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JILL SCOTT ANNOUNCES “LIVE IN THE MOMENT” TOUR

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radiofacts.com3X GRAMMY AWARD-WINNING SINGER-SONGWRITER JILL SCOTT ANNOUNCES “LIVE IN THE MOMENT” – SUMMER 2018 TOUR DATES

“Live In The Moment” Tour Kicks Off June 21st in Minneapolis, MN at Mystic Lake – Treks Through Chicago, New Orleans, Atlanta, Washington, D.C. and More

3x Grammy® award-winning singer-songwriter Jill Scott has just announced a new set of 2018 summer dates for her “Live In The Moment” tour. After three years since the release of Scott’s fifth critically-acclaimed studio album, WOMAN, the R&B songstress gears up to hit the road – opening up her first show on June 21st in Minneapolis, MN at Mystic Lake. The 13 city tour will make stops through Chicago, New Orleans, Atlanta, Detroit, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C. and more – wrapping up July 28th in Cincinnati at the Cincinnati Jazz Festival. Jill is set to perform music from her latest album, WOMAN, along with her classic hits. Tickets are available for purchase via Ticket Master by clicking here.

“Hitting the road, being vulnerable and sharing my music with fans is the most fulfilling part of being an artist,” says Jill Scott. “I look forward to giving love, light and living in the moment with everyone this summer,” adds Scott.

Jill’s latest album WOMAN, released in 2015 and debuted at #1 on the Billboard Hot 200 Chart – marked the singers second number one studio-album to date. The thought provoking title album came. off the heels of singles “Fools Gold” and the critically acclaimed, “You Don’t Know.”

JILL SCOTT 2018 SUMMER TOUR SCHEDULE
DATE CITY/STATE VENUE
21-Jun Minneapolis, MN Mystic Lake
22-Jun Chicago, IL Ravinia
24-Jun Detroit, MI Fox Theater
26-Jun Toronto, Canada Sony Center
28-Jun Newark, NJ NJ PAC
29-Jun Rochester, NY Kodak Hall at Eastman Theater
03-Jul Charlotte, NC Ovens Auditorium
06-Jul New Orleans, LA Essence Festival
07-Jul Atlanta, GA Fox Theater
10-Jul Raleigh, NC DPAC
12-Jul Baltimore, MD Lyric Theater
14-Jul Washington, DC MGM
15-Jul Washington, DC MGM
28-Jul Cinncinatti, OH Cinncinatti Jazz Festival
About Jill Scott:

Three-time GRAMMY® Award-winning singer-songwriter, New York Times best selling poet, and critically acclaimed actress are only a few titles held by Jill Scott. The platinum-selling triple threat began her career collaborating with musical icons, The Roots, Will Smith, and Common in the late 90’s and has garnered #1 albums that include The Light In The Sun and her most recent release, WOMAN.

Never limited to music, Jill Scott is a true renaissance woman and her artistry extends across books, clothing, TV and film. In addition to various standout film/TV roles, she was the lead in the Peabody Award-winning HBO/BBC mini-series, The No.1 Ladies Detective Agency and penned the New York Times bestseller, The Moments, The Minutes, The Hours. Plus she founded the Blue Babe Foundation that offers scholarships & mentoring programs for the most underserved communities of North Philadelphia and Camden. Most recently, Jill received a 2017 Grammy nomination in the “Best Traditional R&B Performance” category for her single, “Can’t Wait”.

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