October 4, 2024
Tour dates announced for Mary J. Blige's "For My Fans Tour"
Grammy-winning singer Mary J. Blige has announced the tour dates for her upcoming "For My Fans Tour," set to kick off on January 30, 2025. The 27-city tour will feature special guests Ne-Yo and Mario and will make stops in major cities across North America, including New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, and more.<br><br>A special advance ticket sale for artists begins on October 1. Presale tickets can be purchased multiple times this week before they go on sale to the public on Friday. To elevate the live music experience, special VIP opportunities can be purchased by fans seeking a more premium event atmosphere.<br><br>The tour dates kick off with stops in Greensboro, North Carolina's Greensboro Coliseum, on January 30th and then head to Raleigh, NC for a show at Lenovo Center on January 31st.<br><br>It will make stops in Atlanta, Georgia on February 3rd, Charlotte, North Carolina on February 6th, and Tampa, Florida on February 8th. Upcoming dates in Texas include Blige performing live in Houston on February 18th, followed by another appearance in Ft. Worth two days later.<br><br>*Additional tour dates announced*<br><br>The tour starts with a concert in Los Angeles on March 1 at Intuit Dome.
When it's all said and done, it's never all said and done, I owe my fans a gratitude I can't put into words, so I put it into a show. The For My Fans Tour coming soon, see you there
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New album to be released ahead of tour
Blige's new album "Gratitude" is set to be released on November 15, ahead of the tour. Mary J. Blige's album "Gratitude" is a heartfelt expression of appreciation for life's blessings. Released in 2024, the album showcases Blige's signature soulful vocals and introspective lyrics.<br><br>Inspired by her personal journey and a newfound sense of gratitude, "Gratitude" delves into themes of love, resilience, and overcoming adversity. The album features collaborations with other talented artists and promises to be a powerful addition to Blige's extensive discography.
Mary J. Blige, playing her first show in Detroit proper in more than a decade, took the stage at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Saturday, September 24, 2022.
Feb 5, 2023; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Mary J. Blige performs \"Good Morning Gorgeous during the 65th Annual Grammy Awards at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023.. © Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY
Mary J. Blige, playing her first show in Detroit proper in more than a decade, took the stage at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Saturday, September 24, 2022.
“Look at my life right now,” she said. “I’m in a constant state of gratitude. I feel good. I have jobs and opportunities. I’m healthy. My family’s healthy. I have people around that care for me and love me and I have amazing fans. So I’m so grateful to my fans for all the years of love that they’ve given me and support.”
Mary J. Blige
Mary Jane Blige is an American singer, songwriter, rapper, and actress. Often referred to as the "Queen of Hip-Hop Soul" and "Queen of R&B", Blige has won nine Grammy Awards, a Primetime Emmy Award,