Oct. 24 (UPI) —<\/span> Three of the all-time biggest R&B acts will team up to participate in a 30-city tour starting early next year: New Edition, Toni Braxton and Boyz II Men.<\/p>\n Black Promoters Collective on Friday announced<\/a> “The New Edition Way Tour” will first perform on Jan. 28 at the Oakland Arena in California.<\/p>\n The tour will end on April 4 at the Toyota Center in Houston. Between the dates, concerts are planned in big cities: New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Detroit, Atlanta and Boston.<\/p>\n They also will appear at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Jan. 30. They have had separate residencies this year on the Las Vegas Strip: Braxton and Boyz II Men at the Cosmopolitan and New Edition at Wynn Las Vegas.<\/p>\n “This landmark event celebrates music, legacy and connection — offering fans a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience these legendary artists performing together in one dynamic 360\u00b0 view, delivering an up-close and immersive concert experience like never before,” the press release reads.<\/p>\n Nathan Morris (from left), Wanya Morris and Shawn Stockman of Boyz II Men arrive for the iHeartRadio Music Festival at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on September 22, 2018. File photo by James Atoa\/UPI<\/p>\n Tickets will be available starting next Friday at 10 a.m. local time through Ticketmaster<\/a> and participating venue box offices. Also, there are presales through American Express, New Edition, Spotify and BPC.<\/p>\n Ticket prices will be given when sales begin.<\/p>\n Singer Toni Braxton appears backstage during the 47th annual American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on November 24, 2019. File Photo by Jim Ruymen\/UPI<\/p>\n “The tour’s name, The New Edition Way, pays tribute to the group’s historic recognition by their beloved hometown, the city of Boston, where a street was recently renamed New Edition Way in honor of their profound cultural and musical impact,” the news release said. “This distinction cements their legacy as pioneers who transformed R&B, birthed superstars, and built a blueprint for generations to follow.”<\/p>\n In all, the groups have sold nearly 185 million albums with many iconic songs from the 1980s and 1990s.<\/p>\n “You’re seeing artists who’ve shaped the culture come together to celebrate music that continues to stand the test of time,” Gary Guidry, CEO of the Black Promoters Collective, in a statement.<\/p>\n “This tour represents the spirit of collaboration, excellence, and respect for pristine artistry,” Shelby Joyner, president of BPC, said.<\/p>\n New Edition inspired New Kids on the Block, Backstreet Boys and K pop.<\/p>\n The members of New Edition have amassed multiple No. 1 singles, American Music and Soul Train Awards, and more than 50 million albums sold.<\/p>\n Their hit songs are Candy Girl<\/i>, Cool It Now<\/i>, Mr. Telephone Man<\/i>, If It Isn’t Love<\/i>, Can You Stand the Rain<\/i> and Hit Me Off<\/i>.<\/p>\n Boyz II Men performers will include Nathan Morris, Shawn Stockman and Wanya Norris.<\/p>\n They are the best-selling R&B group of all time, with more 64 million albums. The group amassed four four Grammy Awards and hits that include End of the Road<\/i>, I’ll Make Love to You<\/i> and One Sweet Day <\/i><\/p>\n Toni Braxton, a 58-year-old seven-time Grammy Award winner, has a sultry tone and hits such as Un-Break My Heart<\/i>, Breathe Again<\/i> and You’re Makin’ Me High<\/i>. She sold more than 70 million records worldwide.<\/p>\n Braxton appeared in the second season of The Braxtons<\/i>.<\/p>\n This will be the first time Edition and Boyz II men will appear together through Michael Bivins.<\/p>\n<\/span><\/div>\n
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