Jive recording artist, Chris Brown, plans to heat things on his upcoming winter tour with co-headliner Bow Wow.  The Ford Presents UCP Holiday Exclusive Tour Powered By Sync In Association With BET Networks is scheduled to kick off in Cincinnati, OH on December 6^th, 2007.  His current smash “Kiss, Kiss” Featuring T-Pain is now the #1 single on the Billboard Hot 100, and is in the top 10 across five individual Billboard charts. With momentum rapidly building to a fever-pitch, his sophomore effort, Exclusive, that hits stores on November 6^th, will be the only way fans can whet their appetites until the tour visits their hometowns in December.  The 22-date tour boasts a superstar line-up of opening acts that include Soulja Boy, Sean Kingston, Shop Boys, and Lil Mama.  

Multi-platinum artist, Chris Brown, plans to dazzle fans with surprises that are currently under wraps, but he will bring to life his current smash singles that include, “Kiss, Kiss” featuring T-Pain, and “Wall To Wall,” as well as his classic hits “Run It,” and “Yo (Excuse Me Miss).” Co-headliner, Bow Wow, in support of his latest release The Price of Fame plans to perform numerous hits including “Shortie Like Mine” featuring Chris Brown, as well as “Outta My System.”

Accompanying the star duo is a line-up of up and coming hip-hop and R&B superstars.  Soulja Boy will bring his # 1 single “Crank That (Soulja Boy),” R&B singer Sean Kingston will perform his addictive song “Beautiful Girls,” the Shop Boys will bring their hit anthem “Party Like a Rockstar,” and rounding out the show is Brooklyn native, Lil Mama, with her summer smash, “Lip Gloss” and current hit “G-Slide.”

On-sale dates will be announced locally in each market and show dates are as follows:

Date City Venue

December 6                 Cincinnati, OH              US Bank Arena

December 7                 Chicago, IL                  Allstate Arena

December 8                 Detroit, MI                   Joe Louis Arena

December 9                 Baltimore, MD             1st Mariner Arena

December 13               Memphis, TN               Fed Ex Forum

December 14               Houston, TX                Toyota Center

December 16               Atlanta, GA                  Philips Arena

December 20               Philadelphia, PA           Wachovia Center

December 21               New York City, NY     Madison Square Garden

December 22               Washington DC            Verizon Arena

December 23               Greensboro, NC          Greensboro Coliseum

December 26               Miami, FL                    American Airlines Arena

December 29               Oakland, CA                Oracle Arena

December 30               Los Angeles, CA          Gibson Amphitheatre

January 4                      Las Vegas, NV            Mandalay Bay

January 5                      Anaheim, CA               Honda Center

January 6                      Phoenix, AZ                 U?S Airways Center

January 8                      Kansas City, MO         Kemper Arena

January 9                      St. Louis, MO              Scottrade Center

January 11                    Tampa, FL                   St. Pete Times Forum

January 12                    New Orleans, LA         New Orleans Arena

January 13                    Dallas, TX                    American Airlines Arena

*All dates are subject to change.

The now 18-year old Tappahannock, Virginia native signed to Jive Records when he was just 16.  Two years ago, Brown gained critical-acclaim and recognition for his self-titled Grammy nominated debut, Chris Brown.   His first album spawned several hits including “Run It,” “Yo (Excuse Me Miss)” “Gimme That,” “Say Goodbye” and “Poppin’” earning him world-wide sales in excess of 3 million units.  The album Exclusive hits stores November 6^th and his second major film release, This Christmas, with Loretta Devine, Delroy Lindo and Regina King is in theaters November 21^st.

This entry was posted on Monday, November 5th, 2007 at 1:42 pm and is filed under News.