Alicia Keys News
Five-time Grammy winner Alicia Keys sets out on a winter/spring tour of the U.S. theater circuit that backs her Grammy-nominated sophomore set, "The Diary of Alicia Keys."
The singer/pianist gets things started near the end of February, and dates are confirmed into late April. Among the shows on the itinerary are two-night stands in Los Angeles; Oakland; Detroit; Chicago; Atlanta; Washington, DC; and New York City. Details are shown below.
Keys will have a chance to warm up for the outing during her Feb. 13 performance at the 47th Annual Grammy Awards, during which she plans to play her Grammy-nominated single "If I Ain't Got You," according to her website. The ceremony takes place in Los Angeles and will air on CBS.
While at the Grammys, Keys may also take the stage for one or more acceptance speeches; she's nominated for eight awards this year: Album of the Year and Best R&B Album ("The Diary Of Alicia Keys"); Song of the Year and Best Female R&B Vocal Performance ("If I Ain't Got You"); two nominations in the Best R&B Song category ("My Boo" and "You Don't Know My Name"); and two nominations in the Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals category ("Diary," featuring Tony! Toni! Tone! and "My Boo," with Usher).
Released in December of 2003, "The Diary of Alicia Keys" debuted in the top slot on The Billboard 200 chart, thanks to first-week sales of about 618,000 copies. The set followed 2001's "Songs in A Minor," which earned Keys a Best New Artist Grammy, along with four other trophies.
Tour Itinerary
[Note: The following tour itinerary has been provided by artist and/or tour sources, who verify its accuracy as of January 20, 2005 02:35 PM. Changes may occur before tickets go on sale. Check with official artist web sites, ticketing sources and venues for late updates.]
February 2005
23 - Columbia, SC - Township Auditorium
25 - Miami, FL - James L. Knight Center
26 - Tampa, FL - Carol Morsani Theatre
27 - Augusta, GA - Bell Auditorium Civic Center
March 2005
2 - Birmingham, AL - Jemison Concert Hall @ Alys Stephens
4 - Houston, TX - Reliant Stadium @ Reliant Park (RodeoHouston)
5 - Grand Prairie, TX - Nokia Live
6 - Austin, TX - Bass Concert Hall
9 - Denver, CO - To be announced
11 - Phoenix, AZ - Dodge Theatre
12 - Las Vegas, NV - The Joint
16, 17 - Los Angeles, CA - Kodak Theatre
19, 20 - Oakland, CA - Paramount Theatre
23 - Saint Louis, MO - Fox Theatre
25, 26 - Detroit, MI - Fox Theatre
27 - Mount Pleasant, MI - Soaring Eagle Casino
30 - Rama, Ontario - Casino Rama
April 2005
1, 2 - Chicago, IL - Chicago Theatre
3 - Cincinnati, OH - Cincinnati Music Hall
6, 7 - Atlanta, GA - Fox Theatre
9 - Hampton, VA - Hampton Coliseum
12 - Philadelphia, PA - Academy of Music
13 - Mashantucket, CT - Foxwoods Casino
14 - Boston, MA - Wang Center
16, 17 - Washington, DC - DAR Constitution Hall
20 - Richmond, VA - Landmark Theatre
22, 23 - New York, NY - Radio City Music Hall
24 - Newark, NJ - Prudential Hall
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