BY MELISSA RUGGIERI
Ciara is gearing up for a busy spring with the release of her sixth album, “Jackie,” on May 4.
The Atlanta-based R&B singer will also embark on an 18-city tour in May that will bring her to Center Stage on May 13. Tickets are $25 and will go on sale at 10 a.m. April 3 at the venue box office as well as Ticketmaster.com , Ticketmaster outlets or by calling 1-800-745-3000.
Ciara's new album, named after her mother, was introduced in January with the lyrically bracing, sonically sumptuous "I Bet," a song directed at her ex, Atlanta rapper Future.
Ciara gave birth to the couple's son , Future Zahir Wilburn, last May. She and the "Bugatti" hitmaker split at the end of 2014 after rumors surfaced about Future's infidelity.
“I Bet” has already been a hit on urban radio stations and was released to Top 40 this week. A dance mix of the song featuring Joe Jonas, T.I. and DJ R3hab is on the way as well.
Elsewhere on her new album, the Grammy-winning Ciara worked with producers including Dr. Luke, Polow da Don and The Underdogs, as well as songwriters Rock City, Ester Dean and Diane Warren.
Fans can visit the Ciara digital store to pre-order "Jackie" and to gain access to pre-sale tickets to the tour.
In addition to her musical ambitions, Ciara will co-star in the upcoming NBC entertainment variety show, “I Can Do That!” The show premieres May 26.
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May 3 Chicago IL House of Blues
May 5 New York NY Best Buy Theatre
May 7 Boston MA House of Blues
May 9 Silver Spring MD The Fillmore
May 10 Glenside PA Kenswick Theatre
May 12 Charlotte NC Fillmore
May 13 Atlanta GA Center Stage
May 15 Miami FL Fillmore
May 16 Tampa FL The Ritz Ybor
May 19 New Orleans LA Joy Theatre
May 20 Houston TX House of Blues
May 22 Dallas TX House of Blues
May 23 San Antonio TX The Aztec Theatre
May 24 Corpus Christi TX Brewster Street Ice House
May 27 San Diego CA House of Blues
May 29 Riverside CA Riverside Municipal Auditorium
May 30 Los Angeles CA Club Nokia
May 31 San Francisco CA Regency
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