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So, what has Michelle done in the UK ? (2000-2005) 2005: Provisional: No news yet, as to any UK tour dates, as 'The Wreckers' tour the US as part of the One Tree Hill tour (unlikely to come to the UK). However, this doesnt rule out any UK dates for the Wreckers themselves. 2004: Quiet year: There was to be no 2004 UK promo or releases as Michelle concentrated on recording for the Wreckers. Early in January 2004, Michelle answered some questions for the UK fans. 2003:   February: 'Goodbye To You' was pulled as a UK single release due to Michelle working on her new album 'Hotel Paper'. Michelle eventually released 'Hotel Paper' in June 2003 in both the US and UK. She also won a Grammy in February 2003. June : Michelle did UK promo for 'Hotel Paper' including GMTV (12/6), RI:SE (13/6), TotP (unaired), Nickleodeon, Rock Profiles, MTV etc. Michelle also played in the UK at radio festivals including Portsmouth Power in the Park (8/6) and SummerXS in Reading (8/6). Hotel Paper's first single 'Are You Happy Now' was released in June and reached an official 31 (midweek high of 19). September: Michelle's follow-up single 'Breathe' was delayed in the UK, possibly moved to 2004. 2002:   January: Michelle started her UK promo in January 25-30, of 2002 with radio promo, including BRMB in Birmingham, Glasgow radio, Picadilly Radio in Manchester and Capital Radio in London. On January 31, 2002, Michelle played a 45 min industry showcase at the Sway, London, but due to a sorethroat had to struggle though and leave early. Spring: Michelle recorded TV appearances for GMTV (20/3), Liquid News (BBC Choice, 20/3), CD:UK (23/3), The Saturday Show (23/3) and Popworld (24/3). She was also spotted on Nickelodeon (20/3) and Big Breakfast (21/3). Spirit Room was released in the UK in April, with 'Everywhere' (high of 18) in April too, and 'All You Wanted' in August (high of 33). Summer festivals: Michelle played various festivals including Princes Trust Party In The Park in Hyde Park, London, Feel The Noise in Sheffield, Summer XS in Dudley and Leeds Party In The Park. December: Michelle finished off the year in the UK appearing with Santana, in London's Astoria on December 16th 2002 as well as being featured on Santana's single 'Game of Love'. 2001:   Michelle launched her first single 'Everywhere' in the US in the summer of 2001, and her first major label album 'Spirit Room'. There was no UK promo during 2001. 2000:   Michelle made her independent album , Broken Bracelet in 2000, which is only available from the michellebranch.net merchandishing booth, and not in any US or UK stores. |
