Sugarland spreads the 'Love' with fall tour

Country duo Sugarland , which is in the middle of a summertime jaunt, has announced a new run of US dates to support its forthcoming release, "Love on the Inside."

The group's summer schedule kicked into gear in late May and continues tomorrow (7/1) in Del Mar, CA. The itinerary still has stops across the US and into Canada through mid-August.

The "Love on the Inside" fall tour is set to launch Sept. 13 in Asheville, NC, and visit cities in the eastern half of the US through mid-November. The majority of those dates will feature special guests Kellie Pickler and Ashton Shepherd. Sugarland's full itinerary is listed below.

The band's award-winning singer/songwriters, Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush, are also planning to address fans with a surprise video announcement on their website this Wednesday (7/2) at 1 p.m. CST, according to a press release.

"Love on the Inside," Sugarland's third full-length effort, is scheduled to hit the streets July 22. The lead single, "All I Want to Do," is already tearing up Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart, currently residing in the Top 10. The tune, which entered the chart at No. 27 five weeks ago, is the band's highest-charting debut to date, according to a press release. A sample of that song and a few others from the record are streaming at Sugarland's MySpace page.

In addition to the regular 12-song CD, the forthcoming set will be offered in a deluxe edition that includes five bonus tracks, an expanded CD booklet and access to download exclusive music videos and behind-the-scenes footage from the making of the album.

"Love on the Inside" follows 2006's multi-platinum-selling "Enjoy the Ride," which features a pair of No. 1 singles: "Want To" and "Settlin'." That album also spawned the single "Stay," which scored Sugarland two trophies at last month's Academy of Country Music Awards. Written by Nettles, the song marks the first time a female artist has ever held solo writing credit on an ACM Song of the Year, according to a press release.

[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 2008
1 - Del Mar, CA - San Diego County Fair
10 - Merritt, British Columbia - Merritt Mountain Music Festival
11 - Calgary, Alberta - Calgary Stampede
12 - Craven, SC - Craven Country Jam
16 - Lansing, MI - Chesaning Showboat Amphitheatre
18 - Twin Lakes, WI - Country Thunder
19 - Peru, IL - Cedar Point Sportsmans Club
20 - St. Clairsville, OH - Jamboree in the Hills
25 - Cheyenne, WY - Cheyenne Frontier Days
26 - Minot, ND - North Dakota State Fair
29 - Davenport, IA - Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds

August 2008
1 - Sweet Home, OR - Oregon Jamboree
3 - Camrose, Alberta - Big Valley Jamboree
8 - Detroit Lakes, MN - WE Fest
10 - Billings, MT - Montana Fair

September 2008
13 - Asheville, NC - Asheville Civic Center
14 - Wilmington, NC - Trask Coliseum
19 - Mashantucket, CT - MGM Foxwoods
20 - Atlantic City, NJ - Mark G. Etess Arena
21 - Columbia, MD - Merriweather Post Pavilion
26 - Bloomsburg, PA - Bloomsburg Fair
27 - W. Springfield, MA - Eastern States Exposition
28 - Gilford, NH - Meadowbrook

October 2008
2 - Ames, IA - Hilton Coliseum @ Iowa State Center
3 - Stillwater, OK - Oklahoma State University
10 - Columbia, SC - South Carolina State Fair
11 - Roanoke Rapids, NC - Carolina Crossroads Outdoor Amphitheatre
12 - Perry, GA - Reaves Arena
16 - Verona, NY - Turning Stone Resort & Casino
17 - Rochester, NY - Blue Cross Arena
18 - Erie, PA - Erie Civic Center Complex
23 - Tupelo, MS - BancorpSouth Arena
24 - Evansville, IN - Roberts Stadium
25 - Lexington, KY - Rupp Arena

November 2008
6 - Jacksonville, FL - Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena
7 - Kissimmee, FL - Silver Spurs Arena @ Osceola Heritage Park
8 - Fort Myers, FL - Lakes Regional Park
14 - Lafayette, LA - Cajundome
15 - Beaumont, TX - Ford Arena
16 - Bossier City, LA - CenturyTel Center

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