Governor Josh Green and Mayor Rick Blangiardi Issue Proclamations Declaring July 18, 2024
“CARRIE UNDERWOOD DAY”
In Both the State of Hawaii and the City & County of Honolulu, Marking the First Time An Artist has Received These Honors From Both Levels of Government in the Aloha State
July 18, 2024 – Today, 8-time Grammy Award winner Carrie Underwood added a new and historic first to her list of accolades when both James Tokioka, Director of the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism, on behalf of Governor Green and the Honorable Rick Blangiardi, Mayor of the City and County of Honolulu, presented her with ceremonial proclamations declaring July 18th, 2024, as “Carrie Underwood Day.”
The proclamations were issued in recognition of Underwood’s incredible career achievements, significant cultural and societal contributions, and her first-ever performances in Hawaiʻi on July 19 and 20, 2024. Never in the history of the Aloha State have ceremonial proclamations been issued concurrently by the state of Hawai’i and the city and county of Honolulu to honor an entertainer.
Concert promoter Rick Bartalini said: “History has been made with Carrie becoming the first artist to receive ceremonial proclamations from both the state and city. She is in prestigious company of entertainers that have been previously honored by either the Mayor or the Governor in this manner, including Elvis Presley, Janet Jackson, Bruno Mars, and Diana Ross.”
Both proclamations were presented to Underwood at an official ceremony today at the Blaisdell Arena by Rick Blangiardi, Mayor of the City and County of Honolulu and Director James Tokioka, on behalf of Governor Josh Green. The proclamation presented by Mayor Blangiardi highlighted Underwood’s career achievements and her embodiment of the Aloha Spirit, stating in part:
“With heartfelt aloha, we thank her for bringing her live show to Hawai‘i and fulfilling the dreams of thousands of fans who have eagerly awaited this opportunity. Carrie Underwood embodies the aloha spirit through her talent, love, and genuine care and compassion for others.”
The state proclamation issued by Governor Josh Green and presented by James Tokioka, made special note of Underwood’s societal and cultural contributions, stating in part:
“Your music, your kindness, your remarkable journey, and your unwavering dedication to making the world a better place have touched countless hearts here in Hawai’i. We are truly blessed to have you bring your extraordinary live experience to the people of Hawai’i for the very first time. Your presence is a gift, and we embrace you with open arms and warm aloha.”
Due to extraordinary demand, Underwood added a second show at Blaisdell Arena back in March after selling out the first in under one hour.
Carrie Underwood is a true multi-format, multi-media superstar, spanning achievements in music, television, film, and as a New York Times bestselling author and successful entrepreneur. Carrie has sold more than 85 million records worldwide, recorded 28 #1 singles (14 of which she co-wrote), is the most-awarded female country artist for singles in RIAA history, and has seven albums that are certified Multi-Platinum or Platinum by the RIAA, with over 72 million total RIAA certifications to date, all while continuing to sell out arena tours across North America and the UK. Carrie has won over 100 major awards including 8 GRAMMY® Awards, 16 ACM Awards including three for Entertainer of the Year (the first female in history to win twice and the only female ever to win three times), 25 CMT Music Awards (holding the record for the most award wins ever for the show), 7 CMA Awards, and 17 American Music Awards. She has been a proud member of the Grand Ole Opry since 2008 and was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2018. Her ongoing REFLECTION: The Las Vegas Residency continues to play to packed houses and she recently celebrated the one-year anniversary of her exclusive year-round SiriusXM channel, CARRIE’S COUNTRY.
Proclamation Ceremony Assets & Coverage
Ceremony & Proclamation Photos: https://tinyurl.com/a46cde64
Ceremony Video Clips: https://vimeo.com/986953353/03bdbd3dcd
Carrie Underwood Assets
B-roll: http://tinyurl.com/fyk4jpnb
Photos: http://tinyurl.com/uepbysd6
Artwork: http://tinyurl.com/mrypr6a8
General Ticket Information
Tickets for Rick Bartalini Presents “An Evening With Carrie Underwood” on July 19 & 20, 2024, at 8:00 P.M. at Neal S. Blaisdell Arena are available at http://www.ticketmaster.com and the Blaisdell Box Office.
Rick Bartalini’s Aren’t You Glad You Stayed Foundation will donate a portion of the ticket sales to the Olivia Newton-John Foundation Fund and the Olivia Newton-John Cancer Wellness & Research Centre, in memory of his dear friend, Dame Olivia Newton-John.