Pop Superstar Olivia Newton-John to Open U.S Tour
in Santa Rosa on August 3rd

Tour Opening at Wells Fargo Center for the Arts will Feature Decades of Hits from this Multi-Faceted and World Famous Pop Icon, Acclaimed Actress, Singer/Songwriter, Breast Cancer Survivor, Mother,
Environmentalist & Humanitarian

Santa Rosa, CA (July 14, 2006) - One of the most successful adult contemporary singers of the last three decades, pop icon and world famous singer/actress Olivia Newton-John will kick off her 2006 U.S. tour in Santa Rosa next month. The Emmy-winning songwriter and four-time Grammy-winner will perform a concert featuring decades of hits at the Wells Fargo Center for the Arts on August 3 rd at 8pm. The Santa Rosa concert will be the first stop in a multi-city U.S. engagement that will keep the pop star on the road through December.

Olivia Newton-John enjoyed a string of hit singles before her appearance in the movie Grease vaulted her into the upper regions of pop icon-hood. Olivia first captured American hearts in the mid-seventies, with her clear light voice and delicate sensitivity displayed in songs such as "I Honestly Love You" and "Have You Never Been Mellow." Throughout the years, Olivia has continuously broadened her music, showing that she is a versatile singer covering rock songs as well as gentle folk ballads.

In 1994 Olivia penned all the songs on her release, Gaia - One Woman's Journey .  Not one to let personal upset get in her way, the album shared her personal experiences with breast cancer, so that other women could see that survival was possible.  In 1999, with the release of her album, Back With A Heart, Olivia garnered an Emmy Award for her songwriting and returned to work as a performer touring extensively in the United States for the first time in seventeen years. In 2000/2001, Olivia released her only live album, One Woman's Live Journey, followed by Magic - The Very Best of Olivia Newton-John, which celebrated thirty years of recording. 2004 brought the release of Olivia's Indigo CD, a tribute to the women singers who influenced her during the early days of her career. In 2005 came Stronger Than Before, a CD of life-affirming songs with proceeds going to breast cancer awareness.

With the new millennium, Olivia's international recognition has also continued to grow. She was invited by the Vatican to perform at the Jubilee Celebration for the Sick and Healthcare Workers, and was thrilled to sing the duet, "Dare to Dream" with fellow Australian John Farnham at the Opening Ceremony of the Sydney 2000 Olympics. In 2002, Olivia was inducted into the prestigious Australian Music Hall Of Fame at the 16th Annual Aria Awards.

Throughout her career, Olivia has continuously given back to the community generously and has been acknowledged many times by charitable and environmental organizations for her ongoing efforts. Her public appeal has proved to be timeless. A vibrant, creative individual that is adored by fans across the world, Olivia Newton-John continues to perform in the U.S. and Australia to sold-out crowds.

Tickets ($45, $55, $65, $85) for the Olivia Newton-John's August 3rd performance at the Wells Fargo Center for the Arts are available a the Box Office, 50 Mark West Springs Road in Santa Rosa, by phone at 707-546-3600, or online at www.wellsfargocenterarts.com.

Print quality artist images available at: http://www.wellsfargocenterarts.com/docs/contact/media.html

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The non-profit Wells Fargo Center for the Arts is the North Bay's premier arts organization presenting world-class performances, contemporary sculpture, festivals, and events to 500,000 residents and visitors each year. Together with its resident companies, the Wells Fargo Center for the Arts provides more than 100 annual performances, serves to present intriguing contemporary art, and is one of California's largest providers of arts education programs for children. Located in the heart of the Wine Country, the Wells Fargo Center for the Arts campus features spacious auditoriums, an intimate cabaret, and outdoor festival grounds with a big-top tent. Unlike many similar organizations, the Wells Fargo Center for the Arts is not aligned with any federal, state, or municipal entity-such as a city or university. The Center was created by and is supported by the community it serves, making it uniquely positioned as an independent, entrepreneurial-focused, non-profit arts organization. We serve to Enrich, Educate and Entertain - Connecting Our Community through the Arts.