New York, NY (Top40 Charts) Fresh off a 2024 Best R&B Album Grammy nomination for her spellbinding project Special Occasion, Emily King, who has also been nominated for three other R&B genre Grammys in previous years, announces a series of live performances, poised to captivate audiences nationwide. Next year, she is set to embark on a spring tour alongside Jacob Collier on his DJESSE VOL. 4 North
America Tour. But before gracing larger venues, fans have the opportunity to catch her in more intimate 'underplay' settings this December. King's upcoming solo tour will be the first time she has ever solely showcased a stripped-down, acoustic rendition of tracks from her catalog including, Special Occasion, Scenery and others from her extensive back catalog. Audiences can expect a journey through King's soulful discography, highlighted by the hits that have solidified her as one of R&B's most respected artists.
King's album Special Occasion, which features collaborations with
Lukas Nelson and Nick Hakim, is unlike any she's previously made. Throughout the record, King shares a real-time exploration of the endless dimensions of heartbreak—an inquiry informed by her end of a romantic relationship. King and longtime producer Jeremy Most (Grammy-nominated producer and multi-instrumentalist) closely collaborated on every track for an affectionate and infinitely enchanting look at the ways we love, grieve, and eventually stumble toward a greater sense of self-understanding. It debuted in May to massive acclaim, including praises from NPR, OkayPlayer, KCRW, Stereogum, and more. King discussed the album and her inspirations on Sam Sanders' Vibe Check Podcast, NPR's It's Been A Minute as well as on CBS Mornings with Anthony Mason.
With a history of touring with legends like Chaka Khan, Nas, John Legend, Alicia Keys, and Erykah Badu, King's live show continues to be a "spiritual experience" (BET). Fans will get to experience the magic front and center, as King performs at eight East Coast venues this winter, from Woodstock, NY, to Annapolis, MD, and Burlington, VT.
Heading into summer, King will join Jacob Collier's DJESSE VOL. 4 North
America Tour. The tour will take her across the country, performing at venues in Denver, Kansas City, Nashville, Detroit, Chicago, Minneapolis and more. For a full list of tour dates, see below and please visit www.emilykingmusic.com
Emily King 2023 Solo Tour Dates:
Friday, December 08, 2023: Saugerties, NY - The Local
Saturday, December 09, 2023: Sellersville, PA - Sellersville Theater
Sunday, December 10, 2023: Annapolis, MD - Ram's Head on Stage
Tuesday, December 12, 2023: Burlington, VT - Higher Ground
Wednesday, December 13, 2023: Portland, ME - Portland House of Music
Friday, December 15, 2023: Bridgeport, CT - Park City
Music Hall
Saturday, December 16, 2023: Port Washington, NY - Landmark on Main Street
Sunday, December 17, 2023: Woodstock, NY - Levon Helm Studios
Emily King 2024 Tour Dates:
Saturday, April 27, 2024: Miami, FL - Arsht Center +
Tuesday, May 28, 2024: Salt Lake City, UT - Complex *
Friday, May 31, 2024: Kansas City, MO - Kansas City
Music Hall *
Saturday, June 01, 2024: St. Louis, MO - Saint Louis
Music Park *
Sunday, June 02, 2024: Nashville, TN - Grand Ole Opry House *
Tuesday, June 04, 2024: Cincinnati, OH - Andrew J Brady
Music Center *
Wednesday, June 05, 2024: Indianapolis, IN - Murat Theatre *
Thursday, June 06, 2024: Detroit, MI - Fillmore *
Sunday, June 09, 2024: Chicago, IL - Aragon Ballroom *
Monday, June 10, 2024: Minneapolis, MN - The Armory *
Wednesday, June 12, 2024: Cleveland, OH - Jacob's Pavilion *
+ = Special orchestral collaboration with Nu Deco Ensemble
* = With Jacob Collier - DJESSE VOL. 4 North
America Tour
2024 Best R&B Grammy Nominee
Special Occasion (link to music here)
Produced by: Jeremy Most
Engineered: Jeremy Most; Emily King;
Jesse Singer; Chris Soper; Abe Rounds; Sam Cohen; Billy Centenaro
Mixed by: Tom Elmhirst (Assistant - Adam Hong); Jeremy Most & Ben Kane (Assistant- Abbey Lewis); Sam Cohen
Mastered by: Randy Merrill