Kylie Minogue preps for first ever North American tour

For the first time in her 20-year career, pop superstar Kylie Minogue this fall will embark on a headlining tour of North America.

Though small, the six-date itinerary hits both coasts, kicking off Sept. 30 in Oakland, CA, and finishing up Oct. 11 in New York. The trek includes one Canadian stop Oct. 9 in Toronto. The full schedule is below.

The Australian pop star, who is set to perform on NBC's "Today Show" this Friday (5/8), is supporting her 10th studio effort, "X," which surfaced stateside in April 2008. The 13-track set scaled the charts in several countries and earned the singer her fifth Grammy nomination for Best Electronic/Dance Album. (Daft Punk's "Alive 2007" took home the trophy.)

"I've wanted to tour in America and Canada for years and know that fans have been waiting a long time for this," Minogue said in a press release. "I'm thrilled that the opportunity has finally arrived."

Tickets for the jaunt go on sale May 16, though American Express Cardmembers can take advantage of exclusive pre-sales beginning tomorrow (5/7). Members of the pop star's website mailing list will also receive a special pre-sale offer, according to a press release.

According to her publicist, Minogue has sold more than 40 million albums, sold out eight world tours and scored 50 hit singles, including "Can't Get You Out of My Head," "Come Into My World" and "Love at First Sight." The international sensation plans to begin work on her 11th studio album in the near future, according to a press release.

TOUR DATES
 tour dates and tickets
September 2009
30 - Oakland, CA - Fox Theater

October 2009
3 - Las Vegas, NV - Pearl Concert Theater
4 - Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood Bowl
7 - Chicago, IL - Congress Theater
9 - Toronto, Ontario - Air Canada Centre
11 - New York, NY - Hammerstein Ballroom

 tour dates and tickets
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