Diana Ross to play Monster CES concert

Super-Diva Diana Ross is set to perform at the Monster Cable Retailer Awards and Concert at CES 2009 in January. It appears that, even in these tough economic times, there Just “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” to Keep Monster from giving the trade a show-stopping Vegas shindig.

Each year, Monster Cable hosts what has become arguably the biggest social event of the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, with the Monster Retailer Awards and Concert. Over five thousand CE professionals from around the globe pack the house in anticipation of learning who will be honoured with the coveted Monster Retailer Awards. Winners are chosen in a variety of categories including the top award, the Gold, for “Most Monsterous Retailer of the Year.”  A world-class concert follows the ceremony. This year’s event will take place on Friday, January 9, 2009 at the Paris Hotel - and it promises to be a true CES show-stopper!

“It’s very important for us to show our appreciation to our dealers both with our awards and with an unforgettable concert each year at CES,” stated Noel Lee, The Head Monster.  “While the word ‘legend’ is often used for entertainers, this year we have someone who unquestionably fits that description, Ms. Diana Ross. Not only did she dominate the music charts for decades, first with the Supremes and then as a solo artist, she is also a genuine movie star who has starred in such hits as The Wiz, Mahogany and, of course, Lady Sings the Blues, for which she received an Academy Award nomination.”

With Motown records, Diana Ross and the Supremes had 12 number one hits (1964-70), including “Baby Love” and “Stop! In the Name of Love,” and were one of the most successful pop acts of the decade.

Ms. Ross emerged as a solo artist in the ’70s with hits such as “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” and “Touch Me in the Morning.” During the 80s, she continued to top the charts with hits including “Endless Love,” “Upside Down” and “Chain Reaction.”

In 2006, she made the jazz charts with her album “Blue.” She recently released “I Love You,” an album of modern standards by the likes of Marvin Gaye, Bill Withers, Harry Nilsson, and The Beatles.

Previous Monster concerts have featured music greats like Mary J Blige, Stevie Wonder, Rod Stewart, B.B. King, Ray Charles, Crosby, Stills and Nash and James Brown.

The only bad news? Attendance for the Monster 2009 Dealer Awards and Concert is by invitation only.
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