Kelsea Ballerini to Join Kelly Clarkson’s Headlining Tour in 2019

Kelsea Ballerini to Join Kelly Clarkson’s Headlining Tour in 2019

by Jim Casey | @TheJimCasey  |  September 17, 2018

Kelly Clarkson will hit the road for her 28-date Meaning of Life Tour on Jan. 24—and the original American Idol will be bringing Kelsea Ballerini along for 19 dates.

Kelsea will serve as support during stops in Oakland, Salt Lake City, Detroit, Chicago, Nashville and more. Brynn Cartelli will also serve as an opener.

Tickets to the general public go on sale on Sept. 24. Pre-sale is available now.

Meaning of Life Tour

Jan. 24 – Oakland, CA – Oracle Arena**
Jan. 25 – Fresno, CA – Save Mart Center**
Jan. 26 – Los Angeles, CA – STAPLES Center*
Jan. 30 – Salt Lake City, UT – Vivint Smart Home Arena**
Feb. 1 – Glendale, AZ – Gila River Arena*
Feb. 7 – Kansas City, MO – Sprint Center**
Feb. 8 – Tulsa, OK – BOK Center**
Feb. 9 – Southaven, MS – Landers Center**
Feb. 14 – Grand Rapids, MI – Van Andel Arena*
Feb. 15 – Green Bay, WI – Resch Center**
Feb. 16 – St. Paul, MN – Xcel Energy Center*
Feb. 21 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena**
Feb. 22 – Chicago, IL – Allstate Arena**
Feb. 23 – St. Louis, MO – Chaifetz Arena**
Feb. 28 – Dallas, TX – American Airlines Center*
March 2 – Wichita, KS – INTRUST Bank Arena**
March 7 – Uniondale, NY – NYCB Live Nassau Coliseum*
March 8 – Boston, MA – TD Garden**
March 9 – Allentown, PA – PPL Center*
March 14 – Uncasville, CT – Mohegan Sun Arena*
March 15 – Uncasville, CT – Mohegan Sun Arena*
March 16 – Baltimore, MD – Royal Farms Arena**
March 21 – Cleveland, OH – Quicken Loans Arena**
March 22 – Indianapolis, IN – Bankers Life Fieldhouse**
March 23 – Cincinnati, OH – U.S. Bank Arena**
March 28 – Duluth, GA – Infinite Energy Arena **
March 29 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena**
March 30 – Greenville, SC – Bon Secours Wellness Arena**

**with Kelsea Ballerini and Brynn Cartelli
*with Brynn Cartelli

photo by Jason Simanek

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