Four legendary female pop/R&B singers—Gladys Knight, Chaka Khan, Patti LaBelle, and Stephanie Mills—will bring their powerful voices together for a special tour this year dubbed “The Queens! 4 Legends. 1 Stage.”
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The U.S. trek will begin with an 11-date spring leg that kicks off May 9 in Las Vegas and runs through a June 1 concert in Indianapolis. A second leg also is planned, featuring nine shows and scheduled from a September 19 performance in Greensboro, North Carolina, through an October 5 concert in Cleveland.
As you’d expect, the shows will feature all of the singers performing a selection of their best-loved songs.
Tickets for the first leg of “The Queens! 4 Legends. 1 Stage.” tour go on sale to the general public on Friday, March 21, at 10 a.m. local time. Pre-sale tickets will be available starting Thursday, March 20, at 10 a.m. local time via BlackPromotersCollective.com.
Statements from Khan, LaBelle, Knight, and Mills
All four performers have issued statements sharing their excitement about participating in the tour.
“Sharing the stage with my amazing sisters is an absolute honor,” Khan said. “Music is about connection, and this will be a celebration of the joy, power, and love that it brings to us all.”
LaBelle noted, “I am so excited to join these icons, who I call sisters, on this tour! It’s going to be something special. And I can’t wait to see everyone there.”
Knight commented, “I’m thrilled to be touring with the best sisters a woman could be blessed with. We will come together in support of one another and in harmony at a time when love is most needed. Kicking it off in my hometown of Las Vegas makes it even more special.”
Added Mills, “I’m excited to tour with my beautiful sisters! Our different styles unite in love, compassion and understanding and it’s important to come together now. Performing with Chaka, Patti, and Gladys for you will be electrifying. We can’t wait to see you.”
Gary Guidry, CEO of Black Promoters Collective, also shared a statement about the trek.
“To have these four legendary women together on one stage is historic,” he said. “Each of them has left an indelible mark on the industry, and this tour is a celebration of their artistry, resilience, and legacy.”
Songs That Will Be Featured in the Concerts
Here’s a look at some of the classic songs each performer will be singing during the tour:
Chaka Khan: “Ain’t Nobody,” “I’m Every Woman,” and “Through the Fire.”
Patti LaBelle: “Lady Marmalade,” “If Only You Knew,” and “New Attitude.”
Gladys Knight: “Midnight Train to Georgia,” “Neither One of Us (Wants to Be the First to Say Goodbye),” and “Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me.”
Stephanie Mills: “Never Knew Love Like This Before,” “Home,” and “I Feel Good All Over.”
The Queens! 4 Legends. 1 Stage. Tour Dates:
May 9 – Las Vegas, NV @ Michelob ULTRA Arena
May 10 – Oakland, CA @ Oakland Arena
May 11 – Inglewood, CA @ Kia Forum
May 16 – Columbia, SC @ Colonial Life Arena
May 17 – Birmingham, AL @ Legacy Arena at BJCC
May 18 – Nashville, TN @ Bridgestone Arena
May 23 – Baltimore, MD @ CFG Bank Arena
May 24 – Brooklyn, NY @ Barclays Center
May 30 – Chicago, IL @ United Center
May 31 – Cincinnati, OH @ Heritage Bank Center
June 1 – Indianapolis, IN @ Gainbridge Fieldhouse
September 19 – Greensboro, NC @ First Horizon Coliseum
September 20 – Atlanta, GA @ State Farm Arena
September 21 – Memphis, TN @ FedExForum
September 25 – Newark, NJ @ Prudential Center
September 27 – Milwaukee, WI @ Fiserv Forum
September 28 – Detroit, MI @ Little Caesars Arena
October 3 – Washington, DC @ Capital One Arena
October 4 – Atlantic City, NJ @ Boardwalk Hall
October 5 – Cleveland, OH @ Wolstein Center
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