Toby Keith's 'Biggest' tour getter bigger

Toby Keith continues to expand his "Biggest & Baddest Tour" ahead of next month's launch.

The trek, which is set to kick off June 19 in Birmingham, AL, now spans more than 30 dates across the US through mid-June. Since last check, three more shows have been added in California and two were tacked on in Washington. Keith will also cross over to Canada July 13 for the Craven Country Jamboree in Saskatchewan. An updated tour itinerary is listed below.

Country duo Montgomery Gentry, which is gearing up for a new album, will support the outing, along with newcomers Carter's Chord, Mica Roberts and Trailer Choir.

Earlier this month, Keith topped the country charts once again with his latest release, "Toby Keith 's 35 Biggest Hits." The two-disc set features 34 songs ranging from the performer's first No. 1 hit, 1993's "Should've Been a Cowboy," to his 2006 chart-topper "A Little Too Late." It also includes the superstar's latest single, "She's a Hottie," which is holding steady at No. 15 on Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart and recently crossed over to pop radio.

Keith also continues to support last summer's "Big Dog Daddy," which was his third set to debut at the top of The Billboard 200. The record spawned the fastest-rising single of Keith's career, "High Maintenance Woman," as well as the hits "Love Me If You Can" and "Get My Drink On."

Fans will also be able to catch the singer/songwriter/guitarist on the big screen this summer. His second feature film, "Beer for My Horses," recently finished shooting in New Mexico and is due in theaters Aug. 8, according his website. The movie, written by Keith and country comedian Rodney Carrington, also features Willie Nelson and Ted Nugent.

[Note: The following tour dates have been provided by artist and/or tour sources, who verify its accuracy as of the publication time of this story. Changes may occur before tickets go on sale. Check with official artist websites, ticketing sources and venues for late updates.]
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June 2008
19 - Birmingham, AL - Verizon Wireless Music Center
20 - Charlotte, NC - Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
21 - Raleigh, NC - Walnut Creek Amphitheatre
27 - West Palm Beach, FL - Cruzan Amphitheatre
28 - Tampa, FL - Ford Amphitheatre

July 2008
10 - Phoenix, AZ - Cricket Wireless Pavilion
11 - Chula Vista, CA - Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre
12 - Devore, CA - Glen Helen Pavilion
13 - Craven, Saskatchewan - Country Jamboree
18 - Ridgefield, WA - Clark County Amphitheater
19 - Auburn, WA - White River Amphitheatre
24 - Paso Robles, CA - California Mid-State Fair
25 - Mountain View, CA - Shoreline Amphitheatre
27 - Stateline, NV - Harvey's Outdoor Arena
31 - Maryland Heights, MO - Verizon Wireless Amphitheater St. Louis

August 2008
1 - Tinley Park, IL - First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre
2 - Noblesville, IN - Verizon Wireless Amphitheater
3 - Burgettstown, PA - Post-Gazette Pavilion
8 - Scranton, PA - Toyota Pavilion at Montage Mountain
9 - Bristow, VA - Nissan Pavilion
15 - Virginia Beach, VA - Verizon Wireless Amphitheater
16 - Camden, NJ - Susquehanna Bank Center
17 - Mansfield, MA - Tweeter Center for the Performing Arts
21 - Meadville, PA - Crawford County Fair
22 - Holmdel, NJ - PNC Bank Arts Center
23 - Darien Center, NY - Darien Lake Performing Arts Center
28 - Syracuse, NY - NY State Fair
29 - Allentown, PA - The Great Allentown Fair
30 - Essex Junction, VT - Champlain Valley Exposition

September 2008
1 - St. Paul, MN - Minnesota State Fair Grandstand
11 - Atlanta, GA - Lakewood Amphitheatre
13 - Cuyahoga Falls, OH - Blossom Music Center
18 - Albuquerque, NM - Journal Pavilion




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