Jennifer Hudson Announces 2009 Tour Dates

Via her official website, Jennifer Hudson has announced her 2009 tour dates. This is her first string of concerts since the tragic shooting deaths of her mother, brother, and young nephew.

Her first appearance since the shootings was at the Superbowl where she performed the national anthem.

She says, “I am so grateful. My first Grammy and my first tour – it doesn’t get any better than this!”

Here are the tour dates:

Mar 31 2009 Albany, New York Palace Theater
Apr 2 2009 Newark, NJ NJPAC
Apr 3 2009 Philadelphia, PA Tower Theatre
Apr 4 2009 Baltimore, MD Lyric Theatre
Apr 5 2009 Washington, DC DAR Constitution Hall
Apr 9 2009 Mashantucket, CT MGM Grand at Foxwoods
Apr 10 2009 New York, NY WaMu Theatre at MSG
Apr 12 2009 Norfolk, VA Chrysler Hall
Apr 15 2009 Atlanta, GA Fox Theater
Apr 17 2009 Charlotte, NC Ovens Auditorium
Apr 18 2009 Greensboro, NC Special Events Center
Apr 19 2009 Richmond, VA Landmark Theater
Apr 23 2009 St. Louis, MO Fox Theater
Apr 24 2009 Detroit, MI Opera House
Apr 25 2009 Chicago, IL Arie Crown
May 2 2009 Los Angeles, CA NOKIA Theatre L.A. LIVE
May 3 2009 Oakland, CA Paramount Theater
May 7 2009 Dallas, TX NOKIA Theatre at Grand Prairie
May 8 2009 Houston, TX Verizon Theater

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