LOS ANGELES, CA (April 1, 2015) – Grammy nominated artist Charlie Wilson exclusively announced on The Ellen DeGeneres Show today the second leg of his Forever Charlie Tour. The tour will continue with special guests Kem and Joe beginning on May 28 in Dallas, Texas.
The Indianapolis, IN show goes on-sale Monday, April 6, with the general public on-sale for remaining tour dates starting Friday, April 17. Subscribers to Charlie’s newsletter will receive access to presale tickets beginning Tuesday, April 14 for all tour dates except Indianapolis, IN. To sign up for the official Charlie Wilson newsletter visitwww.charliewilsonmusic.com.
American Express® Card Members can purchase tickets before the general public beginning Wednesday, April 15 at 10 am local time through Thursday, April 16 at 10 pm local time.
“It has been an exciting time and I am having the best time of my life with Kem and Joe,” stated Wilson. “We are packing arenas around the country and bringing people great music and an unforgettable show. We’re having a party every night.”
Critically acclaimed across the country, the first leg of the tour kicked off in Cleveland on February 12 and finished in Las Vegas on March 28. The tour followed in support of Wilson’s January 27 release of his new album Forever Charlieavailable now on iTunes and Amazon.
“With the first 28 shows being so successful we are looking forward to adding these additional 16 shows for Charlie and carrying the momentum to even more cities,” commented Michael Paran, CEO and President of P Music Group, Wilson’s management and tour producer. “Charlie is at the top of his game and this show is one of the best out in years in terms of quality and production value giving the fans their money’s worth every night.”
Wilson has received nine Grammy nominations and multiple awards throughout his
career. He has had eight #1 records that topped the Billboard Urban Adult Contemporary radio chart, “Without You,” “Charlie, Last Name Wilson,” Magic,” “There Goes My Baby,” “Can’t Live Without You,” “You Are,” “Life of the Party” and “My Love Is All I Have.”
Recent TV performances include; The BET Honors (2\23), The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2\24), Jimmy Kimmel Live! (3\26), The iHeartRadio Music Awards (3\29) and The Ellen DeGeneres Show (4\1). Charlie Wilson sits down with Steve Harvey on The Steve Harvey Show (4\10).
“AEG Live is proud to be in business with Charlie Wilson and Michael Paran,” states Jeff Sharp of AEG Live. “This tour is a combination of elite artists who come every night to give the audience a great show.”
THE FOREVER CHARLIE TOUR DATES
*All dates and venues below are subject to change
DATE–CITY (VENUE)
May 28–Dallas, TX (Verizon Theatre)
May 29–Little Rock, AK (Verizon Arena)
May 30–Jackson, MS (Mississippi Coliseum)
May 31–St. Louis, MO (Scottrade Center)
June 4–Rochester, NY (Blue Cross Arena)
June 5–Albany, NY (Times-Union Center)
June 6–Uncasville, CT (Mohegan Sun Arena)
June 7–Philadelphia, PA (The Mann)
June 11–Indianapolis, IN Bankers Life Fieldhouse
June 12–Columbus, OH (Nationwide Arena)
June 13–Clarkston, MI (DTE Energy Music Theatre)
June 14Milwaukee, WI (BMO Harris Bradley Center)
June 17–Charlotte, NC Bojangles’ Coliseum
June 19–Miami, FL (AmericanAirlines Arena)
June 20Tampa, FL Amalie Arena
June 21–Columbus, GA Columbus Civic Center