ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill., June 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — With temperatures on the rise, the concert scene is heating up across the nation with some of the most popular musical acts going on tour this summer. From country to rock, classics to pop, some of the hottest musical artists are taking their shows on the road, creating great demand for concert tickets. TicketsNow, Ticketmaster’s resale marketplace, provides a snapshot of the most sought-after concert tickets of the season in the company’s Entertainment Index for May. 

“Now that we’ve officially kicked-off the summer entertainment season, we are seeing a number of artists launching their tours,” said Julia Vander Ploeg, general manager of TicketsNow. “Music fans can shop our site with confidence, as TicketsNow is the only resale marketplace able to offer Ticketmaster verification and barcode reissue on all Ticketmaster tickets, including tickets for all events held at Live Nation amphitheaters.”

Top-Selling Concerts for May 2012 (by tickets sold):

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