Neil Diamond Announces Massive 50th Anniversary World Tour

Password with Natalie Portman, Neil Diamond and J.J. Abrams

Neil Diamond will embark on his 50 Year Anniversary World Tour in 2017, beginning with 39 concerts in North American arenas.

Diamond, whose first hit single "Solitary Man" was released in 1966, kicks off the U.S. leg of his world tour on April 7th in Fresno, California. Tickets for the 50 Year Anniversary World Tour go on sale December 9th via Live Nation.

"Neil Diamond is more than just a music icon. His singular artistry and talent has left an indelible mark on American culture and has helped shape the sound of popular music for five decades," Live Nation CEO Michael Rapino said in a statement.

After the massive tour announcement andhis upcoming seasonal LP Acoustic Christmas, Diamond appeared on The Tonight Show Wednesday to serve as Jimmy Fallon"s partner in a Password showdown against Natalie Portman and J.J. Abrams. Watch the clip below.

Neil Diamond Tour Dates

April 7 - Fresno, CA @ SaveMart CenterApril 9 - Salt Lake City, UT @ Vivint Smart Home ArenaApril 12 - St. Louis, MO @ Scottrade CenterApril 14 - Omaha, NE @ CenturyLink CenterApril 16 - Oklahoma City, OK @ Chesapeake Energy CenterApril 19 - Nashville, TN @ Bridgestone ArenaApril 21 - Louisville, KY @ KFC Yum! CenterApril 23 - Tampa, FL @ Amalie ArenaApril 26 - Ft. Lauderdale, FL @ BB&T CenterApril 28 - Charlotte, NC @ Spectrum CenterApril 30 - Atlanta, GA @ Philips ArenaMay 2 - New Orleans, LA @ Smoothie King CenterMay 21 - Des Moines, IA @ Wells Fargo ArenaMay 24 - St. Paul, MN @ Xcel Energy CenterMay 26 - Indianapolis, IN @ Banker"s Life FieldhouseMay 28 - Chicago, IL @ United CenterMay 30 - Cleveland, OH @ Quicken Loans ArenaJune 2 - Detroit, MI @ The Palace of Auburn HillsJune 4 - Rochester, NY @ Blue Cross ArenaJune 7 - Toronto, ON @ Air Canada CentreJune 9 - Baltimore, MD @ Royal Farms ArenaJune 11 - Uncasville, CT @ Mohegan Sun ArenaJune 15 & 17 - New York, NY @ Madison Square GardenJune 20 - Philadelphia, PA @ Wells Fargo CenterJune 22 - Bethel, NY @ Bethel Woods Center for the ArtsJuly 14 - Wichita, KS @ INTRUST Bank ArenaJuly 16 - Houston, TX @ Toyota CenterJuly 18 - Dallas, TX @ American Airlines CenterJuly 21 - Denver, CO @ Pepsi CenterJuly 24 - Vancouver, BC @ Rogers ArenaJuly 26 - Seattle, WA @ Key ArenaJuly 28 - Portland, OR @ Moda CenterJuly 30 - San Jose, CA @ SAP CenterAugust 2 - Sacramento, CA @ Golden 1 CenterAugust 4 - Phoenix, AZ @ Talking Stick Resort ArenaAugust 8 - San Diego, CA @ Valley View Casino CenterAugust 10 & 12 - Los Angeles, CA @ The Forum

Source: http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/neil-diamond-announces-massive-50th-anniversary-world-tour-w452901