in the entertainment industry) need to be here for our jobs. Otherwise, we'd both be on the next plane home. A stellar performance. The rest of the performers had much to learn from you. No one held a candle to you that night. Thank you for a wonderful tribute.
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Wed, 11/24/2010 - 9:06pm — Sarena
Bob has always been an amazing performer. I love him as an artist. Such emotional talent! Thank you BOB!!
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Wed, 11/24/2010 - 2:05am — iluvmusic
It's brave to perform live in front of millions with just one acoustic guitar and one back-up singer, in an auditorium filled with the most succesful musicians in the business. Kid Rock knocked it out. Best performance of the evening in my opinion.
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Tue, 11/23/2010 - 9:55am — KidRockBaby
Brought tears.... Incredible performance as always....
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Tue, 11/23/2010 - 9:13am — BOO_3
BEAUTIFUL , JUST AMAZING.......
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Tue, 11/23/2010 - 7:26am — Sarena
Congrats to you BOB!! Enjoy, this will be your best tour ever! See you there:)
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Mon, 11/22/2010 - 10:56pm — Michegirl
I was watching this while sitting in my living room. After the performance was over, I gave Kid Rock a standing ovation....and I was alone!! It's not only the song, but it was performed with such emotion. You make me proud to be a fan! I love the new CD and I cannot wait until 1/15/10!!!!
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Mon, 11/22/2010 - 10:46pm — StormyStacey
Kid Rock is AMAZING as was the song!!!!! The new cd is GREAT..... You can tell it comes straight from his heart... He just keeps getting BETER and BETTER!!!! Can't wait to see him again March 8th in Hollywood... =D
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Mon, 11/22/2010 - 10:01pm — nicolencliff
I must say last nights preformance on the Music Awards was very moving. You know that a song sends a very clear message when it brings tears to a 4 year olds eyes. My daughter cried during your performance, and gave me chills. Thanks for the experience.....Best performance of the night
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Mon, 11/22/2010 - 8:04pm — diehardfansince98
I thought It was one of his best show performance's I've seen and you can tell when you listen to the new album that he's more grown up but in a good way and I'm so not saying he's not Still an American Bad Ass Trust me his Concerts are amazing!!!
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Mon, 11/22/2010 - 8:03pm — CONCETTA
Loved it. it brought tears to my eyes
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Mon, 11/22/2010 - 7:34pm — OneOrganizedGirl
Ya' know, some guy has said that if it's real, you'll feel it. The performance last night was real.
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Mon, 11/22/2010 - 7:07pm — Saginaw Cowgirl
Thank You!!
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Mon, 11/22/2010 - 6:38pm — mustang sally
Awesome , is understated !!!! God blessed us with a voice for Detroit/Michigan, But it's not only the lyrics that are stated or great concerts, it is what Kid does for his community, not many artist do that now a days, Kid is your average Joe rather we see him in the D, Clarkston Mi, Fenton Mi, he's as normal as you and I and we thank you from your hometown a true Michagander, bless you kid and much more fortune to come. THANK YOU.......... XO
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Mon, 11/22/2010 - 4:46pm — Melanie_33
Loved it:).Great job.
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Mon, 11/22/2010 - 4:27pm — MIHOMETOWNCHICK
Thanks Kid Rock for standing by your home State and being different than the other celebrity Douchebags. I left MI for 11 years (for work and play of course) and during that time I was away Madonna spoke very poorly of Michigan (during the 90's). The whole time I was away I missed home and was proud to by a Michigander, Mid-Westerner and to be from a "fly over" State. I have now been back home for 12 years and have seen MI go up and down and up again over the years. We will bounce back and continue to lead this country and world in innovation and free enterprise. My family roots go deep into this great state and I am proud to be from here and love it here especially Northern MI. It saddened me that Madonna did not appreciate and realize where she came from and that she should be proud and speaking well of us hard working down to earth regular people. Your performance last night made up for her lack of appreciation. Keep up the good work, Kid Rock.
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Mon, 11/22/2010 - 4:16pm — shellieatwork
Amazing!!!! As I was in my kitchen getting "things around" for the upcoming week it literally brought tears to my eyes....true story. Probably becase he did such a FANTASTIC job and boy it has been a rough couple of years. See you at Ford Field.
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Mon, 11/22/2010 - 3:37pm — D4evr
"...UNFORGETTABLE ! ..." You 'BROUGHT IT HOME' ~ BOBBY ~ to the 'HEART~LAND' ...!
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Mon, 11/22/2010 - 3:32pm — Evaskidrockssug...
i loved his performace he never fails to deliever hes just amazling awsome
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Mon, 11/22/2010 - 3:05pm — Laura Sedlock
Bell, I agree we in Ohio are so impressed with Bob's performance last night. As a fan I am so proud of our guy he was extraordinary!
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Mon, 11/22/2010 - 2:56pm — Bell_2
In Ohio we are still talking about it and our neighbors. We felt the hit from the auto industry here too. He beyond made us proud, the people of Michigan have to be beyond proud. He did AMAZING, vocally he was right on it. Simply, completely amazing!
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Mon, 11/22/2010 - 2:20pm — Nutwings1
Thank you for continuing to represent the D, as all us natives do, whether we're still there or not.
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Mon, 11/22/2010 - 2:18pm — 1bbshirlee
Of course they had to stand at some point, its KID ROCK
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Mon, 11/22/2010 - 1:52pm — Rowan68
absolutely PERFECT!
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Mon, 11/22/2010 - 1:26pm — HeidiN_2
Loved your performance last night.. Can not wait to see you in florida!! Haven't missed a show in five years, keep rockin!!!
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Mon, 11/22/2010 - 1:21pm — Angela_NS
I am getting severly pumped for your upcoming tour! Keep the good news coming!
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Mon, 11/22/2010 - 1:16pm — kidrockangel
Nobody does it better. I always knew. Now The whole world knows....
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Mon, 11/22/2010 - 1:04pm — Nixx Bieber
Awesome! :-) Wow!
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Mon, 11/22/2010 - 1:04pm — Dana_42
I've already said this but i will say it again, you did awesome!! Sounded great and looked great!!! Love you!
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Mon, 11/22/2010 - 12:55pm — Deborah_32
Great Performance ,, anything you do is great...come to Montreal please......

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