Strength of a Woman Tour was the tenth concert tour by American
R&B recording artist
Mary J. Blige
Mary Jane Blige ( ; born January 11, 1971) is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. Often referred to as the " Queen of Hip-Hop Soul" and " Queen of R&B", Blige has won nine Grammy Awards, a Primetime Emmy Award, four American Music Award ...
, in support of her thirteenth studio album, ''
Strength of a Woman'' (2017). The tour began on April 2, 2017 in London and ended in Oakland on September 9, 2017. According to Pollstar's 2017 Year End top 200 North American Tours, the tour grossed over $9 million in North America alone and over $15 million worldwide.
Critical reception
Karu F. Daniels from
NBC News
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stated that Blige "...is blowing away audiences with a raw and rapturous concert performance that is undeniable."
Opening acts
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Lalah Hathaway
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LeToya Luckett
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Joe
Joe or JOE may refer to:
Arts
Film and television
* ''Joe'' (1970 film), starring Peter Boyle
* ''Joe'' (2013 film), starring Nicolas Cage
* ''Joe'' (TV series), a British TV series airing from 1966 to 1971
* ''Joe'', a 2002 Canadian animated ...
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Stokley Williams
Stokley Williams (born July 15, 1967) also known simply as Stokley, is an American singer, record producer, and percussionist. Williams is best known as the lead singer and studio drummer of the band Mint Condition.
Career
In 2011, he was feat ...
Setlist
Tour dates
References
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Mary J. Blige concert tours
2017 concert tours