OneRepublic’s lead singer Ryan Tedder knows a thing or two about pop music. After all, we have him to thank (or to blame) for having written and produced hits sung by Hilary Duff, Ashley Tisdale, and Jennifer Lopez. But Tedder wrote a different formula for success when it came to his own band, opting to create melodic radio pop with a refined twist (when was the last time you heard a cellist on KRBE?) Myspace buzz and an opportune collaboration with Timbaland landed OneRepublic on the map, and according to Billboard, the band's tune, "Apologize," has received the most airplay in Top 40 history.
Watch Tedder and co. perform “Apologize” on an episode of Yahoo’s ‘Who’s Next’ series:
OneRepublic's first ever headlining tour makes a stop in Houston on Wednesday, and we’ve got a pair of tickets to give away! Just send us your name and phone number to contest (at) houstonist (dot) com. The contest ends at noon tomorrow.
OneRepublic with Eric Hutchinson
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Meridian: 1503 Chartres
$15 in advance, $17 at the door, Doors 7pm
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