Winter 2002
Neil records “America” duet with rocker Melissa Etheridge, as a promotion for the 2002 Olympic Winter Games in Salt Lake City, Utah.
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December 3, 2002
Final leg of the TCO Tour begins in Lubbock, Texas and ends with a New Year’s Eve show in Denver, Colorado.
March 24, 2003
“20th Century Masters – The Best of Neil Diamond” album is certified gold.
April 7, 2003
Neil appears at a benefit for weSPARK Cancer Support Center at the El Portal Theater in North Hollywood, California, hosted by actors Katey Segal and John Ritter.
June 11, 2003
Pop band Smashmouth debuts “You Are My Number One,” written by Neil, on the CBS “Early Show.” Release date of August 5, 2003 is announced.
September 29, 2003
Neil appears on CNN’s Larry King Live show on the eve of the release of “Stages” box set, discussing the new release and speaking with fans on a live telephone call-in.
September 30, 2003
Sony Music Entertainment releases “Stages 1970-2002,” a five-CD, one-DVD box set, which debuts at #152 on Billboard’s Top 200 LP chart and #4 on internet sales.
October 1, 2003
Neil appears on MSNBC’s streamed internet live chat, answering fans’ questions posed by host Will Femia. Transcript of MSNBC Interview Link to Audio Transcript
October 24, 2003
Neil is interviewed by Dave Wingert on syndicated radio show, “Dave ‘Til Dawn” discussing his career including the current “Stages” box release. Dave Til Dawn Interview – part 1 Dave Til Dawn Interview – part 2 Dave Til Dawn Interview – part 3
November 2003
Neil tapes video interview with PBS (Public Broadcast System), to be telecast alongside “Special Moments in Concert from Ireland,” during PBS’ fall membership drives.