Gymnastics Powerhouses Shawn Johnson, Nastia Liukin, Chellsie Memmel And Paul Hamm Plus The Men And Women Of Team USA To Unite After Beijing For The 2008 Tour Of Gymnastics Superstars

Television Special And 36 City Tour To Bring The Country’s Greatest Gymnasts To Your Home Town For A Sports And Music Extravaganza That Pairs Spectacularly Choreographed Gymnastics Routines With Music From The Disney Music Group Including Live Performances By Hollywood Records Artist Jordan Pruitt And Buena Vista Records’ Artists KSM Who Will Perform Their New Hit And Show Theme Song, “Hero in You”

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New York, NY (August 5, 2008) – Just back from China, the country’s most celebrated gymnasts including reigning World Champion Shawn Johnson, 9-time World Championship medalist Nastia Liukin, 2005 All-Around World Champion Chellsie Memmel, and Olympic medalist Morgan Hamm will join Paul Hamm, Shannon Miller, Blaine Wilson and the U.S. gymnastics team for The 2008 Tour of Gymnastics Superstars. A nationally televised special airing on MyNetwork TV on September 19th from 8:00-10:00pm (EST) will kick off the two month trek across the United States bringing world class gymnastics and music from Disney’s hottest young recording artists to an arena near you.

The 2008 Tour of Gymnastics Superstars will offer fans a unique opportunity to see some of their favorite gymnasts perform live in an extraordinary sports and music extravaganza. In addition to medal-worthy athletic routines the show will feature songs from the Walt Disney Records’ Disney Girlz Rock 2 CD and live performances from teen sensations Jordan Pruitt and KSM. Jordan's new album, Permission to Fly features the single "One Love" and is currently available exclusively at Limited Too stores. KSM recorded the show’s theme song, “Hero in You,” a new pop/rock anthem written and produced by Matthew Gerrard and Robbie Nevil of “High School Musical” fame. KSM’s debut album is set for release in 2009.

“I am honored to be representing the U.S. this summer and hope to have the U.S. on the podium but I am also looking forward to coming back from China and going out each night to have fun performing for my fans who have supported me since I started competing” said reigning World Champion Shawn Johnson.

“I have travelled the world competing and now I have the chance to share my love and passion for gymnastics with millions of fans all over the US,” said Nastia Liukin, 9 time World Championship Medalist. Promoting the sport I love so much has always been one of the reasons I started as a young girl. I hope my fans are as excited to see me on the Tour as I am to see them.”

Paul Hamm recently had to resign his position on the team to recover from multiple injuries but he continues training and looks forward to the opportunity to get back out there and do what he loves. Hamm will be reunited with his teammates from China and fans will get a chance to see them do what they do best.

From early September through mid-November, these gymnastics superstars will be taking the nation by storm. Tour dates and ticket on-sale dates are listed below. All dates and times are subject to change.

The 2008 Tour of Gymnastics Superstars is sanctioned by USA Gymnastics, the national governing body of gymnastics in the United States.

For more information visit www.gymnasticssuperstars.com.

**Photos, Artwork, and Participant Bios Available Upon Request**


Partners:
Arena Network
Association of major sports arenas and entertainment venues in North America, the Arena Network is the primary home to most NBA & NHL franchises.

Edge Entertainment
Creators and Executive Producers of numerous awards shows, entertainment and sports properties. Edge handles sales, marketing integration, tour production & broadcast for the tour. Portfolio includes the Teen Choice Awards on FOX, the Kids Choice Awards on Nickelodeon and Frosted Pink With A Twist on ABC.

The Disney Music Group
Hollywood Records, Walt Disney Records and Buena Vista Records are part of the Disney Music Group, the recorded music and music publishing arm of the Walt Disney Company.


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Date City Venue Pre-Sale/On-Sale Dates
Sunday, Sep. 07, 2008 Reno, NV Lawlor Events Center Pre-sale: Wednesday, Jul 30 (Groups Only)
On sale: Wednesday, Aug 6
Friday, Sep. 19, 2008 Phoenix, AZ U.S. Airways Center Presale: Thursday, July 31
On-Sale: Friday, Aug 8 at 10am
Saturday, Sep. 20, 2008 Anaheim, CA Honda Center Pre-Sale: Wed, July 30 at 10am – Sat, Aug 2 at 10pm
On-Sale: Sunday, Aug 3
Sunday, Sep. 21, 2008 San Jose, CA HP Pavilion Pre-Sale: Wed, July 30 at 10am – Sun, Aug 3 at 10pm
On-Sale: Monday, Aug 4th at 10am
Wednesday, Sep. 24, 2008 Sacramento, CA ARCO Arena Pre-sale: Friday, Aug 1 10a-10p
On Sale: Monday, Aug 4 at 10a
Friday, Sep. 26, 2008 Portland, OR Rose Garden Arena Pre-Sale: Friday, August 1 - 10a-10p
On-Sale: Saturday, August 2 - 11a
Saturday, Sep. 27, 2008 Tacoma, WA Tacoma Dome Pre-Sale: Wed, Aug 6
On Sale: Monday, Aug 11
Sunday, Sep. 28, 2008 Spokane, WA Spokane Arena Pre-Sale: Mon, Aug 4 - Thu, Aug 7
On-Sale: Friday, Aug 8
Saturday, Oct. 04, 2008 Broomfield, CO Broomfield Events Center Pre-Sale: Thu, July 31 - Sat, Aug 2
On-Sale: Sunday, Aug 3 at 10am
Sunday, Oct. 05, 2008 Colorado Springs, CO World Arena Pre-Sale: Tue, Aug 5
On-Sale: Friday, Aug 8
Thursday, Oct. 09, 2008 Tulsa, OK BOK Center Pre-Sale: Clubs: Starts Wed, July 30
Venue Pre-Sale: Starts Fri, Aug. 1
On-Sale: Monday, Aug. 4
Friday, Oct. 10, 2008 Houston, TX Toyota Center Pre-Sale: Wed, July 30 at 10am - Sun, Aug 3 at 10pm
On-Sale: Monday, Aug 4 at 10am
Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008 Dallas, TX American Airlines Center Pre-Sale: Thu, July 31 at 10am - Sat, Aug 2 at 10pm
On-Sale: Sunday, Aug 3 at 10am
Sunday, Oct. 12, 2008 Little Rock, AR ALLTEL Arena Pre-Sale: Wed, July 30 at 10am - Sun, Aug 3 at 10pm
On-Sale: Mon, Aug 4 at 10am
Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008 Chicago, IL Allstate Arena Pre-Sale: Wed, July 30 at 10am - Fri, Aug 1 at 10pm
On-Sale: Saturday, Aug 2 at 12pm
Thursday, Oct. 16, 2008 Nashville, TN Sommet Center Pre-Sale: Friday, Aug 1 at 5pm
On-Sale: Sunday, Aug 3 at 10am
Friday, Oct. 17, 2008 Atlanta, GA Philips Arena Pre-Sale: Thu, July 31 at 10am - Sun, Aug 3 at 10pm
On-Sale: Monday, Aug 4 at 10am
Saturday, Oct. 18, 2008 Greenville, SC Bi Lo Center Pre-Sale: Friday, Aug 1
On-Sale: Friday, Aug 8
Sunday, Oct. 19, 2008 Raleigh, NC RBC Center On-Sale: Thursday, Aug 7 at 10am
Thursday. Oct. 23, 2008 Philadelphia, PA Wachovia Center Pre-Sale: Wed, July 30, 2008 10 a.m.
On-Sale: Sat, August 2, 2008 10a.m.
Friday, Oct. 24, 2008 State College, PA Bryce Jordan Center Pre-Sale to Gym Clubs: Mon, July 28
Pre-Sale to BJC Insiders/Group List: Mon, Aug 4
On-Sale: Friday, Aug 8 at 10am
Saturday, Oct. 25, 2008 E. Rutherford, NJ IZOD Center Pre-Sale: Thu, July 31 - Sat, Aug 2
On-Sale: Sunday, Aug 3
Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008 Bridgeport, CT Arena @ Harbor Yard Pre-Sale: Thursday, July 31
On-Sale: Monday, August 4 at 10am
Thursday, Oct. 30, 2008 Washington D.C. Verizon Center Pre-Sale: Thu, July 31 at 12pm - Fri, Aug 1 at 5pm
On-Sale: Saturday, Aug 2 at 11am
Saturday, Nov. 01, 2008 Columbus, OH Schottenstein Center Pre-Sale: Wed, Aug 6 at 10am - Thu, Aug 7 at 10pm
On-Sale: Friday, Aug 8 at 10am
Sunday, Nov. 02, 2008 Detroit, MI Joe Louis Arena Pre-Sale: Mon, Aug 4 at 10am - Thu, Aug 7 at 10pm
On-Sale: Friday, Aug 8
Friday, Nov. 07, 2008 East Lansing, MI Breslin Center Pre-Sale: Tue, Aug 5 - Thu, Aug 7
On-Sale: Friday, Aug 8
Saturday, Nov. 08, 2008 Rockford, IL Rockford Metro Centre Pre-Sale: Wed, July 30 by 3pm or Fri, Aug 2 at 10am
On-Sale: Monday, August 4
Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008 Milwaukee, WI Bradley Center Pre-Sale: Thursday, July 31
On-Sale: Monday, August 4
Friday, Nov. 14, 2008 Des Moines, IA Wells Fargo Arena Pre-Sale: Friday, Aug 1 at 10am (CTS)
On-Sale: Monday, Aug 4 at 10am (CTS)
Saturday, Nov. 15, 2008 St. Louis, MO Scottrade Center Pre-Sale: Tue, Aug 5 at 10am
On-Sale: Friday, Aug 8 at 10am
Sunday, Nov. 16, 2008 Kansas City, MO Sprint Center Pre-Sale: Tue, Aug 5 at 10am - Wed, Aug 6 at 5pm
On-Sale: Thursday, Aug 7 at 10am