Daughtry tours ahead of deluxe album release

Rock outfit Daughtry is readying a deluxe edition of its wildly successful 2006 debut as the band gets ready to head out on a month-long North American tour.

Daughtry, which toured with Bon Jovi earlier this year, will return to the road beginning Friday (Aug. 15) in Las Vegas. The group plans to crisscross the US, stop in the Canadian province of Ontario, and play shows for both national political conventions to promote the ONE Campaign, which aims to raise awareness about the issues of global poverty, hunger and disease. The itinerary is listed below.

On Sept. 9, the Grammy-nominated rockers will release an expanded version of their quadruple-platinum debut, which topped The Billboard 200 and remains on the chart after 89 weeks. The self-titled set, which has spawned a half dozen hit singles, is the fastest-selling rock debut in SoundScan history and the biggest-selling album of the past two years, according to a press release.

The deluxe edition features the record's original 12 songs alongside four bonus tracks, including acoustic performances of "Home" and "What About Now," and a cover of the Foreigner classic "Feels Like the First Time." A bonus DVD comprises videos for five of the record's hit singles, plus live performances and exclusive interviews with the band members.

Daughtry fans also have a chance to virtually rock out with the group since its single "What I Want" is included in the latest version of the "Guitar Hero" video game.

Daughtry was formed by "American Idol" finalist Chris Daughtry, who quickly rose to fame in 2006 as a final-four contestant on the FOX-TV reality series. After being voted off the show, the band's namesake turned down an offer to replace Fuel's lead singer and formed his own group.

TOUR DATES
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August 2008
15 - Las Vegas, NV - Red Rocks Casino
16 - Kelseyville, CA - Konocti Harbor Resort & Spa
17 - Elverta, CA - Gibson Ranch Park
18 - Morgantown, WV - West Virginia University
19 - Meadville, PA - Crawford County Fair
21 - Syracuse, NY - New York State Fair
23 - Mashantucket, CT - The MGM Grand at Foxwoods
24 - Essex Junction, VT - Champlain Valley Expo
26 - Denver, CO - Democratic National Convention
27 - Allentown, PA - Allentown Fairgrounds
29 - Green Bay, WI - Meyer Theater
30 - Milwaukee, WI - Harley Davidson
31 - Madison, WI - One Campaign Show

September 2008
2 - Duluth, MN - Fregeau Auditorium
3 - Minneapolis, MN - Republican National Convention
11 - Allegan, MI - Allegan County Fair
12 - London, Ontario - Western Fair
13 - York, PA - York Fair
14 - Glendale, AZ - University of Phoenix Stadium

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