Pop Music Tours You Won’t Want to Miss in 2017
Check out this list of the most anticipated pop music tours of 2017! From Ed Sheeran to Bruno Mars, there’s sure to be a concert for everyone.
Introduction
The world of pop music is always changing, with new artists and tours popping up all the time. If you’re a fan of pop music, then you’ll want to make sure you don’t miss out on any of the great tours happening in 2017. Here’s a look at some of the most anticipated pop music tours of the year.
Ariana Grande
Ariana Grande is an American singer and actress. She began her career in the Broadway musical 13, before landing the role of Cat Valentine on the Nickelodeon television series Victorious in 2009. The show ended after four seasons, and Grande starred on the spinoff, Sam & Cat, which ended in 2014. She has also appeared in other theatre and television roles and has lent her voice to animated television and films.
Grande’s music career began with the soundtrack Music from Victorious (2011). In 2013, she released her first studio album, Yours Truly, which debuted at No. 1 on the US Billboard 200. The album’s lead single, “The Way”, peaked in the top ten of the Billboard Hot 100, and she became the first artist to have seven songs from a debut album chart on the Hot 100. Grande’s second studio album, My Everything (2014), debuted at No. 1 in the US and charted within the top ten in twenty-four other countries. With “Problem” and “Break Free”, both released as singles from that album, she set or tied several Vevo records; Grande became one of only two artists ever to have two videos surpass 100 million views within 24 hours without being featured on a major music outlet such as MTV; both achieved this before being nominated for MTV Video Music Awards; furthermore, with “Problem”, she became one of only three artists ever to reach 600 million views on their Vevo channel before their 25th birthday; as of April 2016 according to SocialBlade, Grande has reached over 3 billion views across all her self-titled channels making her one of only a handful of female artists to do so.
Her third studio album Dangerous Woman (2016) debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 I supporting turnouts for each show on her Dangerous Woman Tour which grossed $71 million worldwide by its conclusion in September 2017 as reported by Billboard Boxscore..
Bruno Mars
Bruno Mars is kicking off 2017 with a bang, announcing a massive world tour in support of his new album, 24K Magic. The tour will take Mars all over the world, with stops in North and South America, Europe, Asia and Australia. With hits like “Uptown Funk” and “24K Magic,” Mars is sure to put on a show that will have fans dancing all night long.
Katy Perry
This year is Katy Perry’s ” Witness: The Tour.” Her shows are known to be high-energy and full of costume changes, pyrotechnics, and over-the-top production. Expect to hear all of her major hits, as well as some new music from her album “Witness.”
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran is touring in support of his new album, รท (Divide). The tour will kick off on March 12th in Santiago, Chile and will make stops in Argentina, Brazil, Europe, and the United States before concluding on October 7th in Ipswich, England.
Conclusion
As the summer comes to a close, there are still plenty of great pop music tours to catch before the end of the year. From established acts like Katy Perry and Bruno Mars to newer artists like Lorde and Harry Styles, there’s something for everyone. So grab your tickets now and enjoy some of the best live music around.
