American singer

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has embarked on six concert tours, four of which have been worldwide. He first served as an opening act for

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Janet Jackson Janet Damita Jo Jackson (born May 16, 1966) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and dancer. She is noted for her innovative, socially conscious and sexually provocative records, as well as elaborate stage shows. Her sound and choreog ...

, and

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from 1997 to 1999. His headlining arena tour debut,

8701 Evolution Tour 8701 Evolution Tour was the debut concert tour by American recording artist Usher. Visiting North America, Asia, Canada, and Africa the tour accompanies his third studio album, '' 8701'' (2001). Following a milestone, 8701 sold 6 million copies ...

began in North America then expanded to Europe and visiting Africa, supporting his third studio album, ''

8701 ''8701'' is the third studio album by American singer Usher, released in the United Kingdom on July 9, 2001, and in the United States on August 7, 2001, by Arista Records. Recording was handled by several producers including The Neptunes, Jerm ...

'' (2001). Following the release of his fourth studio album, '' Confessions'', Usher embarked on his next world tour The Truth Tour. For this tour Usher collaborated with MasterCard, the company gave him his own prepaid debit card with his picture on it that was sold at his concert. The card gave his fans access to his website where you get discounts on concert tickets and Usher merchandise, T-shirts and key chains. In 2008, to promote his fifth studio album, '' Here I Stand'', he began his 14 date One Night Stand Tour in the United States. In 2012, Usher announced that he would embark on his fourth concert tour, the Euphoria Tour, to further promote ''

Looking 4 Myself ''Looking 4 Myself'' is the seventh studio album by American singer Usher. It was released on June 8, 2012, by RCA Records; it is Usher's first album for RCA after the October 2011 merger of the Jive Records group which also included his label, ...

'', he planned to perform in countries including France, Germany, Belgium, Norway, Finland, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom, however it was cancelled because of his commitment to the reality talent show '' The Voice'', where he was a judge in the show's fourth season. In 2010 he took part in his third world tour; The

OMG Tour OMG Tour was the fourth concert tour by American recording artist Usher. Visiting North America, Asia, Europe and Australia, the tour accompanies his sixth studio album, '' Raymond v. Raymond'' (2010), as well as his first extended play, '' Vers ...

, in which supported his sixth studio album, ''

Raymond v. Raymond ''Raymond v. Raymond'' is the sixth studio album by American singer Usher, released on March 26, 2010, by LaFace Records. Production for the album took place in 2009 and was handled by several producers, including Jermaine Dupri, The Runners, Est ...

'' (2010), as well as his first extended play, ''

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'' (2010). Grossing in the US$75 million, selling over 922,000 tickets. In 2014, Usher went on his fourth concert world tour, The UR Experience. This tour was composed of a wide array of Raymonds's discography, in addition to new songs " Good Kisser", " She Came to Give It to You", " I Don't Mind" and a medleys of previous hits. Outside of world tours, Usher has performed an array of televised tribute performances for various artist some including Michael Jackson,

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, Quincy Jones,

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, Whitney Houston, and

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. Raymond performed at

Super Bowl XLV halftime show The Super Bowl XLV halftime show took place on February 6, 2011 at the Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas as part of Super Bowl XLV. The Black Eyed Peas headlined, performing a medley of their songs, with Slash and Usher making guest appearances ...

, Saturday Night Live, various times at awards shows such as the Grammy Awards, MTV Video Music Awards, BET Awards, American Music Awards and others as well. He has performed at events for both the first inauguration and second inauguration for President Barack Obama. Performing at the We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial on January 18, 2008, and " Kids' Inaugural: Our Children Our Future" event at the Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C., on January 19, 2013.

Tours

Concerts and Festivals

Guest act

Tribute performances

Award shows

Performances at television shows and specials

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