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Anita Baker Plans Atlanta Stop Of New 2023 Tour

The tour will be the singer's first in nearly 28 years, according to a media report.

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Anita Baker attends Tyler Perry Studios grand opening gala at Tyler Perry Studios on October 05, 2019, in Atlanta. Baker is planning to launch a 2023 15-city tour.
Anita Baker attends Tyler Perry Studios grand opening gala at Tyler Perry Studios on October 05, 2019, in Atlanta. Baker is planning to launch a 2023 15-city tour. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for Tyler Perry Studios)

ATLANTA, GA — After nearly 28 years, legendary singer Anita Baker returns to the stage with her new 15-city tour,"Anita Baker-The Songstress," according to Billboard.

The tour's name honors her debut album in 1983. Live Nation is producing the event.

The Atlanta stop is planned at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023, in State Farm Arena. Presale VIP, official platinum and presale Citi Cardmember tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 14, on Ticketmaster.

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The general public can begin buying tickets at 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 17.

Baker's latest set list includes hits "Sweet Love," "Giving You the Best That I Got" and "Same Ole Love (365 Days a Year)," according to Live Nation.

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“Looking forward to some crazy, lovely, hang time with my fans, on tour in 2023,” Baker said in a statement to Billboard. “Gonna bring some new music and some special guests, too.”

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