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‘American Idol’ Season 10 Tour Dates Announced

"American Idol" season 10 is gearing up to take the show on the road this summer.

By Monica Herrera

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“American Idol” season 10 is gearing up to take the show on the road this summer. The “American Idols Live!” tour kicks off July 6 in West Valley City, Utah and will hit 45 dates before wrapping up September 9, in Rochester, N.Y., it was announced today (Apr. 28).

Featured on the “American Idols Live!” lineup this year are season 10’s top 11 finalists: Casey Abrams, Haley Reinhart, Jacob Lusk, James Durbin, Lauren Alaina, Naima Adedapo, Paul McDonald, Pia Toscano, Scotty McCreery, Stefano Langone, and Thia Megia. While the lineup typically features the top 10 of each season, Abrams was added after the judges used their lone save option of the season on him.

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After partnering with concert promoter Live Nation for its 2010 tour, “American Idol” has reteamed with AEG Live for this year’s jaunt. AEG produced the tour beginning in 2002 until last year, including the tour’s best year in 2006 when Taylor Hicks won, when it grossed $35.3 million from 59 shows that drew nearly 650,000, according to Billboard Boxscore. Since 2002, American Idol Live! has grossed $175 million and sold 3.4 million tickets.

Randy Phillips, CEO of AEG Live, tells Billboard.com that AEG’s history with the tour played a factor in AEG getting its tour promotion rights back. “Simon Fuller and AEG Live created the touring brand that became American Idol Live and we know how to market it,” Phillips says. “I think Simon felt comfortable going back to the company that had the history of success.”

Phillips believes the tour will realize the renewed vigor that the television show has enjoyed. “They’ve done a brilliant job re-inventing the show with Steven and Jennifer and with Randy, and I think they did what they had to do in terms of weeding and filtering out to get the best talent pool they’ve had in years,” Phillips says. “I like the television numbers, but more important than the ratings is the quality of the finalists. That’s what makes the tour work.”

After playing mostly amphitheaters last year, Philips says the 2011 Idol tour will be “back indoors where it belongs.”

Here are the “American Idols Live!” 2011 tour dates:

July 6: West Valley City, Utah (Maverik Center) July 8: Everett, Wash. (Comcast Arena at Everett Events Center) July 9: Portland, Ore. (Rose Garden) July 11: Sacramento, Calif. (Power Balance Pavilion) July 12: Oakland, Calif. (The Oracle Arena) July 13: San Jose, Calif. (HP Pavilion at San Jose) July 15: Los Angeles, Calif. (Nokia Theatre LA Live) July 16: Ontario, Calif. (Citizens Business Bank Arena) July 17: Phoenix, Ariz. (US Airways Arena) July 19: Oklahoma, Okla. (Cox Convention Center) July 20: Grand Prairie, Texas (Verizon Theater at Grand Prairie) July 21: Houston, Texas (Reliant Arena) July 22: New Orleans, La. (Lakefront Arena) July 24: Orlando, Fla. (Amway Center) July 26: Duluth, Ga. (Arena at Gwinnett Center) July 27: Raleigh, N.C. (RBC Center) July 28: Charlotte, N.C. (Time Warner Cable Arena) July 30: Nashville, Tenn. (Bridgestone Arena) July 31: St. Louis, Mo. (Scottrade Center) Aug. 2: Kansas City, Mo. (Sprint Center) Aug. 3: Minneapolis, Minn. (Target Center) Aug. 4: Milwaukee, Wis. (Bradley Center) Aug. 6: Rosemont, Ill. (Allstate Arena) Aug. 7: Detroit, Mich. (Joe Louis Arena) Aug. 9: Columbus, Ohio (Schottenstein Center) Aug. 10: Pittsburgh, Pa. (Consol Energy Center) Aug. 11: Baltimore, Md. (1st Mariner Arena) Aug. 13: Atlantic City, N.J. (Boardwalk Hall) Aug. 14: Newark, N.J. (Prudential Center) Aug. 17: Philadelphia, Pa. (Wells Fargo Center) Aug. 19: Washington, D.C. (Verizon Center) Aug. 20: Richmond, Va. (Richmond Coliseum) Aug. 21: Wilkes-Barre, Pa. (Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza) Aug. 23: Long Island, N.Y. (Nassau Coliseum) Aug. 25: Bridgeport, Conn. (Webster Bank Arena at Harbor Yard) Aug. 27: Providence, R.I. (Dunkin’ Donuts Center) Aug. 28: Albany, N.Y. (Times Union Center) Aug. 30: Portland, Maine (Cumberland County Civic Center) Aug. 31: Manchester, N.H. (Verizon Wireless Arena) Sept. 1: Worcester, Mass. (DCU Center) Sept. 3: Uncasville, Conn. (Mohegan Sun Arena) Sept. 6: Syracuse, N.Y. (War Memorial Arena at The Oncenter) Sept. 7: Reading, Pa. (Sovereign Center) Sept. 9: Toronto, Ont. (Air Canada Centre) Sept. 10: Rochester, N.Y. (Blue Cross Arena)

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Clay Aiken and Ruben Studdard to tour together in 2023

The tour kicks off in April.

"American Idol" season two finalists Clay Aiken and Ruben Studdard will mark the 20th anniversary of their appearance on the show with a 2023 joint tour throughout the U.S. and Canada titled "Twenty The Tour."

The duo revealed the exciting news on Instagram, along with the official tour poster and dates for the first leg of the trek.

"@clayaiken & I are hitting the road this Spring, twenty years after our debuts on American Idol. Join us for the first leg of Twenty | The Tour," Studdard shared on Instagram.

"Twenty The Tour," kicking off April 12 in Troy, New York, will include stops in Philadelphia, Chicago and Atlanta, before wrapping up May 16 in Wausau, Wisconsin.

Tickets can be purchased through the tour's official website.

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The pair also shared their exciting tour announcement during a Monday appearance on "The View," noting, "We were here five years ago to announce our Broadway Christmas special, which was exciting for us. ... We are about to celebrate our 20th anniversary from the year we were on 'Idol,' and so Ruben and I are are hitting the road together with a 20th anniversary tour all across the country through the year."

"We're starting out this spring and we're going to be celebrating the last 20 years since we did 'Idol' and the music we've gotten to make and the friendships we made along the way," he continued.

Aiken and Studdard also revealed they'll be returning to "American Idol" in the upcoming season for the finale. The duo faced off against each other in the "American Idol" season two finale in 2003, which Studdard ultimately won.

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‘American Idol’ Singers Noah Thompson + HunterGirl Set Co-Headlining 2022 Tour

Two finalists from the latest season of American Idol are teaming up for a co-headlining tour. Reigning champ Noah Thompson and runner-up HunterGirl will share a stage for an eight-city trek that kicks off Oct. 27 in Columbus, Ohio.

The two artists weren't just competitors on Idol;  they also became good friends during their time on the show, and both artists say that they're excited to grow their bond during their time on the road.

"I can't believe a year ago, I was working construction, and now I'm announcing a tour with one of my closest friends, HunterGirl," Thompson says in a statement.

"HunterGirl and I met on Idol and became really close," he continues. "We've stayed friends, and now we get to get out there on the road together. One of my favorite things to do is get up on stage and sing. I am literally living in my dream world."

Thompson is also currently at work on new music, after releasing his debut, "One Day Tonight," during his tenure on the show. Both that song and HunterGirl's "Red Bird" quickly hit No. 1 on the iTunes All-Genre and Country Charts upon their respective releases.

"This past year has been one of the most incredible years of my life," HunterGirl adds of the season she shared with Thompson on Idol . "It is going to be so much fun being on tour with one of my good friends, Noah Thompson. I am excited to be on the road with my band and have the chance to play new music that will be coming out soon."

Tickets for the two up-and-comers' tour go on sale Friday (Aug. 26.) They'll be on sale at both HunterGirl and Thompson's websites.

Noah Thompson and HunterGirl's 2022 Co-Headlining Tour Dates:

Oct. 27 — Columbus, Ohio @ Bluestone Oct. 28 — Rosemont, Ill. @ Joe’s Live Oct. 29 — Kansas City, Mo. @ Uptown Theater Nov. 17 — Warrendale, Pa. @ Jergels Nov. 18 — Cincinnati, Ohio @ Lori’s Roadhouse Nov. 19 — Indianapolis, Ind. @ Deluxe Dec. 1 — Lexington, Ky. @ Manchester Music Hall Dec 2 — St Louis, Mo. @ The Hawthorn

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"American Idol" season two finalists Clay Aiken and Ruben Studdard will mark the 20th anniversary of their appearance on the show with a 2023 joint tour throughout the U.S. and Canada titled "Twenty The Tour."

The duo revealed the exciting news on Instagram, along with the official tour poster and dates for the first leg of the trek.

"@clayaiken & I are hitting the road this Spring, twenty years after our debuts on American Idol. Join us for the first leg of Twenty | The Tour," Studdard shared on Instagram.

"Twenty The Tour," kicking off April 12 in Troy, New York, will include stops in Philadelphia, Chicago and Atlanta, before wrapping up May 16 in Wausau, Wisconsin.

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The pair also shared their exciting tour announcement during a Monday appearance on "The View," noting, "We were here five years ago to announce our Broadway Christmas special, which was exciting for us. ... We are about to celebrate our 20th anniversary from the year we were on 'Idol,' and so Ruben and I are are hitting the road together with a 20th anniversary tour all across the country through the year."

"We're starting out this spring and we're going to be celebrating the last 20 years since we did 'Idol' and the music we've gotten to make and the friendships we made along the way," he continued.

Aiken and Studdard also revealed they'll be returning to "American Idol" in the upcoming season for the finale. The duo faced off against each other in the "American Idol" season two finale in 2003, which Studdard ultimately won.

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'American Idol' Judge Luke Bryan Announces Farm Tour 2024 Dates

Two new farms have made the cut!

Luke Bryan fans, it’s that time again!

“Time to get your boots and those farmer’s tans ready y’all,” he captioned a post announcing the Farm Tour 2024 dates: September 21, 26, 27, and 28.

This year’s Farm Tour is taking Luke and his crew—as well as special musical guests Conner Smith and Tucker Wetmore—to two brand-new stops: Huggins Store in Marshville, North Carolina, and Cunningham Family Farm in Smithton, Pennsylvania, as well as to Mulberry Orchard in Shelbyville, Kentucky, and Miller Family Farm in Millersport, Ohio. Two more tour dates will be announced soon.

Per usual, Luke's fans are stoked to have fun in a field this fall. "You’re finally bringing the farm tour to NC!!!! Yay," one fan commented on his post. "We will be ready for you!!🤠❤️ Can’t wait," someone else exclaimed. "I live in Marshville, this is going to be an epic day. Randy Travis Music Festival and Luke Bryan on the same day," someone else marveled.

Back in 2023, Luke, the son of a peanut farmer, shed a little light on the reason behind his Farm Tours.

“One of the reasons we created these Farm Tour shows—to bring the big-city tour to the people," he revealed in a statement. "These nights are one-of-a-kind, and we really enjoy getting to know the farmers and their families, love the whole atmosphere of playing on these incredible farms and watching entire communities come together and get excited about these shows."

It’s not solely about the music, though. Luke donates college scholarships to farming family students enrolled in the town’s local college or university on each Farm Tour stop. Since the tour’s inception in 2009, he has awarded 83 college scholarships to students with a connection to the tour stops.

But that’s not all. Luke also urges his fans to flock to social media to share #HeresToTheFarmer. For each mention, Bayer (the Farm Tour partner since 2015) donates a meal to someone in need via Feeding America. Since they began working together, Luke and Bayer have donated over 8 million meals. (Psst: You can get in on the giveback fun by sharing on your socials now through October 31.)

Now the only question is: Which farm will you be visiting this fall?

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‘American Idol’ Alum Maddie Poppe To Headline Summer Tour 2023

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American Idol standout Maddie Poppe recently announced that she’ll be embarking on tour this year. The self-titled concert series is set to begin this summer and will run from July to August.

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On May 13, Poppe enthusiastically informed her fans about the musical tour. The American Idol alum announced the project alongside a simple poster, displaying all the dates of the tour.

“Excited to hit the road on my own headline tour this summer!” she wrote. “Tickets available now on my website!”

Maddie Poppe Summer 2023 will kick off on July 6 in Swisher, Iowa and will conclude on August 25 in Phoenix, Arizona. Before the tour ends, she will make stops in Kentucky, Indiana, Pennsylvania, and Ohio. Furthermore, Poppe will also perform in Illinois, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, and DC.

In the comment section, fans have expressed their excitement over the upcoming tour. Meanwhile, some of her followers wish that she will be doing shows in the Southeast.

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She’ll Be Opening For Joshua Radin This Fall

Apparently, her tour is not the only reason why Poppe will be hitting the road this year. The American Idol alum will also be joining Joshua Radin in his concert this fall in the United States and Canada.

“Excited to be joining @joshuaradin on his fall tour! Ticket link in bio!” she wrote .

Poppe is set to serve as Radin’s opening act from September 8 in Dallas, Texas to September 23 in Natick, Massachusetts. During the same tour, Poppe will also be performing in Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia, North Carolina, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and New York.

In both tours, fans are expecting that Poppe will be performing her newest single “Good Enough To Let You Go ” and “ Screw You a Little Bit ” live.

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When Does the Next Season of ‘American Idol’ Start? Season 23 Premiere Details

by Chris Piner May 19, 2024, 10:16 am

With the season finale of American Idol airing tonight, the episode will not only crown the next winner but also say goodbye to Katy Perry. A constant judge on the show since it was revived, Perry gained a great deal of love and praise from fans over the seasons. And to make it better, her friendship between Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan made the show both heartwarming and entertaining. But sadly, Perry announced her exit from the show following the end of season 22. While a winner will be announced, fans are already looking ahead to season 23, a new judge, and new contestants. But when will the new season premiere – here are all the details. 

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While the future of every show rest of ratings and fan reception, on May 10, American Idol shared the news on Instagram that the hit show would return for season 23. Renewed by ABC, fans shared their excitement about another season. But the main question remains – who will replace Perry? Although no answer has been given, it seems fans will have to wait until the new season to find out. And when exactly does the new season air? 

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Given that season 22 airs the season finale on Sunday, American Idol hasn’t released the premiere date for season 23. But that doesn’t mean fans don’t have an idea of when they should expect to see the new judge. When looking at past seasons of the show, American Idol loves to kick start a new season around mid-February. Taking a trip into the past, seasons 18, 19, 20, 21, and 22 all aired in mid to late February. For season 18, it premiered on February 16, and for season 22, it started on February 18. So, while keeping details on the new season under wraps, fans should expect a new lineup of constants around February 2025. 

Sharing their excitement about the renewal, fans offered their own suggestions about season 23 as comments included, “@katyperry and Luke and Lionel are and will always be the A Team! I wish Katy would reconsider and stay!! But if not- then my next wish would be Paula Abdul! Need someone with that special empathy + keen advice.” Another person wrote, “@kellyclarkson for katy’s replacement!!! that would be aaaamazing.” And one fan suggested, “Bring back the OG judges.”

With a new season already in the works and a new judge on the way, season 23 is looking to be full of surprises. 

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The Kid Laroi Announces The First Time 2024 North American Tour: Here Are the Dates

The Kid Laroi is hitting the road. In celebration of his November album The First Time , the 20-year-old singer-songwriter has announced plans to embark on a North American tour, unveiling all 31 dates on social media Monday (March 25).

The Australian musician will kick off the North American leg May 18 in Vancouver, B.C., after which he'll travel through Seattle, Los Angeles, Atlanta, New York City, Toronto and more cities in the States and Canada. After about two months, Laroi will conclude with a show in Omaha July 10.

Glaive and Chase Shakur are on board to serve as openers for the trek. Tickets go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. local time (March 29) on Live Nation's website .

"NORTH AMERICA I AM GOING ON TOUR!!!!!!" the musician wrote on Instagram, unveiling a poster for the First Time Tour. "I am so beyond excited to see you guys & give you this new show. it's been way too long. 🖤"

Prior to the North American leg, Laroi will bring his tour to Europe, as announced in January. Supported by special guest Sam Tompkins, the musician will perform tracks from The First Time - which debuted at No. 26 on the Billboard 200 - in Stockholm, London, Berlin, Paris, Milan and more.

The latest touring news follows Laroi's Amazon documentary Kids Are Growing Up: A Story About a Kid Named Laroi , which premiered Feb. 29 on Prime Video. The film features words from his "Stay" collaborator Justin Bieber and Post Malone, with the "Without You" artist reflecting on his whirlwind rise to fame in 2022.

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