Sony Ericsson Hits The Road With Mega-Star Usher!

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. (Top40 Charts/ Sony Ericsson) - Today, fans no longer need to just imagine a personal evening with mega-star Usher as Sony Ericsson announces their headline sponsored dates of his intimate North American concert tour. With 12 shows in the United States and one in Canada, the Sony Ericsson sponsored shows will allow fans to get up close and personal with their favorite artist in intimate venues.

As a part of the ongoing partnership between Usher and Sony Ericsson, Sony Ericsson presents Usher's "One Night Stand Ladies Only" tour in the following cities:

November 2 - Atlantic City - Borgata Event Center
November 3 - New York - Hammerstein Ballroom
November 4 - Washington, DC - Warner Theatre
November 5 - Philadelphia - Electric Factory
November 7 - Mashantucket, CT - MGM Grand Theatre at Foxwoods
November 8 - Toronto, ON - Kool Haus
November 10 - Atlanta, GA - The Tabernacle
November 12 - Detroit, MI - The Fillmore
November 13 - Chicago, IL - House of Blues
November 18 - San Francisco, CA - The Warfield
November 21 - Las Vegas, NV - The Pearl
November 24 - Houston, TX - House of Blues
November 25 - Dallas, TX - House of Blues

"We understand that music is a personal expression for many people, which is why Sony Ericsson is dedicated to providing consumers with superior handsets and content to create their own individual music experiences," said Karen Morris, vice president of marketing for Sony Ericsson North America. "Our partnership with Usher and the 'One Night Stand' tour is a perfect complement to our Walkman products, since both deliver unique and personal music experiences."

Usher commented, "I'm so looking forward to getting out there and doing what I do best...up close and personal. I have a long-term partnership with Sony Ericsson that started back in March this year. This tour is the next phase in our relationship - and I am delighted to have them out on the road with me as the headline sponsor of the 'One Night Stand Ladies Only' tour."