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Legendary Songstress Anita Baker Announces 2023 Tour Dates

THE LIMITED RUN BRINGS BAKER ON A FULL TOUR FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE 1995

Tickets on sale starting thursday, nov. 17 at 10 am local time on livenation.com.

Eight-time Grammy Award-winning superstar  Anita Baker, The Songstress,  has announced a special run of live dates for 2023. The Songstress’ tour, produced by Live Nation, will bring her to 15 cities kicking off on February 11th at Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, FL making stops across the U.S. in Atlanta, Baltimore, Houston, and more before wrapping up in Oakland’s Oakland Arena on December 23rd. 

The tour celebrates Baker’s 40 years as a music icon in the industry since the release of her debut album,  The Songstress,  was released in 1983. These dates mark the first time she has been on a full tour since 1995 and it is also the first time The Songstress will be performing her classic hits live since winning back the rights to her masters. 

“Looking forward to some crazy, lovely, hang time with my fans, on tour in 2023!! ….Gonna, bring some new music & some special guests, too.”  -ABXO🎼

Baker, born in Toledo, OH, and raised in Detroit, MI, is one of the most popular singers of soulful ballads during the height of the quiet storm period in the 1980s. Starting her career in the late 1970s with the funk band Chapter 8, Baker released her first solo album, The Songstress, in 1983. In 1986, she rose to stardom following the release of her Platinum-selling second album, Rapture, which included the Grammy-winning single “Sweet Love.” Baker has won eight Grammy Awards and has four Platinum albums, along with two Gold albums. Baker is a contralto, with a vocal range that extends her register to at least three octaves.

TICKETS:   Tickets go on sale starting Thursday, November 17th at 10 AM local time on LiveNation.com.

PRESALE:  Citi is the official card of Anita Baker’s tour. Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets beginning Nov. 14th at 10 AM local time until Nov. 16th 10 PM local time through the Citi Entertainment program. For complete presale details visit  www.citientertainment.com . 

2023 TOUR DATES: 

* Not a Live Nation Date

Sat Feb 11 – Hollywood, FL – Hard Rock Live*

Tue Feb 14 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena

Fri Feb 17 – New Orleans, LA – Smoothie King Center

Wed May 10 – Newark, NJ – Prudential Center

Fri May 12 – Belmont Park, NY – UBS Arena

Sun May 14 – Baltimore, MD – CFG Bank Arena

Fri Jun 30 – Chicago, IL – United Center

Sun Jul 02 – Detroit, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre

Sat Nov 18 – Greensboro, NC – Greensboro Coliseum Complex

Wed Nov 22 – Memphis, TN – FedExForum

Fri Nov 24 – Atlantic City, NJ – Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena*

Fri Dec 15 – Houston, TX – Toyota Center

Sun Dec 17 – Dallas, TX – American Airlines Center

Fri Dec 22 – Los Angeles, CA – Crypto.com Arena

Sat Dec 23 – Oakland, CA – Oakland Arena

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Anita Baker Announces First Full Tour Since 1995 to Celebrate 40th Anniversary of 'The Songstress'

"Looking forward to some crazy, lovely, hang time with my fans. Gonna bring some new music & special guests, too," the "Caught Up in the Rapture" performer reportedly wrote in a press release

Some dreams come true — Anita Baker is returning to the road!

On Thursday, the eight-time Grammy winner announced she'll be embarking on a concert tour of North American arena venues next year to celebrate the 40th anniversary of her debut album, The Songstress .

"2023 Coming Straight to YOU [...] This time...With *My Own* catalog," wrote Baker, 64, on Twitter alongside the tour announcement — which arrives just over two months after she finally gained control of her master recordings following a period of time when she did not have ownership of them.

The R&B icon won't be alone on the road, as she said in a press release, per Rolling Stone , "Looking forward to some crazy, lovely, hang time with my fans. Gonna bring some new music & special guests, too."

Kicking off Feb. 11, 2023 at the Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Florida, the tour will see Baker perform a total of 15 shows in cities including Atlanta, New Orleans, Chicago, Detroit, Dallas and Los Angeles before wrapping the leg at the Oakland Arena in Oakland, California on Dec. 23 — just in time for her to hopefully perform tracks from her 2005 album Christmas Fantasy .

Tickets for the tour go on sale starting Thursday, Nov. 17 at 10 a.m. local time, and more information can be found at Baker's Ticketmaster page.

Originally released in 1983, The Songstress launched Baker's career and spawned four singles — "Angel," "You're the Best Thing Yet," "No More Tears" and "Feel the Need" — and reached widespread success once it was reissued via Elektra Records in 1991.

Earlier this year, Baker documented how she was attempting to take back control of her music, as she asked fans to not stream or purchase her songs until she could do so.

"Miraculously... i have out-lived *ALL, of my Artists Contracts They no longer 'Own,' My Name & Likeness. And, by Law...30 yr old, Mstrs are 2B Returned, 2 Me Unfortunately, They're gonna make me Fight 4 it. I'm Prepared, 2 do that. Please Dont advertise/buy them," she wrote in a March tweet .

Weeks later, Baker then discussed her predicament once more in a tweet, where she referenced Taylor Swift's own battle to gain control of her masters. "Her creations bought & sold Again & Again, wouldnt even let her do *A Buy Out*... Taylor Swift *re-recording, her Catalog/Taylor's Version. The GoodFight Go... Gurrrrl," she tweeted at the time.

On Sept. 5, Baker announced she'd regained control of her masters by tweeting a photograph of some of her various albums released over the years alongside the text, "All My Children Are Coming Home [...] Impossible Things Happen ... Every. Single. Day. Gratefully."

The following day, Swift, 31, quote-tweeted the "Sweet Love" singer's post, writing , "What a beautiful moment, CONGRATULATIONS ANITA!!"

The upcoming anniversary concerts will mark Baker's first full tour since 1995, as she's only played one-off shows, residencies and a small series of farewell concerts in the interim.

See the full list of Baker's The Songstress tour dates below.

Feb. 11, 2023 - Hollywood, FL - Hard Rock Live

Feb. 14, 2023 - Atlanta, GA - State Farm Arena

Feb. 17, 2023 - New Orleans, LA - Smoothie King Center

May 10, 2023 - Newark, NJ - Prudential Center

May 12, 2023 - Long Island, NY - UBS Arena

May 14, 2023 - Baltimore, MD - CFG Bank Arena

June 30, 2023 - Chicago, IL - United Center

July 02, 2023 - Detroit, MI - Pine Knob Music Theatre

Nov. 18, 2023 - Greensboro, NC - Greensboro Coliseum Complex

Nov. 22, 2023 - Memphis, TN - FedEx Forum

Nov. 24, 2023 - Atlantic City, NJ - Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena

Dec. 15, 2023 - Houston, TX - Toyota Center

Dec. 17, 2023 - Dallas, TX - American Airlines Center

Dec. 22, 2023 - Los Angeles, CA - Crypto.com Arena

Dec. 23, 2023 - Oakland, CA - Oakland Arena

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Legendary Songstress Anita Baker Coming To Greensboro Coliseum

Eight-time Grammy Award-winning superstar Anita Baker, The Songstress, has announced a special run of live dates for 2023, including a Saturday, Nov. 18 date at Greensboro Coliseum . ‘The Songstress’ tour , produced by Live Nation, will bring her to 15 cities kicking off on February 11th at Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, FL making stops across the U.S. in Atlanta, Baltimore, Houston, and more before wrapping up in Oakland’s Oakland Arena on December 23rd.

The tour celebrates Baker’s 40 years as a music icon in the industry since the release of her debut album, The Songstress, was released in 1983. These dates mark the first time she has been on a full tour since 1995 and it is also the first time The Songstress will be performing her classic hits live since winning back the rights to her masters.

“Looking forward to some crazy, lovely, hang time with my fans, on tour in 2023!! ….Gonna, bring some new music & some special guests, too,” Anita Baker said.

Baker, born in Toledo, OH, and raised in Detroit, MI, is one of the most popular singers of soulful ballads during the height of the quiet storm period in the 1980s. Starting her career in the late 1970s with the funk band Chapter 8, Baker released her first solo album, The Songstress , in 1983. In 1986, she rose to stardom following the release of her Platinum-selling second album, Rapture , which included the Grammy-winning single “Sweet Love.” Baker has won eight Grammy Awards and has four Platinum albums, along with two Gold albums. Baker is a contralto, with a vocal range that extends her register to at least three octaves.

PRESALE: Citi is the official card of Anita Baker’s tour. Citi card members will have access to presale tickets beginning Nov. 14th at 10 AM local time until Nov. 16th at 10 PM local time through the Citi Entertainment program. For complete presale details visit www.citientertainment.com .

2023 TOUR DATES:

* Not a Live Nation Date

Sat Feb 11 – Hollywood, FL – Hard Rock Live*

Tue Feb 14 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena

Fri Feb 17 – New Orleans, LA – Smoothie King Center

Wed May 10 – Newark, NJ – Prudential Center

Fri May 12 – Belmont Park, NY – UBS Arena

Sun May 14 – Baltimore, MD – CFG Bank Arena

Fri Jun 30 – Chicago, IL – United Center

Sun Jul 02 – Detroit, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre

Sat Nov 18 – Greensboro, NC – Greensboro Coliseum Complex

Wed Nov 22 – Memphis, TN – FedExForum

Fri Nov 24 – Atlantic City, NJ – Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena*

Fri Dec 15 – Houston, TX – Toyota Center

Sun Dec 17 – Dallas, TX – American Airlines Center

Fri Dec 22 – Los Angeles, CA – Crypto.com Arena

Sat Dec 23 – Oakland, CA – Oakland Arena

  About Live Nation Entertainment

Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the world’s leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Sponsorship. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com .

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Anita Baker Announces 2023 U.S. Tour

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Anita Baker has announced a tour of U.S. arenas for 2023. Check out the dates for the Songstress tour below. The legend of quiet storm soul music will perform her classic hits live for the first time since winning back the rights to her masters , according to a press release.

“Looking forward to some crazy, lovely, hang time with my fans, on tour in 2023!!” Baker said in the release. “Gonna, bring some new music & some special guests, too.”

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It’s “Been So Long” since rhythm and blues singer Anita Baker has traveled to arenas, making fans swoon with her vocals — nearly 28 years, to be exact. Now, the eight-time Grammy winning superstar has announced a special run of live tour dates for 2023.

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The tour commemorates Baker’s 40 years as an iconic artist in the music game since the release of her debut album, 1983’s The Songstress . The tour dates also mark the first time the Ohio native will be performing her classics live since winning back the right of her masters in 2021 with the help of Chance the Rapper.

After Baker released her first album, she rose to stardom in 1986 with her multiplatinum-selling second album, Rapture , which included the Grammy-winning song “Sweet Love.” In addition to her eight Grammys, Baker received a lifetime achievement award at the 2018 BET Awards. She also has five platinum or multiplatinum albums and one gold album.

Tickets to see Baker are on sale Thursday (Nov. 17) at 10 a.m. on LiveNation.com.

Check out Anita Baker’s 2023 tour dates below:

• Sat (Feb.11) – Hollywood, FL – Hard Rock Live*
• Tue (Feb.14) – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena
• Fri (Feb.17) – New Orleans, LA – Smoothie King Center
• Wed (May.10) – Newark, NJ – Prudential Center
• Fri (May.12) – Long Island, NY – UBS Arena
• Sun (May.14) – Baltimore, MD – CFG Bank Arena
• Fri (Jun.30) – Chicago, IL – United Center
• Sun (Jul. 02) – Detroit, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre
• Sat (Nov. 18) – Greensboro, NC – Greensboro Coliseum Complex
• Wed (Nov. 22) – Memphis, TN – FedEx Forum
• Fri (Nov. 24) – Atlantic City, NJ – Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena*
• Fri (Dec. 15)– Houston, TX – Toyota Center
• Sun (Dec.17)– Dallas, TX – American Airlines Center
• Fri (Dec. 22) – Los Angeles, CA – Crypto.com Arena
• Sat (Dec. 23) – Oakland, CA – Oakland Arena

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Eight-time Grammy Award-winning soul singer Anita Baker will hit the road in 2023, celebrating the 40th anniversary of her debut solo album, The Songstress .

The 15-city tour kicks off on February 11 in Florida and will make its way to Greensboro, North Carolina on November 18, 2023 to the Coliseum.

The tour will mark the first time Baker will be performing her music since winning back the rights to her masters in 2021.

Update (11.22): 11-time Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter and producer Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds will be joining Anita Baker on tour in 2023.

Tickets are now on sale for the Greensboro, North Carolina show on November 18, 2023 and the rest of The Songstress tour .

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Anita Baker Announces 2023 Tour Dates

Babyface will join as a special guest..

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R&B powerhouse Anita Baker has announced the dates for her 2023 headlining tour. It’ll mark the legendary singer’s first full tour since 1995. 

The highly anticipated tour will celebrate the 40th anniversary of Baker’s debut solo album, The Songstress , which was released May 31, 1983.

The 15-city tour kicks off Feb. 11, 2023, in Hollywood, Florida, at Hard Rock Live. From there, Baker will travel across the U.S., playing in cities such as Atlanta, New Orleans, Baltimore, Memphis and Los Angeles.

The tour will conclude Dec. 23, 2023, at Oakland Arena in Oakland, California. 

Babyface will join Baker on the road as a special guest.

Baker is expected to perform music from her iconic catalog and introduce new music.

“Looking forward to some crazy, lovely, hang time with my fans, on tour in 2023!! Gonna, bring some new music and some special guests, too,” says Baker.

Baker released The Songstress  on May 31, 1983 via Beverly Glen Music. It peaked at No. 12 on Billboard’s Top R&B Albums chart. 

The album’s lead single “Angel,” which Baker co-wrote, peaked at No. 5 on the Billboard Hot Black Singles chart (now known as Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs). 

In 1986, Baker returned with her sophomore album,  Rapture , via Elektra Records. “Sweet Love,” the lead single, reached No. 8 on the Billboard Hot 100. It marked Baker’s first top 10 hit on Billboard.

“Sweet Love” won a Grammy for Best R&B Song at the 29th Grammy Awards in 1987. Baker also took home a trophy for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance for  Rapture. 

Rapture  was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in August 1986, selling 500,000 copies. It went on reach 5x multi-platinum in January 1994 for selling over five million copies. It marks Baker’s highest-certified album to date. 

Baker kept the momentum going. After concluding her first headlining tour, The Rapture Tour , she returned with Giving You the Best That I Got  in 1988.

“Giving You The Best That I Got,” the title track, peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100. At the 31st Grammy Awards, it won Best Female R&B Vocal Performance and Best R&B Song. The album was certified 3x multi-platinum in March 1989.

In 1990, Baker dropped her fourth album, Compositions,  which scored Baker yet another Grammy for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance.

Baker went on to release three more albums: Rhythm of Love   in 1994,  My Everything  in 2004 and  Christmas Fantasy  in 2005. 

In 2012, Baker released her cover of Tyrese’s 1999 song “ Lately .” 

“[‘Lately’ is] one of the first songs we cut, analog, in Nashville,” Baker told The Boombox in 2012.

“I brought in a live rhythm section. I brought it to L.A., and I called [Tyrese] into the studio and I played it for him; he had no idea. And he lost it, of course. He was like, ‘I know who has got to produce this!’ I’m like, ‘I already know, I got Harvey Mason, Jr., on tap.’”

“Lately” was supposed to appear on Baker’s comeback album, Only Forever.  However, the album was not released. Still, Baker scored a nomination for Best Traditional R&B Performance at the 55th Grammy Awards.

As noted above, Baker has teased her plans to release new music. Last year, she gained ownership of her masters thanks to rapper Chance the Rapper.

At this time, it’s unclear if the new music will include a new album or project.

Anita Baker 2023 Tour Dates

Feb 11, 2023 – Hollywood, FL @ Hard Rock Live* Feb 14, 2023 – Atlanta, GA @ State Farm Arena Feb 17, 2023 – New Orleans, LA @ Smoothie King Center May 10, 2023 – Newark, NJ @ Prudential Center May 12, 2023 – Belmont, NY @ UBS Arena May 14, 2023 – Baltimore, MD @ CFG Bank Arena Jun 30, 2023 – Chicago, IL @ United Center Jul 2, 2023 – Detroit, MI @ Pine Knob Music Theatre Nov 18, 2023 – Greensboro, NC @ Greensboro Coliseum Complex Nov 22, 2023 – Memphis, TN @ FedExForum Nov 24, 2023 – Atlantic City, NJ @ Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena* Dec 15, 2023 – Houston, TX @ Toyota Center Dec 17, 2023 – Dallas, TX @ American Airlines Center Dec 22, 2023 – Los Angeles, CA @ Crypto.com Arena Dec 23, 2023 – Oakland, CA @ Oakland Arena

Tickets go on sale Thursday, Nov. 17 at 10 a.m. local time on livenation.com .

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Anita Baker Announces 2023 Tour

Today, Anita Baker announced the dates for her upcoming The Songstress Tour, produced by Live Nation. The series marks the first time the singer has been on a full concert run in more than 25 years.

This set of live concerts will begin on February 11th at Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, FL making stops across the U.S. in Atlanta, Baltimore, Houston, and more before concluding in the Oakland Arena on December 23rd. The tour celebrates Baker’s 40 years as a music icon in the industry since the release of her debut album, The Songstress , was released in 1983.

Building A NEW, experience for You & Me 2023🎉… Valentine's Day/wknd Presidents day wknd Mardi Gras Mother's Day wknd Easter wknd pic.twitter.com/7v2FigT2oK — Anita Baker (@IAMANITABAKER) October 6, 2022

Baker, born in Toledo, OH, and raised in Detroit, is an eight-time Grammy Award-winning musician. Starting her career in the late 1970s with the funk band Chapter 8, Baker shared her first solo project, The Songstress . Three years later, she rose to stardom following the release of her Platinum-selling second album, Rapture , which included the Grammy-winning single “Sweet Love.”

Baker has won several accolades and has four Platinum albums, along with two Gold albums. For her The Songstress Tour, she will be performing her classic hits live, almost a year after winning back the rights to her masters in 2021.

Tickets go on sale starting Thursday, November 17th at 10 AM local time on livenation.com .

See the full list of dates for Anita Baker’s upcoming tour below.

Sat Feb 11 – Hollywood, FL – Hard Rock Live

Tue Feb 14 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena

Fri Feb 17 – New Orleans, LA – Smoothie King Center

Wed May 10 – Newark, NJ – Prudential Center

Fri May 12 – Belmont, NY – UBS Arena

Sun May 14 – Baltimore, MD – CFG Bank Arena

Fri Jun 30 – Chicago, IL – United Center

Sun Jul 02 – Detroit, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre

Sat Nov 18 – Greensboro, NC – Greensboro Coliseum Complex

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Fri Nov 24 – Atlantic City, NJ – Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena

Fri Dec 15 – Houston, TX – Toyota Center

Sun Dec 17 – Dallas, TX – American Airlines Center

Fri Dec 22 – Los Angeles, CA – Crypto.com Arena

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Anita Baker Announces 2023 Tour Dates

Tickets go on sale starting Thursday, November 17th at 10 AM local time.

Eight-time Grammy Award-winning superstar Anita Baker, The Songstress, has announced a special run of live dates for 2023. The Songstress' tour, produced by Live Nation, will bring her to 15 cities featuring UBS Arena at Belmont Park on Friday, May 12.

The tour celebrates Baker's 40 years as a music icon in the industry since the release of her debut album, The Songstress, was released in 1983. These dates mark the first time she has been on a full tour since 1995 and it is also the first time The Songstress will be performing her classic hits live since winning back the rights to her masters.

"Looking forward to some crazy, lovely, hang time with my fans, on tour in 2023!! ....Gonna, bring some new music & some special guests, too." -ABXO

Baker, born in Toledo, OH, and raised in Detroit, MI, is one of the most popular singers of soulful ballads during the height of the quiet storm period in the 1980s. Starting her career in the late 1970s with the funk band Chapter 8, Baker released her first solo album, The Songstress, in 1983.

In 1986, she rose to stardom following the release of her Platinum-selling second album, Rapture, which included the Grammy-winning single "Sweet Love." Baker has won eight Grammy Awards and has four Platinum albums, along with two Gold albums. Baker is a contralto, with a vocal range that extends her register to at least three octaves.

UBS Arena at Belmont Park is made for music and built for hockey. New York's newest premier entertainment and sports venue and home of the New York Islanders is developed in partnership with Oak View Group, the New York Islanders and Jeff Wilpon. Providing a significant boost to the regional economy, the world-class entertainment venue, with its timeless and classic design, bridges its iconic past with today's advanced technology and amenities.

The $1.1 billion multi-purpose, state of the art arena opened in November 2021 and has already welcomed numerous top artists including Harry Styles, Sebastian Maniscalco, Billie Eilish, Dua Lipa, TWICE, Eagles, John Mayer, Kendrick Lamar and Post Malone.

The venue will host more than 150 major events annually while delivering an unmatched live entertainment experience including clear sightlines and premier acoustics. UBS Arena achieved carbon neutrality for operations in Fall 2022 which makes it the first arena to do so on the eastern United States seaboard.

Tickets go on sale starting Thursday, November 17th at 10 AM local time here .

Citi is the official card of Anita Baker's tour. Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets beginning Nov. 14th at 10 AM local time until Nov. 16th 10 PM local time through the Citi Entertainment program. For complete presale details visit here .

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Sat Feb 11 - Hollywood, FL - Hard Rock Live* Tue Feb 14 - Atlanta, GA - State Farm Arena Fri Feb 17 - New Orleans, LA - Smoothie King Center Wed May 10 - Newark, NJ - Prudential Center Fri May 12 - Belmont Park, NY - UBS Arena Sun May 14 - Baltimore, MD - CFG Bank Arena Fri Jun 30 - Chicago, IL - United Center Sun Jul 02 - Detroit, MI - Pine Knob Music Theatre Sat Nov 18 - Greensboro, NC - Greensboro Coliseum Complex Wed Nov 22 - Memphis, TN - FedEx Forum Fri Nov 24 - Atlantic City, NJ - Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena* Fri Dec 15 - Houston, TX - Toyota Center Sun Dec 17 - Dallas, TX - American Airlines Center Fri Dec 22 - Los Angeles, CA - Crypto.com Arena Sat Dec 23 - Oakland, CA - Oakland Arena

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Anita Baker Promises New Music, Special Guests on Tour Celebrating ‘The Songstress’ 40-Year Anniversary 

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Anita Baker ’s debut album, The Songstress, arrived nearly 40 years ago, marking the arrival of a deeply influential master of R&B ballads. In celebration of her success over the years, the singer has announced a new tour, scheduling 15 live shows for 2023.

“Looking forward to some crazy, lovely, hang time with my fans,” Baker shared in a statement. “Gonna, bring some new music & some special guests, too.”

The tour begins on Feb. 11 with a kickoff show at Hollywood, Florida’s Hard Rock Live. Baker will make stops in Atlanta, New Orleans, Newark, Long Island, Baltimore, Chicago, Detroit, Greensboro, Memphis, Atlantic City, Houston, Dallas, and Los Angeles. The tour will wrap on Dec. 23 in Oakland, with the complete tour being scattered through the year with weeks, and even months, in between cities.

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Anita Baker 2023 Tour Dates Feb. 11 – Hollywood, FL @ Hard Rock Live Feb. 14 – Atlanta, GA @ State Farm Arena Feb. 17 – New Orleans, LA @ Smoothie King Center May 10 – Newark, NJ @ Prudential Center May 12 – Long Island, NY @ UBS Arena May 14 – Baltimore, MD @ CFG Bank Arena June 30 – Chicago, IL @ United Center July 02 – Detroit, MI @ Pine Knob Music Theatre Nov. 18 – Greensboro, NC @ Greensboro Coliseum Complex Nov. 22 – Memphis, TN @ FedEx Forum Nov. 24 – Atlantic City, NJ @ Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena Dec. 15 – Houston, TX @ Toyota Center Dec. 17 – Dallas, TX @ American Airlines Center Dec. 22 – Los Angeles, CA @ Crypto.com Arena Dec. 23 – Oakland, CA @ Oakland Arena

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Anita Baker Announces First Tour in 28 Years

by Tina Benitez-Eves November 10, 2022, 10:19 am

Just a year after gaining full control of her master recordings again, Anita Baker revealed a series of dates in 2023, marking the R&B singer’s first tour in 28 years.

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The tour, which starts on Feb. 11 in Florida and is scheduled to wrap up in California on Dec. 23, also marks the 40th anniversary of Baker’s debut album, The Songstress .

Baker, who played a sold-out residency at the Venetian in Las Vegas in 2021, recently ended a multi-year battle with her former label Elektra Records for ownership of her master recordings and finally gained full rights to her music—including No. 1 hits like “Sweet Love,” “Giving You the Best That I Got,” and “Caught Up in the Rapture”—in September of 2021.

“All my children are coming home,”  tweeted Baker  on Sept. 3, 2021, along with a photo of her first five albums:  The Songstress ,  The Rapture  (1986),  Giving You the Best That I Got  (1988),  Compositions  (1990), and  Rhythm of Love  (1994). “Impossible things happen,” she added, “every, single day.”

At the time, Taylor Swift, who has been re-releasing her first six albums as  Taylor’s Version  after losing control of the master recordings following the purchase of Big Machine by Scooter Braun, congratulated Baker. “What a beautiful moment,”  wrote Swift . “Congratulations Anita!”

In 2004, Baker released her sixth, and most recent album, My Everything, produced by Kenneth “ Babyface ” Edmonds, and recently signed with Rhino Records for the relaunch of her music catalog on streaming services. 

Anita Baker 2023 Tour 2/11 – Hollywood, FL @ Hard Rock Live 2/14 – Atlanta, GA @ State Farm Arena 2/17 – New Orleans, LA @ Smoothie King Center 5/10 – Newark, NJ @ Prudential Center 5/12 – Long Island, NY @ UBS Arena 5/14 – Baltimore, MD @ CFG Bank Arena 6/30 – Chicago, IL @ United Center 7/02 – Detroit, MI @ Pine Knob Music Theatre 11/18 – Greensboro, NC @ Greensboro Coliseum Complex 11/22 – Memphis, TN @ FedEx Forum 11/24 – Atlantic City, NJ @ Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena 12/15 – Houston, TX @ Toyota Center 12/17 – Dallas, TX @ American Airlines Center 12/22 – Los Angeles, CA @ Crypto.com Arena 12/23 – Oakland, CA @ Oakland Arena

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The legendary R&B, jazz, and pop singer is celebrating the 40th anniversary of her debut album The Songstress with a brand new tour in 2023. Tickets for the Anita Baker Greensboro concert are on sale now so you can catch her performing her biggest hits, live and in person. Hits like “Sweet Love,” “Giving You the Best That I Got,” and “Body and Soul!”

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Anita Baker Announces First National Tour In 28 Years

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Anita Baker is announcing a U.S. arena tour for 2023.

According to a press release, the legendary singer/songwriter will perform her classic hits for fans for the first time since winning back the rights to her masters – with the help of Chance the Rapper .

“Looking forward to some crazy, lovely, hang time with my fans, on tour in 2023!!” Baker said in the release. “Gonna, bring some new music & some special guests, too.”

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The eight-time Grammy winning superstar will hit 15 cities starting on February 11 at Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Florida, then will make stops across the country in cities like Houston, Atlanta, and Chicago before wrapping up the tour at California’s Oakland Arena on December 23.

Check out a list of the tour dates below.

02-11 Hollywood, FL - Hard Rock Live

02-14 Atlanta, GA - State Farm Arena

02-17 New Orleans, LA - Smoothie King Center

05-10 Newark, NJ - Prudential Center

05-12 Elmont, NY - UBS Arena

05-14 Baltimore, MD - CFG Bank Arena

06-30 Chicago, IL - United Center

07-02 Detroit, MI - Pine Knob Music Theatre

11-18 Greensboro, NC - Greensboro Coliseum Complex

11-22 Memphis, TN - FedExForum

11-24 Atlantic City, NJ - Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena

12-15 Houston, TX - Toyota Center

12-17 Dallas, TX - American Airlines Center

12-22 Los Angeles, CA - Crypto.com Arena

12-23 Oakland, CA - Oakland Arena

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