LeAnn Rimes Shares Plans for ‘Today Is Christmas’ Album, Tour

LeAnn Rimes is already planning her holiday season, and this year, it includes a new Christmas album and tour.

The singer has announced that she will embark on her annual holiday tour, this year dubbed the Today Is Christmas Tour, beginning on Dec. 4 in Tacoma, Wash.

“I wait for Christmas all year long; it’s my absolute favorite holiday;” Rimes says in a statement. “I can’t wait to share some of my new, original Christmas songs with my fans, as well as my favorite classics. I am looking forward to making more holiday memories with my fans this year.”

The 32-year-old, who released One Christmas — Chapter 1 last year, will also release a new Christmas album, Today Is Christmas, in conjunction with the tour. The project is due out in the fall, though an exact release date has not yet been announced.

Rimes says that she enjoys performing on her Christmas tour more than any of her other concerts throughout the year.

“I love everything about the holidays,” she explains, “and want to share the magic and joy of the season with my fans.”

Singer-songwriter Ellee Duke will serve as Rimes' opening act on the Today Is Christmas Tour. A list of cities and dates is below; more information can be found on Rimes' website.

LeAnn Rimes, Today Is Christmas Tour Dates:

Dec. 4 -- Tacoma, Wash. @ Emerald Queen Casino
Dec. 5 -- Bellingham, Wash. @ Mount Baker Theater
Dec. 6 -- Grande Ronde, Ore. @ Spirit Mountain Casino
Dec. 8 -- Santa Rosa, Calif. @ Wells Fargo Center for the Arts
Dec. 11 -- Tracy, Calif. @ Grand Theater Center for the Arts
Dec. 12 -- Merced, Calif. @ Merced Theatre
Dec. 13 -- Malibu, Calif. @ Pepperdine University
Dec. 18 -- Chandler Ariz. @ Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino
Dec. 19 -- Laughlin, Nev. @ Edgewater Hotel & Casino
Dec. 20 -- Palm Desert, Calif. @ McCallum Theater of the Performing Arts

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