Justin Timberlake Kicks Off World Tour Today
By: BWW News Desk Oct. 31, 2013
One of this generation's most-celebrated entertainers, Justin Timberlake, previously announced he would kick off The 20/20 Experience World Tour starting this year today, October 31. After dominating the global charts with the release of his acclaimed new album, The 20/20 Experience, Timberlake will bring his electrifying live shows to fans with a worldwide tour that will run through 2014. The Grammy and Emmy Award-winning artist's first tour in six years will visit dozens of countries throughout North America, Europe, South America and Australia. The 20/20 Experience World Tour is promoted worldwide by Live Nation Global Touring.
Nov. 13 - Raleigh, NC - PNC Arena
Nov. 15 - Nashville, TN - Bridgestone Arena
Nov. 16 - Columbus, OH - Nationwide Arena
Nov. 18 - Memphis, TN - FedEx Forum
Nov. 19 - St. Louis, MO - Scottrade Center
Nov. 21 - Tulsa, OK - BOK Center
Nov. 29 - Las Vegas, NV - MGM Grand Garden Arena
Dec. 2 - Phoenix, AZ - US Airways Center
Dec. 4 - Dallas, TX - American Airlines Center
Dec. 5 - Houston, TX - Toyota Center
Dec. 11 - Indianapolis, IN - Bankers Life Fieldhouse
Dec. 12 - Cleveland, OH - Quicken Loans Arena
Dec. 14 - Pittsburgh, PA - Consol Energy Center
Dec. 15 - Louisville, KY - KFC Yum! Center
Dec. 17 - Atlanta, GA - Philips Arena
Dec. 19 - Orlando, FL - Amway Center
Jan. 17 - Seattle, WA - Key Arena
Jan. 22 - Denver, CO - Pepsi Center
Feb. 7 - Fargo, ND - Fargodome
Feb. 9 - St. Paul, MN - Xcel Energy Center
Feb. 10 - Omaha, NE - CenturyLink Center *All dates and venues subject to change. Additional dates to be announced. Justin's first album in 7 years, The 20/20 Experience, has been certified Double Platinum in the United States and is the year's fastest selling album. It also earned Justin the biggest first week sales for a male artist in five years along with the third biggest digital debut in SoundScan history ranking just behind Lady Gaga and Taylor Swift . After its release, the critically-hailed album immediately soared to the #1 spot in the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, Switzerland and across Asia. It spent a rare three weeks at #1 in both the United States and United Kingdom and has so far produced two chart-topping singles with 'Suit & Tie' and 'Mirrors.' Internationally, the album hit the #1 spot on iTunes in 93 countries, stormed the UK charts to become the biggest debut of 2013 and earned Justin his first #1 album in Germany. It also shattered iTunes records to become the fastest-selling album worldwide in their history. The long-awaited release became one of Target's top three best-selling albums in the past decade, topping first week sales of his last release FutureSex/LoveSounds. It also led Timberlake to become Target's biggest selling male artist since 2002. This year, Timberlake has made a series of headline-making appearances including well-received live performances during this year's Grammy Awards and the Brit Awards in the UK, an interview on the long-running The Jonathan Ross Show in London and a performance and interview on Germany's popular program called Wetten Dass. He also delivered a ratings-busting hosting gig on Saturday Night Live where he helped the show reach a 14-month high in audience numbers and did a week-long guest spot on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon where ratings were driven up 33% over last year among the coveted 18-34 demographic. Justin's performances including several comedy sketches were often the most talked about events the following day and week earning praise from media across the world. He also delivered solid ratings for The Ellen DeGeneres Show in April where, for the first time in the show's 10 year history, someone was both their sole guest and musical performer. Timberlake was honored this year by TIME Magazine as an Icon on their influential Time 100 List. In addition to The 20/20 Experience World Tour, fans will be able to see more of Justin Timberlake live when he and JAY Z kick off their Legends Of The Summer Stadium Tour in Toronto, Ontario on July 17 that will take the musical heavyweights to 12 cities across North America. On July 10, Timberlake will perform at Phoenix Park in Dublin, Ireland. He will headline the sold-out Wireless Festival in London on July 12 and will take the festival stage with JAY Z two days later on July 14. Timberlake is also a headliner at the Rock In Rio Festival on September 15 and will guest host the Capital FM Summertime Bash in London on June 9 at Wembley Stadium.
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