The Hits Tour was the fourth concert tour by American R&B/pop singer
Toni Braxton. The 17-date outing kicked off on October 12 in Detroit, at the MotorCity Casino Hotel, visiting major cities in the United States, and completed its final night in
Ohio
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on November 14, 2016.
The tour featured R&B singer
Ro James
Ronnie James Tucker, better known by his stage name Ro James, is an American singer and songwriter. He is known for his single "Permission", which reached number 37 on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. He is signed to ByStorm Entertainment/RCA ...
and select dates included special guests
Joe
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,
Tank
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and
After 7
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.
Background
Braxton announced she will start a US tour in the fall, performing in varies states, and will perform all of her chart-topping singles during The Hits Tour. Braxton shared the news via Instagram on July 25, which also included an additional link on her website with detailed information on dates and cities. Braxton says the 18-date tour will be "One unforgettable night of songs you love". The Hits Tour will arrive in her hometown of Baltimore, Maryland on October 29, at the Lyric Theater.
Originally the tour was set to start on October 8, 2016, but due to health issues, this date and October 9, 2016 were rescheduled for January 28 and 29, 2017.
The tour will kick off in Detroit, will hits Baltimore and Houston among other cities, and will finish in Northfield, Ohio on November 14, 2016. "So excited to announce my new tour starting in October!" the Grammy-winning singer wrote on Instagram. "Can’t wait to see you all."
Originally the tour was set to finish on January 29, 2017 after rescheduling the original dates October 8 and 9, 2016 due to health issues. On December 1, 2016, Braxton announced a short statement via
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that the January dates for The Hits Tour had been cancelled, that a new album would be coming soon, and that she would be back touring in the summer: "Hey Guys, Unfortunately, Under doctor's recommendation, I'm going to have to cancel my shows in Oakland on January 28th and Los Angeles on January 29th, 2017. I'm feeling better and better every day and I want to be at my best when performing for you all. I'm excited to say that I will be completing my new record this spring / summer of 2017 and can't wait to share it with you. Stay tuned for more details. I look forward to seeing everyone back on tour in the summer of 2017!!!"
Synopsis
Pre-sale and VIP tickets went on sale Wednesday July 27, 2016 and Thursday July 28, 2016. Standard tickets went on sale to the general public between Friday July 29, 2016 at 10am and Saturday November 12, 2016 at 6am.
Standard ticket prices ranged from $50 - $90. VIP package prices ranged from $169 to $409. The age suitability was 21 and up for selected dates, with the event beginning between 7:00 and 9:00 at night.
Each event includes four different VIP Meet and Greet Packages. The VIP Ticket & Merch Package includes one premium reserved seat, one 8X10 photograph, one exclusive lyrical print, early entry, first access merchandise shopping and one commemorative VIP laminate. The Silver VIP Meet & Greet Experience includes one premium reserved seat in the first 7 rows, meet & greet with Toni Braxton, an individual photo with Toni Braxton, one autographed 8x10 photograph, one exclusive signed lyrical print, early entry, first access merchandise shopping and one commemorative VIP laminate.
The Gold VIP Meet & Greet Experience includes one premium seat within the first 2 rows, Meet & Greet with Toni Braxton, individual photograph with Toni Braxton, intimate Q&A with Toni Braxton, one autographed 8x10 photograph, one exclusive signed lyrical print, one scented candle (scent chosen by Toni Braxton exclusive to VIP buyers), early entry, first access merchandise shopping and one commemorative VIP laminate. The Ultimate On-Stage VIP Experience includes one first row seat to the event,
watch Toni Braxton’s set from your own seat on stage, Meet & Greet with Toni Braxton, individual photograph with Toni Braxton, intimate Q&A with Toni Braxton, one autographed 8x10 photograph, one exclusive signed lyrical print, one scented candle (scent chosen by Toni Braxton exclusive to VIP buyers), early entry, first access merchandise shopping and one commemorative VIP laminate. On October 11, 2016 it was announced that the first show was sold out.
Opening acts
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Ro James
Ronnie James Tucker, better known by his stage name Ro James, is an American singer and songwriter. He is known for his single "Permission", which reached number 37 on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. He is signed to ByStorm Entertainment/RCA ...
Set list
The following setlist is from the concert held at Sprint Center, in Kansas City, Missouri. It does not represent all shows during the tour.
Toni Braxton Setlist at Sprint Center, Kansas City, MO
Setlist.fm
#" Un-Break My Heart"
#"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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#"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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#" Another Sad Love Song"
#"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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#" Just Be a Man About It"
#" Yesterday"
#" You Mean the World to Me"
#" Spanish Guitar"
#"I Wish"
#"How Could an Angel Break My Heart
"How Could an Angel Break My Heart" is a song by American singer and songwriter Toni Braxton, released as the fourth and final single from her second studio album, ''Secrets'' (1996). The song, co-written by Braxton and Babyface and produced by Ba ...
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#" Let It Flow"
#"I Love Me Some Him
"I Love Me Some Him" is a song by American R&B singer Toni Braxton from her second studio album, '' Secrets'' (1996). Written by Andrea Martin and Gloria Stewart and produced by the Danish duo Soulshock & Karlin, the song was released as the fli ...
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#" How Many Ways"
#" You're Makin' Me High"
#" He Wasn't Man Enough"
Shows
Cancelled and rescheduled shows
References
External links
tonibraxton.com
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Toni Braxton concert tours
2016 concert tours