DETROIT, MI - February 14, 2011 -In a previous tour announcement, Universal Motown Records Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter-producer KEM confirmed headlining dates for his 2011 U.S. "Intimacy" tour with El DeBarge and Ledisi. Now,KEM has added Grammy-nominated artist and iconic soul superstar Musiq Soulchild to the line-up as a Special Guest.Musiq will replace El DeBarge and be featured on the tour, alongside Ledisi. According to tour promoters, AEG, El DeBargewill not be on the tour, "due to personal reasons." [Editor's Note: it has been reported by various media sources that El DeBarge has entered into drug rehabilitation]
"It's an honor to have an artist of Musiq's caliber join me on the tour," said KEM. "I'm looking forward to kicking off the tour withMusiq and Ledisi, to bring our fans an evening of Intimacy."
Musiq recently earned a Grammy Award nomination in the "Best Male R&B Vocal Performance" category for his featured role on KirkWhalum's "We're Still Friends." He is slated to release his sixth album, "MUSIQINTHEMAGIQ" in May. Musiq also just released his highly anticipated first single from the album, "Anything," which features Swizz Beatz and was produced by Jerry "Wonda"Duplessis. Prior to "MUSIQINTHEMAGIQ," Musiq released five chart-topping studio albums.
Musiq will appear on most "Intimacy" tour dates. The"Intimacy" tour, which took its name from the title of KEM's critically acclaimed latest album, Intimacy, featuring the Grammy -nominated hit, "Why Would You Stay," will make stops at concert halls throughout North America, beginning on February 18 at the Verizon Theatre at Grand Prairie, Texas. For tickets and additional information, please visit http://bit.ly/eOToLi
The announcement of Musiq joining KEM's "Intimacy" tour marks the merging of two of R&B's greatest talents and premiere entertainers. KEM's standout live performances, along withMusiq's addition to the lineup will make the night a truly unforgettable experience not to be missed.
"KEM INTIMACY TOUR" DATES:
February 18, 2011 Verizon Theatre Dallas/Grand Prairie, TX
February 19, 2011 UNO Lakefront Arena New Orleans, LA
February 20, 2011 BJCC Concert Hall Birmingham, AL
February 24, 2011 Theater at MSG (MSC only) New York City, NY
February 25, 2011 Tower Theatre Philadelphia, PA
February 26, 2011 Crown Arena Fayetteville, NC
February 27, 2011 Landmark Theatre Richmond, VA
March 3, 2011 Aronoff Centre Cincinnati, OH
March 4, 2011 Tennessee PAC Nashville, TN
March 5, 2011 FOX Theatre St. Louis, MO
March 6, 2011 Orpheum Theatre Memphis, TN
March 10, 2011 FOX Theatre Atlanta, GA
March 11, 2011 FOX Theatre Atlanta, GA
March 12, 2011 Township Auditorium Columbia, SC
March 13, 2011 North Charleston PAC Charleston, SC
March 16, 2011 Ovens Auditorium Charlotte, NC
March 17, 2011 State Theatre Cleveland, OH
March 18, 2011 Constitution Hall Washington, D.C.
March 19, 2011 Constitution Hall Washington, DC
March 20, 2011 Meyerhoff Hall (Ledisi only Baltimore, MD
March 24, 2011 Dow Theater(Ledisi only) Saginaw, MI
March 25, 2011 FOX Theatre Detroit, MI
March 26, 2011 Auditorium Theatre Chicago, IL
March 27, 2011 Palace Theatre Louisville, KY
March 30, 2011 Club Nokia(Kem only) Los Angeles, CA
March 31, 2011 Warfield Theatre(Kem only)San Francisco, CA
***Schedule Subject to Change
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