CHRIS BROWN AND USHER OPEN THE R&B TOUR WITH A BLOCKBUSTER SOLD OUT NIGHT IN DENVER

CHRIS BROWN AND USHER OPEN THE R&B TOUR WITH A BLOCKBUSTER SOLD OUT NIGHT IN DENVER

GRAMMY Award-winning icons USHER and Chris Brown officially launched The R&B Tour on Friday, June 26, delivering an epic sold out opening night performance at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado and kicking off one of the most anticipated tours of the year.

The show featured an approximately 3-hour stadium spectacle, with USHER and Chris Brown trading the spotlight across nine cinematic acts that seamlessly wove their catalogs together. Rather than traditional back-to-back headline sets, the production featured an innovative format with the two superstars alternating performances throughout the night, creating a dynamic, nonstop celebration of R&B's biggest hits from “U Remind Me” to “With You”, plus several duet performances including closing with their track, “New Flame.”

The production also featured surprise appearances from special guests Mario and Eric Bellinger, who joined Chris Brown throughout the show as vocal accompaniment . During a DJ break, Eric Bellinger stepped into the spotlight to perform his hit single “G.O.A.T” followed by Mario who performed a medley of his chart-topping hits.

Opening night generated wide excitement across social media, with fans flooding socials throughout the evening to share clips, photos, and reactions from the performance. The excitement around the show further reinforced the tour's position as one of the most anticipated live music events of the year.

Produced by Live Nation, The R&B Tour unites two of the genre's most influential performers for a landmark stadium run across North America. The opening night featured career-spanning hits and a celebration of R&B's enduring cultural impact, setting the stage for a tour that will visit major markets throughout the United States and Canada, with upcoming stops in Detroit, Washington, D.C., Charlotte, Nashville, and more through December.
The R&B Tour supports Usher’s New Look (UNL) and Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Detroit’s (BGCGD) Entertainment Industry Club: Live Touring Edition—a first-of-its-kind workforce development initiative that provides a select cohort of interns (ages 18+) from Detroit and Atlanta with hands-on experience in tour production, wardrobe, multimedia, community impact, and operations. The initiative also engages youth nationwide through Spark Sessions: “Making of the Tour,” offering behind-the-scenes access to the planning, production, and business of live touring at Boys & Girls Clubs across the country.

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The R&B Tour will also partner with Global Citizen to support access to education worldwide, with $1 from every ticket sold benefiting the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund. Tickets and VIP packages are available now at RaymondAndBrownTour.com.

Fans also can also now experience the newly announced “Rhythm Section VIP Riser Experience”. It isn't just a place to watch the show — it's part of it. Designed and curated by Usher Raymond, this exclusive lounge places a limited number of guests just steps from the stage inside a nightlife-inspired environment influenced by The Cotton Club, Magic City, and Usher's signature immersive experiences around the world. For more information, visit vipnation.com.