Madonna's "Sticky & Sweet" Tour - Top Selling Concert of 2008

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Madonna : Madonna's "Sticky & Sweet" tour leads at number one on top 10 highest-grossing tour of 2008 in North America. Kicked off in August and wrapped up in November, the Live Nation-produced roadshow garnered $105.3 million in North America and more than $208 million worldwide!

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