Peabo Bryson Announces First Major Tour in Over a Decade Following Speculation of Retirement
NEW YORK, New York – Grammy-winning vocalist Peabo Bryson, 73, has officially announced his first major concert tour in over 12 years, dispelling widespread rumors that the R&B legend had entered retirement. The tour, scheduled to begin in September 2024, will span 40 cities across North America, with dates extending into early 2025.
Bryson, known for his chart-topping duets with Celine Dion and Regina Belle, including the iconic Disney anthems "Beauty and the Beast" and "A Whole New World," confirmed the news during a live appearance on "Good Morning America" earlier today. According to his management team, the tour is titled "The Timeless Voice" and will feature a setlist reimagining his 40-year catalog alongside live orchestral arrangements.
Why now? Industry analysts attribute the timing to a resurgence in nostalgia-driven concert sales, following similar successful tours by contemporaries such as Anita Baker and Jeffrey Osborne. "We’ve seen an overwhelming demand from fans who grew up with his music," said tour promoter Live Nation in a statement. "This is not a farewell tour," Bryson clarified, addressing online speculation sparked by his recent social media inactivity. "I’m just getting started again."
The announcement triggered a 300 percent spike in online searches for "Peabo Bryson tour tickets" within two hours, according to Google Trends. The tour will conclude with a two-night residency at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, California. Tickets for the general public go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. local time.