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Chris Brown and Usher Launch R&B Tour, Tickets on Sale Soon

4/16/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Chris Brown and Usher announced a co-headlining R&B Tour.
The tour will begin June 26, 2026, in Denver.
It will span 33 dates across the United States and Canada and conclude December 11 in Tampa.
Presale tickets start April 21 and general sales begin April 27.
The tour will donate $1 from each ticket to the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund.

History

Historical Context

In 1990, R&B surged into mainstream music, with Whitney Houston and Boyz II Men leading the charge. Boyz II Men, formed in 1985, achieved significant success with their debut album, *Cooleyhighharmony*, selling over nine million copies. Their influence continues today, as seen in Chris Brown and Usher's co-headlining tour, which supports the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, emphasizing the genre's commitment to social causes.

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Story summary

Chris Brown and Usher announced a co-headlining R&B Tour.
The tour will begin June 26, 2026, in Denver.
It will span 33 dates across the United States and Canada and conclude December 11 in Tampa.
Presale tickets start April 21 and general sales begin April 27.
The tour will donate $1 from each ticket to the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund.

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