Sell out? American bands wish they could

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-- The US music industry is enduring a bruising summer as top acts like Bruce Springsteen, Ashlee Simpson and the Dixie Chicks struggle to sell out concerts.

With traditional big earners like the Rolling Stones and Paul McCartney not touring the US, promoters have been filling in with acts such as South American singer Shakira and country stars Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, but charging the same price. --