For Pop Music sensation Cyndi Lauper these days, all roads lead to country… music that is!
Known for hits such as “Girls Just Want To Have Fun”, True Colors and Time After Time”, Lauper will belt out classic country music by way of her new project entitled “Detour”.
Lauper has also announced that she will hit the “country road” and sing these beloved country songs live for fans!
She is slated to kick off her “Detour Tour” at the iconic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville May 9, 2016; her album is slated to be released three days later. Also joining her on select tour dates will be another Pop music icon, Boy George!
Lauper who is a GRAMMY, Tony and Emmy award winner, is known for colored hair and streaming pop songs. She continues to evolve as an artist by now appareling to those who love country music.
According to the singer: ““When I was a really young kid, country music was pop music, so this is what we grew up listening to. These songs are part of some of my earliest memories…,” as stated on Lauper’s website. “DETOUR showcases Cyndi Lauper’s unmistakable voice on country classics from the ‘40s, ‘50s and ‘60s and features guest appearances from country music stars Vince Gill, Emmylou Harris, Alison Krauss, and Willie Nelson. Lauper recorded the album in Nashville alongside a band comprised of the city’s top session players. DETOUR will be available May 6 on CD, LP, and digitally,” adds Lauper’s site.
“Detour” showcases Lauper’s signature style encased in classic country music.
Check out the track listing, per her website!
Track Listing
1. “Funnel Of Love”
2. “Detour” – Featuring Emmylou Harris
3. “Misty Blue”
4. “Walkin’ After Midnight”
5. “Heartaches By The Number”
6. “The End Of The World”
7. “Night Life” – Featuring Willie Nelson
8. “Begging To You”
9. “You’re The Reason Our Kids Are Ugly” – Featuring Vince Gill
10. “I Fall To Pieces”
11. “I Want To Be A Cowboy’s Sweetheart” – Featuring Jewel
12. “Hard Candy Christmas” – Featuring Alison Krauss
Now, check out “Detour Tour” dates below!
5/9 – Nashville, Tenn. @ Ryman Auditorium
5/11 – Louisville, Ky. @ Palace Theatre
5/13 – Pittsburgh, Pa. @ Carnegie Music Hall Homestead
5/14 – Ann Arbor, Mich. @ Michigan Theater
5/16 – Chicago, Ill. @ Chicago Theatre
5/17 – Cleveland, Ohio @ Hard Rock Live
5/20 – Uncasville, Conn. @ Mohegan Sun*
5/21 – Boston, Mass. @ Wang Center*
5/25 – New York, N.Y. @ Beacon Theatre*
5/28 – Bethlehem, Pa. @ Sands Bethlehem Events Center*
5/29 – Atlantic City, N.J. @ Borgata*
6/1 – Vienna, Va. @ Wolf Trap Filene Center*
6/2 – Charleston, S.C. @ Charleston Music Hall
6/4 – Raleigh, N.C. @ Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts
6/5 – Atlanta, Ga. @ Atlanta Symphony Hall
6/8 – Clearwater, Fla. @ Ruth Eckerd Hall
6/9 – Orlando, Fla. @ Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
6/11 – Boca Raton, Fla. @ Mizner Park Amphitheatre
6/12 – St. Augustine, Fla. @ St. Augustine Amphitheater
6/22 – Birmingham, United Kingdom @ Symphony Hall
6/23 – Glasgow, United Kingdom @ Royal Concert Hall
6/25 – Newcastle, United Kingdom @ Newcastle City Hall
6/30 – London, United Kingdom @ Eventim Apollo, Hammersmith
7/3 – Vienna, Austria @ Jazz Fest Wien
7/6 – Rome, Italy @ Parco Della Musica Auditorium Cavea
7/7 – Torino, Italy @ GRU Village
7/11 – Paris, France @ Grand Rex
*denotes shows with Boy George