George Michael Makes Triumphant Debut on the HDNet Concert Series

George Michael Makes Triumphant Debut on the HDNet Concert Series

A raucous, sell-out crowd in London greets 'their man' - Sunday, December 6 at 8:00 p.m. ET

DALLAS, Dec. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- The HDNet Concert Series will present: "George Michael - Live in London" a spectacular full concert recorded and filmed in front of his hometown crowd, this Sunday December 6, at 8:00 p.m. ET.

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"Live in London", directed by award winning director Andy Morahan and filmed at the final two concerts in London's Earls Court arena on August 24 and 25, 2008, features tracks from George's historic career including classic hits "One More Try," "Freedom," "Faith," "Everything She Wants" and "Amazing." These highly anticipated shows marked the end of George Michael's triumphant 25 Live Tour and were the last chance to catch George performing on a stage of this magnitude

George Michael has been British pop royalty ever since he took the charts by storm with Wham! in 1982, and since then he has gone on to establish himself as one of the UK's most respected singer/songwriters. As well as his chart-topping achievements with Wham! George Michael has been a solo star for over 20 years, enjoying one of the most successful and enduring careers in the history of pop music, selling more than 100 million records globally , encompassing eleven British No. 1 singles, eight British #1 albums, and ten U.S. No. 1 singles. A singer, songwriter, performer and actor, George Michael's outstanding ability to entertain continues to capture the imagination of millions.

"George Michael - Live in London" premieres THIS SUNDAY December 6 on HDNet at 8:00 p.m. ET.

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