LOS ANGELES, Feb. 7, 2011
/PRNewswire/ — Global phenomenon Sade, known for their one of a kind
timeless sound, announced today that acclaimed singer, songwriter and
pianist, John Legend will join every date on their highly anticipated
summer tour.  Legend is nominated for five Grammy Awards and two NAACP
Awards this year for his collaboration with the Roots on the
extraordinary new album WAKE UP!  The once in a lifetime tour, combining two of the most recognizable and powerful voices in R&B today, will begin on June 16th in Baltimore, Maryland at the 1st Mariner’s Arena.  The Live Nation produced tour will make 50 concert stops in top arenas across North America, with additional dates to be announced soon. Tickets are available at Ticketmaster.com and LiveNation.com.  

“I’m very
excited to join Sade on her summer tour.  She is an incomparable artist
and I’m honored to share the stage with her,” said John Legend.  “I know
we’ll provide our fans with an experience to remember.  I can’t wait to
start the tour.”

John Legend, a six-time Grammy Award winner, is nominated for five additional awards at this weekend’s telecast on February 13th for his work with the Roots on WAKE UP!, including Best R&B Album, Best R&B Song (“Shine”), Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance (“Hang On In There”), Best R&B Performance By a Duo or Group with Vocals (“Shine”), and Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance (“Hang On In There”).  Legend is also nominated for two NAACP Image Awards at this year’s ceremony on March 4th for Outstanding Album (“WAKE UP!”) and Outstanding Group, Duo or Collaboration.  

Sade is nominated for two Grammy Awards this year, Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with VocalsBest R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals for “Soldier of Love,” both from their critically acclaimed new album, SOLDIER OF LOVE.  Selling over a million copies to-date, SOLDIER OF LOVE
spent three weeks in the number one spot taking its rightful place
among the collection of iconic Sade albums. Sade is also nominated for
four NAACP Image Awards, Outstanding Music Video (“Soldier of Love”), Outstanding Song (“Soldier of Love”), Outstanding Album (Soldier of Love) and Outstanding Female Artist.   for their hit “Babyfather” and

Additional ticket and tour information is available at Sade.com, JohnLegend.com, Ticketmaster.com and LiveNation.com.

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