The Libra Tour was the second concert tour by American pop-R&B singer
Toni Braxton
Toni Michele Braxton (born October 7, 1967) is an American Contemporary R&B, R&B singer, songwriter, actress and television personality. She has sold over 70 million records worldwide and is one of the best-selling female artists in history. ...
. The tour, which was in support of her
RIAA
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gold-selling album ''
Libra
Libra generally refers to:
* Libra (constellation), a constellation
* Libra (astrology), an astrological sign based on the star constellation
Libra may also refer to:
Arts and entertainment
* ''Libra'' (novel), a 1988 novel by Don DeLillo
Musi ...
'', kicked off in Atlantic City, New Jersey, on March 10 and continued through mid-summer. Braxton played to sold-out shows across the US, performing in venues such as theaters, instead of arenas.
The tour included a selection of songs from the new album, and featured hit songs from ''
Toni Braxton
Toni Michele Braxton (born October 7, 1967) is an American Contemporary R&B, R&B singer, songwriter, actress and television personality. She has sold over 70 million records worldwide and is one of the best-selling female artists in history. ...
'', ''
Secrets
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Secrecy is often controvers ...
'', ''
The Heat'' and ''
More Than a Woman''. Toni's sisters,
Tamar Braxton
Tamar Estine Braxton (born March 17, 1977) is an American singer and television personality.
Braxton began her career in 1990 as a founding member of The Braxtons, an R&B singing group formed with her sisters. The Braxtons released their debut a ...
and
Trina Braxton
Trina Evette Braxton-Scales (born December 3, 1974) is an American singer and reality television personality. She is the younger sister of R&B singing icon Toni Braxton. Trina had her first big break in music in 1992 as a founding member of the ...
, joined the tour as background singers.
Opening act
*James Stephens III
(select dates)
Set list
#"Overture"
(Instrumental)
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Please
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Spanish Guitar"
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He Wasn't Man Enough
"He Wasn't Man Enough" is a song by American R&B singer and songwriter Toni Braxton. It was written by Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins, Fred Jerkins III, LaShawn Daniels, and Harvey Mason, Jr. for her third studio album, '' The Heat'' (2000), while p ...
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#"Take This Ring"
#"How Many Ways"
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You're Makin' Me High
"You're Makin' Me High" is the lead single from American singer Toni Braxton's second studio album, ''Secrets'' (1996). The mid-tempo song represents a joint collaboration between the Grammy Award-winning producer Babyface and Bryce Wilson. The ...
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Suddenly"
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#"Shadowless"
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Just Be a Man About It
"Just Be a Man About It" is a song by American singer Toni Braxton from her third studio album, '' The Heat'' (2000). It was released on June 20, 2000, as the album's second single.
Background
"Just Be a Man About It" is a telephone breakup song ...
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#"I Don't Want To"
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Love Shoulda Brought You Home
"Love Shoulda Brought You Home" is the debut solo single by American singer Toni Braxton. It was written by Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds, Daryl Simmons, and Bo Watson and produced by Edmonds and Simmons along with L.A. Reid. Originally written for s ...
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Seven Whole Days
"Seven Whole Days" is a song performed by American singer Toni Braxton. It serves as the third single from her self-titled debut album (1993). It was released on October 8, 1993 by LaFace and Arista Records. Written and produced by Kenneth Edmon ...
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Another Sad Love Song
"Another Sad Love Song" is a song by American singer-songwriter Toni Braxton. Written and produced by Daryl Simmons and Babyface, featuring additional production from L.A. Reid, it was released as the lead single and its opening track from Braxto ...
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You Mean the World to Me"
#"How Could an Angel Break My Heart"
#"
Let It Flow"
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Trippin' (That's the Way Love Works)
"Trippin' (That's the Way Love Works)" is a song by American recording artist Toni Braxton. It was written by Braxton, Johntá Austin, Bryan-Michael Cox and Kendrick "WyldCard" Dean for her fifth studio album, ''Libra'' (2005), while production wa ...
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#"I Wanna Be (Your Baby)"
;Encore
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"Breathe Again
"Breathe Again" is a song by American R&B singer Toni Braxton. It was written by Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds and produced by Edmonds, L.A. Reid, and Daryl Simmons for Braxton's self-titled debut album (1993). Its lyrics evokes a sense of nostal ...
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#"Un-Break My Heart
"Un-Break My Heart" is a song by American singer Toni Braxton for her second studio album, ''Secrets'' (1996). The song was written by Diane Warren and produced by David Foster. It was released as the second single from the album on October 7, 19 ...
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1 performed only at selected dates
Additional notes
* On select dates, as Toni performed one of her ''signature'' ballads; she would choose a lucky gentleman to bring on stage, as she sat on his lap and sang. One of the many highlights throughout the show, and a rousing ovation from the crowd.Toni Braxton review at Foxwoods Resort Casino
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Shows
;Festivals and other miscellaneous performances
:Hampton Jazz Festival {{about, the Hampton Jazz Festival in Virginia, the Lionel Hampton International Jazz Festival in Idaho, Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival
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:Live at the Garden Summer Concert Series
:Essence Music Festival
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References
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Toni Braxton concert tours
2006 concert tours