Daughtry soars above 'Idol'

July 23, 2007 02:07 PM
By Kym Kilgore
LiveDaily Contributor
Daughtry [ tickets ], the rock band formed by "American Idol" finalist Chris Daughtry, is hitting the road hard over the next few months as it rides high on the success of its debut album.

The group will stop by fairs and festivals all over the US through October and open for Nickelback [ tickets ] in a handful of arenas in the US and Canada. Details are listed below.

Daughtry's self-titled debut was released in November, climbed to No. 1 on The Billboard 200 chart, and has since been acknowledged by the Recording Industry Association of America as the biggest-selling album of 2007, according to a press release. The set, which is reported to be the fastest-selling debut rock album since SoundScan started keeping track, scored triple-platinum status during the first six months of the year. "Daughtry" is also the fifth best-selling digital album of all time, according to the band's website.

The set has spawned hit singles "It's Not Over" and "Home," which have appeared on rock, pop and adult contemporary charts. Those tunes and a couple more are streaming at Daughtry's MySpace page.

Chris Daughtry found quick fame last year as a final-four contestant on FOX-TV's "American Idol." After being voted off the show, he turned down an offer to replace Fuel's lead singer and set off on his own career.

In putting together his debut, Daughtry collaborated with a host of songwriters including SR-71 singer Mitch Allan, Shinedown's Brent Smith and Evanescence co-founder Ben Moody.

[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.]
tour dates and tickets
July 2007
23 - Minneapolis, MN - Target Center *
24 - Harrington, DE - Delaware State Fair
26-27 - Calgary, Alberta - Pengrowth Saddledome *
28 - Paso Robles, CA - California Mid State Fair
30-31 - Edmonton, Alberta - Rexall Place *

August 2007
1 - Columbus, OH - Ohio State Fair
2 - Jackson, TN - Carl Perkins Civic Center
4 - Biloxi, MS - Hard Rock Hotel
5 - Montgomery, AL - Riverwalk Amphitheater
6 - Little Rock, AR - Robinson Music Hall
7 - Sauget, IL - GCS Ballpark
9 - Sioux Falls, SD - Sioux Empire Fair
10 - Sturgis, SD - Buffalo Chip
11 - Billings, MT - Montana Fair
12 - Springfield, IL - Illinois State Fair
13 - Glendale, AZ - Jobing.com Arena *
15 - Midland, MI - Midland County Fair
17 - Hamburg, NY - Erie Country Fair
18 - North Lawrence, OH - Clay's Park Amphitheater/Blink Festival
19 - Frisco, TX - Pizza Hut Park *
20 - Memphis, TN - FedExForum *
22 - Sacramento, CA - The Cove @ California Exposition & State Fair
23 - Las Vegas, NV - Red Rock Casino/Resort/Spa - Sandbar
24 - Lancaster, CA - Antelope Valley Fair
25 - Seattle, WA - The Fenix/Layne Staley Tribute & Benefit
26 - Vancouver, British Columbia - Commodore Ballroom
28 - Wichita, KS - The Cotillion
29 - Pueblo, CO - Colorado State Fair
30 - Rockford, IL - On the Waterfront Festival

September 2007
1 - Salem, OR - Oregon State Fair
2 - Kansas City, MO - Kemper Arena *
8 - Richmond, VA - Richmond International Raceway/NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series
10 - Puyallup, WA - Puyallup Fair
14 - York, PA - York Fair
15 - West Springfield, MA - The Big E (Eastern States Exposition)

October 2007
4 - Fresno, CA - The Big Fresno Fair
5 - Tuscaloosa, AL - Coleman Coliseum @ University of Alabama
6 - Mobile, AL - Bayfest
11 - Columbia, SC - South Carolina State Fair
13 - Perry, GA - Georgia National Fair/Reaves Arena
20 - Raleigh, NC - North Carolina State Fair/JS Dorton Arena

* Shows opening for Nickelback

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