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Tim McGraw launches massive tour this spring

Published January 28, 2003 09:29 AM

By Jon Zahlaway / LiveDaily Senior Writer

After spending most of 2002 away from the road, country star Tim McGraw [ tickets ] heads out in March for a lengthy outing that supports his recently released album, "Tim McGraw & the Dancehall Doctors."

McGraw and his band are planning to give fans a show that will feature more than two-and-a-half hours of music, according to the singer's publicist.

"This is the most ambitious tour we've ever set out to do," McGraw said in a statement. "I want this tour to look and feel different than anything we've done in the past."

The singer went on to say that the group plans to play "album cuts and all kinds of songs that we jam on in rehearsal, but never get to play in concert."

On Tuesday (1/28), McGraw's website plans to launch a new fan club, according to a press release. Members will get a shot at exclusive tickets and meet-and-greet opportunities.

Released last November, "Tim McGraw & the Dancehall Doctors" debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 album chart after selling about 601,000 copies during its first week in stores. The album features guest appearances from the Eagles' Don Henley, Timothy B. Schmit and Kim Carnes.

Earlier this month, McGraw won the award for Favorite Male Country Artist at the annual American Music Awards ceremony.

[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.]

March 2003
3 - Houston, TX - Reliant Stadium (RodeoHouston)
7 - Birmingham, AL - BJCC Arena
8 - Charlotte, NC - Charlotte Coliseum
9 - Raleigh, NC - RBC Center
11 - Nashville, TN - Gaylord Entertainment Center
13 - Orlando, FL - TD Waterhouse Centre
14 - Tampa, FL - St. Pete Times Forum
15 - Sunrise, FL - Office Depot Center
17 - Memphis, TN - The Pyramid
18 - Atlanta, GA - Philips Arena
20 - Indianapolis, IN - Conseco Fieldhouse
21, 22 - Auburn Hills, MI - Palace Of Auburn Hills
24 - Cincinnati, OH - U.S. Bank Arena
26 - Louisville, KY - Freedom Hall
27 - Cleveland, OH - Gund Arena
28 - Pittsburgh, PA - Mellon Arena
29 - State College, PA - Bryce Jordan Center
31 - Albany, NY - Pepsi Arena

April 2003
1 - Boston, MA - FleetCenter
2 - Uniondale, NY - Nassau Coliseum
4 - Washington, DC - MCI Center
5 - Philadelphia, PA - First Union Spectrum
6 - Columbus, OH - Nationwide Arena
8 - St. Louis, MO - Savvis Center
10 - Milwaukee, WI - Bradley Center
11 - Rosemont, IL - Allstate Arena
12 - St. Paul, MN - Xcel Energy Center
13 - Kansas City, MO - Kemper Arena
22 - New Orleans, LA - New Orleans Arena
24 - North Little Rock, AR - Alltel Arena
25 - Dallas, TX - American Airlines Center
26 - Austin, TX - Frank Erwin Center
27 - Oklahoma City, OK - The Ford Center
29 - Denver, CO - Pepsi Center

May 2003
1 - Salt Lake City, UT - Delta Center
3 - Portland, OR - Rose Garden Arena
4 - Seattle, WA - KeyArena at Seattle Center
6 - San Jose, CA - San Jose State Event Center
7 - Oakland, CA - Oakland Arena
9 - Reno, NV - Lawlor Events Center
10 - Las Vegas, NV - Mandalay Bay Events Center
11 - Phoenix, AZ - America West Arena
14 - San Diego, CA - Cox Arena
16, 17 - Anaheim, CA - Arrowhead Pond
18 - Sacramento, CA - ARCO Arena
22 - Albuquerque, NM - Tingley Coliseum
23 - Las Cruces, NM - Pan American Center
24 - San Antonio, TX - Alamodome
28 - Charleston, WV - Charleston Civic Center
29 - Hershey, PA - Giant Center
30 - Syracuse, NY - OnCenter