Blake Shelton, Miranda Lambert share the stage
Country music sweethearts Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert will embark on their first tour together this fall.
The co-headlining trek is set to kick off Oct. 3 in Richmond, VA, and visit a handful cities across the US through early November. Most dates are currently on sale, and the itinerary is listed below.
The co-bill show is said to be a "seamless" affair, with Shelton and Lambert giving an acoustic performance between sets. The artists will reunite on stage for the finale.
"For obvious reasons, Miranda and I have wanted to tour together for a while now," Shelton said in a statement. "We wanted to do something special that nobody else can pull off. The result is a unique show packed full of music and energy that will leave people wondering what the hell is going to happen next."
Shelton is supporting the deluxe edition of his latest album, "Pure BS," which surfaced last year and reached No. 2 on Billboard's Top Country Albums chart. His current single, "She Wouldn't Be Gone," is the lead track from his upcoming studio album, which is due early next year.
In addition to his upcoming run with Lambert, Shelton is also tackling some headlining dates of his own. Details are posted at his website.
Lambert, who also has her own shows listed at her website, lauded Shelton for his dynamic performances.
"Pairing up for these shows will not only be fun for us, but I think it's going to be an amazing show for the fans," the Texas songstress said in a statement. "Anytime you play with a great artist, it makes you strive to be even better ... and we will do that every night."
Lambert continues to back her sophomore studio release, "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend," which is her second No. 1 on Billboard's Top Country Albums chart and the Academy of Country Music's reigning Album of the Year. The record's fourth single, "More Like Her," was released to radio earlier this month and is currently making waves on the country charts.
October 2008
3 - Richmond, VA - Classic Amphitheatre/State Fair of Virginia
10 - Cape Girardeau, MO - Show Me Center
11 - Pikeville, KY - Eastern Kentucky Expo Center
17 - Phoenix, AZ - Veterans Memorial Coliseum/Arizona State Fair
18 - Primm, NV - Star of the Desert Arena
23 - Waterloo, IA - McElroy Auditorium
24 - Lacrosse, WI - Lacrosse Center
November 2008
8 - Dallas, TX - American Airlines Arena
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