LeAnn Rimes books more shows, scraps CMA fest appearances

LeAnn Rimes ' summer tour schedule now includes a number of new dates, but the singer won't be heading to Nashville for this year's CMA Music Festival as planned.

Though Rimes' itinerary has grown to encompass nearly a dozen new shows scattered throughout June, July and August, the singer has pulled the plug on her June 9-11 appearances at the CMA Festival so that she can tend to an unspecified dental procedure.

"I had the best time seeing all of you last year at Fan Fair, so it breaks my heart to have to tell you that I'm going to miss our getting together this year," Rimes wrote in a message posted last week at her website. "I had so many great things planned, but they are going to have to wait 'til next year.

"My periodontist tells me that I can't delay any longer the surgery that I've put off for so long. I hope you understand, and know how much I look forward to seeing on tour this summer. I'll see you next year at Fan Fair, I promise."

Rimes will work in a pair of late-May shows before the procedure, then launches the bulk of her tour in mid-June. Details are shown below.

The production "will feature the most advanced technology used on tour to date," according to a press release, including "complex lighting techniques and digitally enhanced video display images."

Rimes is backing her latest album, "This Woman." Released in January, the set debuted at No. 2 on Billboard's Country Albums chart and No. 2 on The Billboard 200 chart. The set features the hit single "Nothin' Bout Love."

[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.]
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May 2005
23 - Boston, MA - Boston Symphony Hall
27 - Montgomery, AL - Montgomery Jubilee City Fest
28 - Las Vegas, NV - Orleans Arena

June 2005

15 - Stockton, CA - San Joaquin County Fair
16 - Valley Center, CA - Rincon Casino
18 - Santa Fe, NM - Buckaroo Ball
20 - Colorado Springs, CO - Cowboys
23 - Oshkosh, WI - Country USA/Sunnyview Expo Center
24 - Clio, MI - Clio Amphitheater
25 - Chicago, IL - Grant Park
30 - Milwaukee, WI - Summerfest

July 2005
2 - Greeley, CO - Island Grove Park (Greeley Independence Stampede)
4 - Houston, TX - Buffalo Bayou Park
6 - New Orleans, LA - House of Blues
9 - Amelia Island, FL - The Ritz-Carlton
21 - Bonner Springs, KS - To be announced
22 - Twin Lakes, WI - Country Thunder USA
23 - Detroit, MI - Fox Theater
24 - Branson, MO - Grand Palace
29 - Costa Mesa, CA - Pacific Amphitheatre
30 - Indio, CA - Trump 29 Casino
31 - Elverta, CA - Gibson Park Ranch

August 2005
2 - Saratoga, CA - Historic Mountain Winery
3 - Santa Rosa, CA - Luther Burbank Center for the Arts
6 - Salt Lake City, UT - Delta Center
7 - Jackpot, NV - Cactus Pete's Resort & Casino
12 - Mashantucket, CT - Foxwoods Casino
14 - Cohasset, MA - South Shore Music Circus
17 - Atlanta, GA - Chastain Park Amphitheatre
19 - Bossier City, LA - Isle of Capri
20 - San Antonio, TX - Sea World
21 - Westlake, LA - Isle of Capri
24 - Biloxi, MS - Beau Ridge
25 - Philadelphia, MS - Silver Star Hotel & Casino

September 2005
2 - Cleveland, OH - Tower City Amphitheater

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